Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist, has won Sri Lanka's presidential election following a historic second ballot count.

Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake rose from a humble background to the pinnacle of leadership in Sri Lanka, presenting ...

Sri Lanka appears to be transforming as a nation of risk takers when it comes to its leaders. The Saturday’s election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) was the latest testimony of a journey that began ...

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Dissanayake pledged to change the island's "corrupt" political culture. The nation's battered economy took centre stage ...

Dissanayake, head of the once-fringe Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, has clinched Sri Lanka’s presidency, turning the page on ...

The 55-year-old candidate has been boosted by his promises of tough anti-corruption measures and bigger welfare schemes.

Dissanayake’s victory, rooted in his image as an agent of change, now faces the reality of governing a nation facing ...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is set to become the new President of Sri Lanka as he amassed ...

The commission said Mr. Dissanayake won the presidency with 42.31% of the vote; he is due to be sworn in on September 23 ...