COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry has granted its approval to launch a cargo ferry service between Kankasanthurai and Tamil Nadu.

Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said that permission was granted for the commencement of a Cargo Ferry service between KKS and the Karaikal Port, and Port of Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu.

He said that a Cargo Boat Service will also commence thereafter.

The Minister said that the service will allow Sri Lankans access to fuel, fertilizer, milk power, and other essentials including medicines, at a low cost.

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