India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service to begin on February 15

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Colombo, Jan 28 (Daily Mirror) - The passenger ferry service between India’s Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai (KKS) in Jaffna will be initiated on February 15, the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister said.

The Indian government has reportedly granted permission to resume services on 15 February, and hence the initial programmes to initiate the service have been completed.

However, the official launch of the ferry service was held on October 20, 2023, with the ‘Cheriyapani’ passenger ferry arriving at the Kankesanthurai port, thus resuming the ferry service between the two countries after a 40-year hiatus.

The inaugural voyage of the ‘Cheriyapani’ passenger ferry was commemorated with a plaque exchange.

The ‘Cheriyapani’ is a high-speed vessel measuring 35 metres in length and 9.6 metres in beam, with a capacity to accommodate 150 passengers, and owned by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).

The journey from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai port takes approximately four hours and is priced at Sri Lankan Rupees 26,750 for a one-way trip and SL Rs. 53,500 for a round trip

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Tourist from the UK Sunday, 28 January 2024 04:23 PM

At last things are moving. Now get the Jaffna airport for international travel from East and West to introduce tourism. The economy of SriLanka will leap up.

Sakuni Sunday, 28 January 2024 05:09 PM

This ferry is going to set the record for the most number of new beginnings.

Lank Sunday, 28 January 2024 06:43 PM

Too expensive for people and time is too long . Make it quicker and cheaper. It can boast our economy and We have a big market in Tamil Nadu. And india Why not make it cheaper. Do not try to make money from this service alone but see the all indirect incomes from businesses

Duniyaa Sunday, 28 January 2024 09:29 PM

Cost does not make big difference with the Air ticket charges

VJ Monday, 29 January 2024 07:45 AM

For most travelers, Nagapattinam may not be the final destination. Add the cost of travel to Chennai from Nagapattinam and from Colombo to KKS for a traveler originating from Colombo or another city in the south, the cost may not be very attractive. Experiencing the journey for once may be worth it.

Raven Monday, 29 January 2024 12:43 PM

The JVP has nothing to say to this? How I miss a good laugh, following their comments!

Percy Wijenayake Tuesday, 30 January 2024 09:35 AM

There is absolutely no necessity to reduce the Ferry Fares.

Roshanaly Tuesday, 30 January 2024 10:05 AM

Almost same as Air fare.

Amrit Mirchandani Tuesday, 06 February 2024 04:58 PM

Who do we contact in Colombo for this ferry service, Also if is pet friendly

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India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service to begin on February 15

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