FM tracking SL students in South India amidst lockdown

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The Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission is in the process of compiling details of Sri Lankan students in South India and working on ensuring their safety and welfare, the Foreign Relations Ministry said in a statement today.

There are around 600 Sri Lankan students all over India, dispersed throughout various states. In Southern India alone, 191 students have registered themselves at this Mission.

Currently, there are 62 students in Tamil Nadu, nine in Telangana, four in Kerala, four in Andhra Pradesh, and 112 in Karnataka, the Foreign Relations Ministry said in a statement.

The Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission is in touch with the students and respective institutions to ensure their welfare and has advised all students to stay indoors and remain safe while taking all precautionary measures. The Mission is constantly monitoring their situation and is committed to assisting and ensuring the safety and welfare of the students.

Further, the Ministry of Foreign Relations of Sri Lanka launched ‘Contact Sri Lanka’, a web portal welcoming Sri Lankans living abroad to voluntarily register at www.contactsrilanka.mfa.gov.lk. Registering online in the web portal will allow the Ministry of Foreign Relations to reach out during emergencies, such as the COVID-19 outbreak.