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Mission Press Releases, Press Release

Initiative for Safe Drinking Water – Installation of RO Plant in Colombo

by SLDHC Chennai

Mr. Blaze Kannan, Hon. Secretary & Managing Director of Life Help Centre for the Handicapped, a Non-Governmental Organisation established in 1977, has been dedicated to serving differently-abled and underprivileged children, young adults, and adults across Tamil Nadu, India. The organisation actively works in the areas of education, healthcare, training, skill development, and employment, with the aim of enabling inclusive growth and dignity for all. With a vision to expand its humanitarian mission beyond borders, Life Help Centre has launched an ambitious initiative to donate and install 100 Reverse Osmosis (RO) purified drinking water plant valued at USD 1 million to government-run schools. This initiative seeks to ensure safe and clean drinking water for students, contributing to better health, hygiene, and learning environments. Marking the beginning of this noble project, the first RO water purification system is being installed at The Hindu Boys College, Bambalapitiya, on the recommendation of Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India.

Consular, Mission Press Releases, Press Release

Establishing a formal mechanism to enable Sri Lankan citizens living abroad to exercise their voting rights

by SLDHC Chennai

A Committee has been appointed with the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka to make recommendations for establishing a formal mechanism to enable Sri Lankan citizens living abroad to exercise their voting rights.

With a view to developing a democratic, transparent, and efficient system, the Committee has decided to seek written views and suggestions from relevant stakeholders including Sri Lankan citizens residing overseas and civil society organizations.
Accordingly, Sri Lankan citizens residing in the Southern India are requested to submit their views and suggestions in writing with particular focus on the following areas:

• Voter registration
• Election campaigning and advertising
• Voting procedures
• Counting of votes and declaration of results

Your suggestions may be directly forwarded to the following address on or before 12 February 2026;
Committee appointed with the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka to make recommendations for establishing a formal mechanism to enable Sri Lankan citizens living abroad to vote

Legal Division, No.330, Union Place, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
Email : legal@pclg.gov.lk

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Mission Press Releases, Press Release

Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Attends Book Launch

by SLDHC Chennai

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, attended the launch of “The Fragile Frontiers – Where Innovation, Politics, and Power Collide in Space” as the Guest of Honour. The book is authored by Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Space Kidz India. The event was graced by Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India, as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished dignitaries present included Dr. Neeraj A. Sharma, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Palau, Mr. J. Ranganathan, Honorary Consul of Myanmar in India, along with members of the diplomatic corps, academics, industry experts, and invited guests.

 

 

Mission Press Releases, Press Release

Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai organized its traditional almsgiving (Dana) ceremony

by SLDHC Chennai

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka for Southern India organised its traditional almsgiving (Dana) ceremony for Buddhist monks on 30 January 2026, marking the 78th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka.  The Dana offering was respectfully received by Ven. Nugagolle Chandraratne Thero, Nayaka Thero of the Mahabodhi Society, Chennai along with Ven. Maththamagama Rahula Thero, Ven. Divyananda Thero, and Ven. Walpola Saddananda Thero.  The religious observance was conducted in remembrance of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for Sri Lanka’s independence and to invoke blessings for peace, harmony, and prosperity for the nation and its people. 

 

Mission Press Releases, Press Release

Deputy High Commissioner Participates in Northern Investment Summit 2026 in Jaffna

by SLDHC Chennai

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, participated in the Northern Investment Summit 2026 held in Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 21st -22nd January 2026. The two-day summit was a major official initiative aimed at promoting regional economic growth and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. The Summit brought together representatives from the National and Provincial Governments, public and private sector organizations, members of the Sri Lankan diaspora, international agencies, and prospective investors, with a shared focus on fostering sustainable development in the Northern Province Several Cabinet Ministers also participated in the event, including  Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Minister, Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena, Minister of Science and Technology, Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Minister of Justice and National Integration, along with other Ministers and senior officials. During the event, the Deputy High Commissioner, in his interaction with the media, highlighted the importance of innovation and youth-focused initiatives, stating his keen interest in facilitating the introduction of the Space Kidz Program in Sri Lanka and reaffirming the Mission’s readiness to extend all necessary support. The Deputy High Commissioner led a delegation from Southern India, which included Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of Space Kidz  India, Mr. Anand N. Hosamani, Senior Accountant and Technology Strategist at Microsoft, Mr. Ganesh Gopalakrishnan, CEO of GeakMinds, Inc Aldie Virginia USA – a visionary AI leader, and Mr. Cecil Sundar, Director of Microsoft AI, who participated virtually, along with several other distinguished participants. In this connection, several investors participating in the Summit expressed strong interest and took initiatives to commence investments immediately, reflecting growing confidence in the development potential and investment climate of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.