Archives November 2025

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

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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.

The meet-and-greet evening was jointly organized by Mr. Sathish Jupiter, Chief Executive Officer, Jupiter Events and The Park Hotel to warmly welcome the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka for Southern India, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 18^th November 2025 at The Park, Chennai. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of the Civil Supplies Department, Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali, Dewan to the Prince of Arcot along with a distinguished gathering of senior government officials, members of the diplomatic community, and other prominent personalities.

Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India, paid a courtesy call on Ms. Silai Zaki, Consul General of Australian Consulate General in Chennai on 20^th November 2025.

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