India, Jan. 13 -- The restoration of the northern railway track with India's aid to Sri Lanka has begun in the cyclone-hit island nation, officials said on Monday. New Delhi has extended full assistance for the complete reconstruction of the cyclone-damaged Northern Railway Line from Mahawa Junction to Omanthai. India launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu on November 28 to provide relief, recovery assistance and restore connectivity in Sri Lanka.

The Ministry of Transport said that the ceremony for the commencement of work was attended by the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Santosh Jha, and the Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayaka. The restoration work began on Sunday at the Mahawa junction in the northwestern region, with the Indian ...