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The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka for Southern India extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Sriharan Balan, Managing Director of Madura Travel Service, for his generous donation towards the Sri Lanka Flood Relief Fund. Your support during this critical time is deeply appreciated.

All well-wishers and members of the Sri Lanka community;

In the aftermath of the devastating impact of the Ditwah Cyclone on Sri Lanka, thousands of individuals have been displaced and critical infrastructure has suffered unprecedented levels of destruction.
The Government of Sri Lanka hereby appeals to the international community, development partners, and all well-wishers to extend material and financial assistance in support of national recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Financial donations towards Sri Lanka’s Flood Relief Fund may be made through the following methods:

Bank Transfer through NEFT

Beneficiary                  :           Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, Chennai

Bank                             :           Bank of Ceylon, Chennai

Branch                         :          Chennai

Account No                 :           7580004693

Swift Code                   :           BCEYIN5M

IFSC Code                   :            BCEY0CHEN01

3. Cheque drawn in favor of Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, Chennai
4. Cash deposit at the Cash Counter of the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, No. 56, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034

A formal acknowledgement of each financial contribution will be issued by the Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka, Chennai.

Those who wish to donate the items mentioned in the attached list are requested to follow the consignment instructions as given below:

Any individual or organization could send relief items to Sri Lanka using any mode of transport. Please be advised that in order to avail of the duty-free clearance, the relief consignments should be addressed to the following consignee:

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Disaster Management Center (DMC), Vidya Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka  

For smooth and expeditious clearance process, please include a List of Items with the quantity and estimated value for Customs purposes and email to DMC prior to departure of shipment from sending country.

Contact details of the Disaster Management Center:  , Mr. Jagath Mahendra – Deputy Director (+94 77 395 7905)  , Email : jagathm@dmc.gov.lk,  DMC will undertake clearance on duty free basis.

Those who wish to hand over the relief items to the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, Chennai may contact the following officers;

Contact            :            Ms. Harsha Ruparathne, Counsellor (+917845930188),   Ms. Preetha Sridharan, Public Relations Officer (+919884492876),  Ms. Y. Vandana, Protocol Officer (+919791192480)

Email Id           :           floodrelief.sldhe@gmail.com

Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran

All well-wishers and members of the Sri Lanka community

Updated list of required items Emergency Unit as of 01.12.2025

📢 Transport Update – 01 December 2025

The Ministry of Transport, Highways & Urban Development announces the following updates:

🚆 Kurunegala → Colombo: Train–Bus combined service now operational (Ambepussa → Colombo, both ways).

🛣️ Roads reopened:

Anuradhapura → Trincomalee
Kandy → Jaffna (A9)
Ella → Walawwa (A23)
Padeniya → Anuradhapura

🚆 Train Services: Full services on Colombo → Down South & Colombo → Awissawella (Kelaniweli) routes.

📅 Train schedule from 01–05 Dec 2025 remains as planned until further notice.

#SriLankaTravel #TransportUpdate #SriLankaRailways #RoadUpdate #TravelSafe #srilankatourism

Travel Advisory Update 🇱🇰✈️
Sri Lanka has introduced special measures to support tourists affected by the severe weather:
✔️ Full waiver on flight cancellation & date-change fees
✔️ Flexible rebooking options
✔️ Simple self-declaration process at BIA

#SriLanka #TravelAdvisory

Sri Lanka has introduced special support measures for tourists affected by the severe weather.Tourists whose visas expired during this period will receive free visa extensions with no penalties. Airlines have also agreed to waive cancellation and date-change fees, offering flexible rebooking for anyone needing to adjust their travel plans.A simple self-declaration that you were impacted by the weather is enough to qualify. If you are currently visiting Sri Lanka, please stay safe and follow official updates. For assistance, call 1912.

Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India, paid a courtesy call on Ms. Halima Holland, British Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai on 28th November 2025.

The Vice President of the Hindustan Chamber of Commerce and Member of the State Minorities Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Praveen Kumar Tatia, along with other members of the Chamber, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 27 November 2025.

Mr. Jose Charles Martin, Chairman and Managing Director of the Charles Group of Companies, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 26th November 2025.

The President of the Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), Mr. Ramkumar Shankar, accompanied by Vice President Mr. A. Viswanathan and other senior members, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 27th November 2025.

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Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka attended the laying of the foundation stone ceremony for the New Academic Complex–III at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, on 19 November 2025.

The President of the Aadharsh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mr. G. Nageswara Rao, accompanied by  Mr. V. V. Sampath Kumar, Vice President, Mr. P. Nandagopal, Secretary, and other members, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 06 November 2025. During the meeting, they discussed potential areas of collaboration, including investments in the healthcare and hospitality sectors, as well as initiatives to promote tourism.

Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka participated in a Lunch hosted by Ms. Halima Holland, British Deputy High Commissioner on 4^th November 2025

Dr. V. R. S. Sampath, Chairman of the World Tamils Economic Conference, and Mr. John Joseph, Director of International Sales, 3J Medical Supplies, met with Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka on 6^th November 2025. During the meeting, they expressed keen interest in establishing dialysis centers and providing medical supplies at reasonable costs, as well as exploring the possibility of setting up dialysis solution manufacturing and dialysis kit production units in Sri Lanka.

Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Michael Hasper, Consul General of German Consulate in Chennai on 19^th November 2025.

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, participated in the Spark Minda Foundation Prosthetic Fitment Camp, a three-day initiative organized at the BMVSS (Jaipur Foot) Centre in Chennai from 19 to 21 November 2025. The camp aimed to restore mobility and dignity for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by providing free artificial limbs and assistive aids. A special highlight was the participation of 33 PwDs from Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in cross-border humanitarian collaboration. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. Vinod Surana, CEO & Partner, Surana & Surana International Attorneys,  Prof. Chelva Kumar, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Mr. Raj Kishore Naik, Head – Development Sourcing, Ashok Leyland,  Mr. Tilak Ahuja, Chief Procurement Officer, Switch Mobility; and Mr. Shanmugavel, Chief Operating Officer, Switch Mobility.