Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The government will obtain a US$ 48 million credit line from India for the development of Kankesanthurai Port, an official said yesterday.

Secretary to the Northern Development V. Sivagnanasothy told that the Cabinet approval had been secured to proceed with the development of this Port in the North for commercial purposes.

He said further talks would be conducted with the Indian authorities for the development of it.

"A fresh Cabinet paper will be submitted later seeking approval for the land acquisition for the Port development," he said.

The Port was used during the war time to send supplies from Colombo to the north since road connectivity had been cut off.

Besides, Mr. Sivagnanasothy said the government had...