Ferry service from Magampura Port mulled

Shirajiv SIRIMANE in Tangalle

The Indian Consulate in Hambantota will explore the possibility of commencing a passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka using the Ruhunu Magampura Port in Hambantota.

Consul General of India K. N. Mohankumara told the Sunday Observer that they are issuing over 100 visas per month for residents in Hambantota to travel to India. This shows, India's interest in the South and this was the reason that we are looking at this aspect positively, he said.

He said that 90 percent of the visas were issued for pilgrims, adding that they were awaiting infrastructure facilities being improved.