Sangupiddy Bridge Connecting Jaffna and Pooneryn Opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa

16th January 2011, www.news360.lk

The much awaited Sangupiddy Bridge connecting Jaffna and Pooneryn was declared opened today by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The 288 meter long bridge has two lanes and is built under the Uthuru Wasanthaya program.

The Government has earmarked Rs. 300 billion worth of public investments to rebuild the Northern Province in the coming years.

Pooneryn, Jaffna to be Developed as a Tourist Destination in Sri Lanka

23rd August 2010, www.news.lk

A tourism promotion campaign is to be organized in the Jaffna Peninsula with the intention of developing Pooneryn as a tourist destination for the local tourists while developing the boat service between Jaffna and Pooneryn.

This measure was discussed at a meeting held under the Chairmanship of
Governor, Northern Province, GA Chandrasiri at the Office of the
Regional Assistant Commissioner of Local Government, Jaffna recently.
It was also stated that people who go to Jaffna would then visit
Pooneryn on their way. The discussion at the meeting also centered on
the Boat Service between Pooneryn and Jaffna, Development and
renovation of historical and archeological sites, Sales Centres for
local products like Palmyrah products with the assistance of
Cooperative Societies.