#Anura Kumara Dissanayake
President to attend War Heroes’ commemoration after heavy social media backlash
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will attend Sri Lanka’s 16th National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony as the chief guest, the government confirmed on Sunday,...
Human Rights Commission warns Govt against misuse of ICCPR Act
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has voiced strong objections to the continued misuse of legal provisions, particularly Section 3 of...
Executive overreach: TNA rebukes President’s remarks as ‘corrupt use of power’
Former MP M.A. Sumanthiran yesterday slammed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, accusing him of veiled threats and a worrying display of executive overreach. Sumanthiran,...
Government silent as civil society demands action on reform
The new Sri Lankan government led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been criticised for failing to address concerns from civil society about his...
The rise and fall of Anura’s mirage
By Upul Joseph Fernando Ranil’s UNP won the 2001 general election but fell short of securing the majority required to form a stable...
2–3 years of collective sacrifice required to provide relief – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged citizens and public officials alike to commit to two to three years of collective, dedicated efforts in...
President again issues veiled threat to LG bodies over funding
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has once again issued a veiled threat to local government bodies whose power will go to a party other...
AKD declares conditional funding policy for LG bodies
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a firm message during a public rally in Kantale over the weekend, declaring that only local government bodies...
