Sri Lanka-India ferry service is set to recommence.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation announced the resumption of the passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India, to increase connectivity between the two neighbouring nations.

The service, which had been suspended, is slated to recommence operations starting next week.

K.D.S. Ruwanchandra, the Secretary to the Ministry, confirmed that preparations are underway for a trial voyage to Nagapattinam in India.

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