Lanka against move to dredge Palk Straits

The project envisages the creation of a canal by dredging the Palk Straits to clear a new path for international shipping along the Indian coast. 8216;8216;It has been earmarked that the project could affect international sea traffic now using the Colombo port and it will have a negative impact on environment and livelihood of Sri Lankans involved in fishing,8217;8217; the statement said.

8216;8216;Since the seas of the north-east of Sri Lanka have an important bearing on security issues, it is also identified as an area for security concern,8217;8217; it said.