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India Sri Lanka ferry service to restart soon
26 February 2011: The ferry service between India and Sri Lanka, which was suspended decades ago due to the terrorist activities in Sri Lanka, is to be resumed next week. The services between the Colombo harbour and the Indian port of Tuticorin is to begin with a voyage from India.
Sri Lanka and Indian Navy are to provide security for the ferry service. The ferry will be operated two times a week initially and the frequency will be increased later. The 152- nautical mile journey between Colombo and Tuticorin is expected to take 10-12 hours.
Source: Colombo Page