Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, celebrates his 57th birthday today, November 24.

Born in 1968, President Dissanayake has made significant contributions to Sri Lankan politics over a career spanning several decades.

Early Education and University Life

President Dissanayake began his education at Thambuttegama Primary School and later entered Thambuttegama Central College, excelling in Mathematics stream at the Advanced Level Examination. In 1992, he entered the Faculty of Science at the University of Kelaniya, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1995.

His political journey started during his university years, becoming an activist with the Socialist Students' Union ...