This is in line with India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and its journey towards progress and prosperity, in close partnership with India.

The HC spokesperson said so in a press release that dealt with the resumption of the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS).The ferry service that has been launched in October 2023, was relaunched on August 16, 2024.

The spokesperson said: “The ferry ‘Sivagangai’ run by a private operator, IndSri Ferry Services, completed its maiden journey between Nagapattinam and KKS in approximately 4 hours with around 50 passengers on board. The passengers were welcomed at the KKS port by the Consul General of India in Jaffna