List of high commissioners of Sri Lanka to India
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Sri Lanka to India. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and India.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva, KCMG | 1948 | 1950 |
| C. Coomaraswamy | 1950 | 1955 |
| Sir Edwin Wijeratne | 1955 | 1957 |
| Sir Richard Aluwihare, KCMG, CBE | 1957 | 1963 |
| Shirley Amerasinghe | 1963 | 1966 |
| Siri Perera | 1967 | 1969 |
| N. Q. Dias | 1970 | 1972 |
| Justin Siriwardena | 1974 | 1977 |
| Arthur Basnayake | 1977 | 1978 |
| T.B. Panabokke | 1978 | 1982 |
| Bernard Tilakaratna | 1982 | 1989 |
| Dr Stanley Kalpage | 1989 | 1991 |
| Dr Neville Kanakeratne | 1991 | 1994 |
| Mangala Moonesinghe | 1995 | 2000 |
| Dr Senake Bandaranayake | 2000 | 2002 |
| Mangala Moonesinghe | 2002 | 2005 |
| C. R. Jaysinghe | 2005 | 2009 |
| Prasad Kariyawasam | 2009 | 2014 |
| Sudarshana Senavirathne | 2014 | 2015 |
| Esala Weerakoon | 2015 | 2018 |
| Austin Fernando | 2018 | 2020 |
| Milinda Moragoda | 2020 | 2023 |
| Kshenuka Senewiratne | 2023 | 2025 |
| Mahishini Colonne | 2025 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 07 February 2026, at 10:56 AM (EST).