Colombo, April 10 -- Following Cyclone Ditwah, India-supported restoration of cyclone-damaged sections of the Northern Railway Line has resumed service.

The restoration work was funded with a USD 5 million grant as part of India's USD 450 million package.

According to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, the project was completed ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and restores a vital connectivity link across affected regions.

In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said, "Train services on the Northern Railway Line resumed today, following India-supported restoration of cyclone-damaged sections affected by Cyclone Ditwah under a USD 5 million grant as part of India's USD 450 million package. Completed ahead of...