Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The long-awaited reconstruction of the Columbuthurai fishing jetty in Jaffna commenced on Thursday (18), bringing hope for both improved livelihoods and the beautification of the surrounding area.

The project, valued at Rs. 140 million, is funded through the Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ministry. The inauguration ceremony of the renovation works was held at the jetty with the participation of Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake, Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan, MPs, officials and local residents.

Minister Chandrasekar, addressing the gathering, emphasised that the Government responded promptly after repeated requests from st...