India and Sri Lanka to launch ferry service next month between Kankesanthurai port and Puducherry: reports
The Hindu
The Minister instructed the Ports, Shipping, and Civil Aviation Ministry Secretary to take immediate steps to develop infrastructure related to customs, immigration and emigration
Sri Lanka and India will start a passenger ferry service next month between Kankesanthurai port in Jaffna district and Puducherry, according to media reports.
Ports, Shipping, and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said arrangements were made to start the ferry service in mid-January next year, Colombo Page reported.
The Minister said the Indian government had extended consent for the service, Daily Mirror reported.
"A large number of Indian citizens are engaged in business activities in the Jaffna Peninsula. With such engagement, the new service is expected to generate a large portion of foreign revenue. It will also be of immense convenience for Buddhist pilgrims to India," the Minister said.
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The Minister said that passenger transport services will also be started from south India to Trincomalee and Colombo in Sri Lanka.
He pointed out that till now no firm conclusion has been reached about starting the ferry service between Thalaimannar and India.
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