Archives December 2025

Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka for Southern India, participated in the flag-off ceremony presided over by the Hon. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on December 6, 2025, at the Chennai Sea Port, during which the State Government of Tamil Nadu formally dispatched relief items from both Chennai and Tuticorin ports to support the people of Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka for Southern India extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Inbasekargopi, Director, of Bay Sixteen Food and Beverages Pvt Ltd, Chennai for their generous donation of flood relief items towards the Sri Lanka Flood Relief Fund. Your support during this critical time is deeply appreciated.

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka for Southern India extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Jeyaranee Gnanasambanthan, Country Manager and the staff of the Bank of Ceylon, Chennai for their generous second batch of flood relief items donated towards the Sri Lanka Flood Relief Fund. Your support during this critical time is deeply appreciated.

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka for Southern India extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Devaki Thiyagarajan, Chairperson, Mr. Jeyasekaran, Hon. Treasurer, managing committee and other members of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) for their generous contributions towards the Sri Lanka Flood Relief Fund. Your support during this critical time is deeply appreciated.

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka for Southern India extends its heartfelt gratitude to the beloved Sri Lankan Community of the Rehabilitation Camp in Chinnapallikuppam, Vellore for their generous donation of flood relief items towards the Sri Lanka Flood Relief Fund. Your support during this critical time is deeply appreciated. இலங்கை வெள்ள நிவாரண நிதிக்கு வெள்ள நிவாரணப் பொருட்களை தாராளமாக நன்கொடையாக வழங்கியதற்காக வேலூர் சின்னப்பள்ளிக்குப்பத்தில் உள்ள மறுவாழ்வு முகாமின் அன்பான இலங்கை சமூகத்திற்கு சென்னையில் உள்ள தென் இந்தியாவிற்கான இலங்கை துணை தூதரகம், தனது மனமார்ந்த நன்றியைத் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறது. இந்த முக்கியமான நேரத்தில் வழங்கிய உங்கள் உதவி மிகவும் பாராட்டத்தக்கது.

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The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka for Southern India extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Jeyaranee Gnanasambanthan, Country Manager and the staff of the Bank of Ceylon, Chennai for their generous donation of flood relief items towards the Sri Lanka Flood Relief Fund. Your support during this critical time is deeply appreciated.

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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.sldhc@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.

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