The Northern Provincial Council passed a resolution yesterday, calling for the commencement of direct flights from Palaly and Trincomalee to India.

The resolution was presented by Councilor M.K Sivajilingam and was seconded by Kandaiah Sarveshwaran of the TNA.

The resolution also called for the Kankesanthurai Port to be named as a commercial port.

It also called for a recommencement of the ferry service between Thalaimannar and Rameshwaram.