India and Sri Lanka have resumed a passenger ferry service after a hiatus of nearly 40 years, reinstating an important link between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in the northern province of Sri Lanka. This service, launched on October 14, signifies a rejuvenation of both diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.
The ferry, named Cheriyapani, made its inaugural journey with 50 passengers and 12 crew members, managed by Captain Biju George. The travel duration is approximately three hours. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, highlighted this event as a crucial milestone in ...
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