Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission Chennai

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Sri Lanka Mission in Chennai is one of the older Missions dating back to 1957 and is also the Mission closest to Sri Lanka in geographical terms. The Office of the Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Chennai was established in 1957, as the Passport and Information Office, under the supervision of the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi. Since then, it has been elevated to the status of an

Office of Assistant High Commissioner in 1959, and subsequently to that of Deputy High Commissioner in 1966. The Madras Mission plays an increasingly important role with respect to the Southern Indian States. It has responsibilities for the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and the Union Territory of Pondicherry. The importance of the Mission is based on its geographical proximity to Sri Lanka, as well as its ethnic commonality with the island. This has brought about a special affinity between the people of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. Close family relationships also exist with many residents of Tamil Nadu with Sri Lankans.

Mr. Gugan Ilango, President-Elect, and Mr. Srikumar Swaminathan, Managing Director of CREDAI Tamil Nadu, met with the De...
05/08/2026

Mr. Gugan Ilango, President-Elect, and Mr. Srikumar Swaminathan, Managing Director of CREDAI Tamil Nadu, met with the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 04 August 2026. During the meeting, they extended an invitation to the Deputy High Commissioner to attend the SKÅL National Conference, scheduled to be held in Coimbatore from 12 to 15 September 2026. Mr. Pulitha Roshel, Director – Investment Promotion and Marketing, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd has been invited to deliver a presentation on construction opportunities in Sri Lanka, highlighting the country's growing potential in the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Mr. Sundar, Director of Spirex Foods Private Limited, the Millet Foundation, and Biznet Solution, met the Deputy High Co...
05/08/2026

Mr. Sundar, Director of Spirex Foods Private Limited, the Millet Foundation, and Biznet Solution, met the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 04 August 2026. During the meeting, Mr. Sundar invited the Deputy High Commissioner to undertake an industrial visit to Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Erode, and Coimbatore in the coming weeks. The programme will include visits to industries in the dairy, millet-based products, food processing, pharmaceuticals, electric mobility, together with business networking meetings with over 300 business representatives. The visit is expected to further strengthen trade, investment and business cooperation between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, while paving the way for the proposed Tamil Nadu Business Delegation to Sri Lanka in September 2026.

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, met with a delegation from Astron L...
31/07/2026

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, met with a delegation from Astron Ltd., led by its Managing Director, Dr. Ross De Zilwa, accompanied by Mr. Dilshan Indiketiya, Export Business Manager, on 30th July 2026. The delegation briefed the Deputy High Commissioner on Astron Ltd.'s plans to expand its operations in India, with Tamil Nadu identified as a key destination for business and investment. Discussions focused on opportunities for collaboration in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors and on strengthening Sri Lanka–India trade and investment relations.

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, met with Mr. R. Prem Kumar, Chairma...
31/07/2026

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, met with Mr. R. Prem Kumar, Chairman and Founder of Bharath Lajhna Multi State Housing Co-operative Society, on 30th July 2026. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to exchange views on strengthening Sri Lanka–India relations and explore avenues for future collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, met with a business delegation from...
31/07/2026

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, met with a business delegation from Millet Foundation and Biznet Solution, Coimbatore, along with JCI Board Members from Tiruchirappalli and prominent business leaders from various parts of Tamil Nadu, on 29 July 2026. The delegation, comprising around 20 entrepreneurs and business leaders, briefed the Deputy High Commissioner on their proposed business delegation visit to Sri Lanka from 16 to 24 September 2026 to explore opportunities for trade, investment, imports and exports, tourism, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. During the interaction, the Deputy High Commissioner welcomed the initiative and highlighted Sri Lanka's growing investment potential and favourable business environment. He encouraged the delegation to explore opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships and reaffirmed the Deputy High Commission's commitment to facilitating stronger commercial ties and people-to-people connections between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu.

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai marked the commencement of National Integrity Week 2026 by taking the...
30/07/2026

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai marked the commencement of National Integrity Week 2026 by taking the Integrity Pledge, in parallel with the main official ceremony organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Colombo.The pledge-taking ceremony brought together the Deputy High Commissioner, and staff, reaffirming the Mission's collective commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, accountability, and professionalism in public service, in line with the national initiative, "A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka. "Through the Integrity Pledge–2026, the staff of the Deputy High Commission pledged to prioritize the public interest over personal gain or benefit, to act with conscience, self-discipline, and the highest ethical standards, even in the absence of external supervision, to uphold transparency, accountability, financial discipline, and the rule of law, to dedicate themselves to the complete eradication of bribery, corruption, waste, conflicts of interest, nepotism, and inefficiency and to serve every person seeking assistance with equality, compassion, and without discrimination. Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka, Chennai.

Gem City Ratnapura 2026 - International Gem and Jewellery Show.
28/07/2026

Gem City Ratnapura 2026 - International Gem and Jewellery Show.

Mr. Vivek Bomb, President of the Rajasthan Youth Association (RYA), along with Mr. Bipin Jain, Book Bank Chairman, Mr. V...
23/07/2026

Mr. Vivek Bomb, President of the Rajasthan Youth Association (RYA), along with Mr. Bipin Jain, Book Bank Chairman, Mr. Vikas Mardia, Secretary, Mr. Dinesh Bhansali, Treasurer, and other office-bearers, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 22 July 2026 to extend an invitation to attend the 63rd Annual Book Distribution Function as the Chief Guest. During the meeting, the delegation briefed the Deputy High Commissioner on the Rajasthan Youth Association's longstanding community service initiatives, particularly its Book Bank Programme, which has been providing free college textbooks to students across Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur districts, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion, since 1964.

Mr. M. Rajaratnam and Mr. M. Ravindran, Whole-Time Directors of Raj Television Network, paid a courtesy call on the Depu...
23/07/2026

Mr. M. Rajaratnam and Mr. M. Ravindran, Whole-Time Directors of Raj Television Network, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 22 July 2026.

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, participated in the Installation Ce...
22/07/2026

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, participated in the Installation Ceremony of Rotary International District 3233 Governor, Rtn. Shriram Duvvuri, held at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai on 28th June 2026. During the ceremony, Dr. Geathiswaran was inducted as an Honorary Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Chennai Capital, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening community engagement, international friendship, and goodwill. The event brought together distinguished members of Rotary International, business leaders, and eminent personalities, reaffirming Rotary's commitment to service above self and fostering meaningful collaborations for the benefit of society.

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