India Provides $60 Million for KKS Port Development in Northern Sri Lanka
DEFENSE
India will provide $60 million to renovate Kankesanthurai Port in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka, as announced by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The project aims to enhance tourism and address infrastructure needs, including improvements to Palaly Airport.
Additionally, the Indian Army completed a third Bailey bridge on the B-492 Highway, restoring connectivity between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya after Cyclone Ditwah caused significant disruption. This bridge construction is part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, which focuses on humanitarian assistance and infrastructure restoration in Sri Lanka.
Jan 20, 2026, 6:15 AM
