Arrangements have been made to start a passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka from next month. Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has said.
The Minister said as the initial step, it is planned to start passenger ferry services between Kankesanthurai and Pondicherry in South India in mid-January 2023.
The Minister also said that passenger transport services will be started from South India to Trincomalee and Colombo.
He pointed out that till now no firm conclusion has been reached about starting the ferry service between Thalaimannar and India and this step has been taken on the demand of the people.