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ධීවර අමාත්‍ය රාමලිංගම් චන්ද්‍රසේකර් මැතිතුමාගේ මිලාද් උන්-නබි දින...

නබි නායකතුමන්ගේ ශ්‍රේෂ්ඨ උපත සමරන මෙම උතුම් දිනයේදී, ශ්‍රී ලංකාවාසී මෙන්ම ලෝකවාසී සියලුම ඉස්ලාම් බැතිමතුන්ට මගේ හද පිරි සුබ පැතුම්...

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Speech by Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekhar at the inauguration of the third phase of the development project of the Myliddy Fishery Harbour in Jaffna
01
Sep2025

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Myliddy is a historically important fishery harbour.

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The third phase of the development of the Jaffna Mayliddi Fishery Harbour begins under the patronage of the President
01
Sep2025

The third phase of the development of the...

The government is committed to build a prosperous country for the people of the North and the South - President  

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A Joint Program to uplift Anuradhapura Inland Fisheries Industry
29
Aug2025

A Joint Program to uplift Anuradhapura Inland Fisheries...

The 16th District Fisheries Coordination Committee meeting was successfully held at the Anuradhapura District Secretariat under the patronage of the...

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Government takes decisive step to curb illegal fishing: Joint operations to be launched at district level
23
Aug2025

Government takes decisive step to curb illegal fishing:...

The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources has decided to launch an extensive, joint program to curb illegal fishing,...

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Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to improve Valachchenai Fishery Harbour
22
Aug2025

Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to...

Taking a decisive step towards resolving the infrastructure problems faced by the fishing community in the Northern and Eastern provinces,...

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New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support of FAO : ‘Wewa Ape Kamhalai - the tank is our factory'’ concept is further strengthened
20
Aug2025

New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support...

A special workshop was held in Ampara yesterday (19th of August, 2025) to mark the successful completion of the “Technical...

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Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
19
Aug2025

Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in...

A special meeting was held at the Parliament complex between the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources, Mr. Ramalingam...

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‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
14
Aug2025

‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing...

The ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme was successfully launched in Kudawella on 14th of August under the patronage of the...

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29
Jan2025
National Fisheries Federation Holds First Director Board Meeting for 2025

National Fisheries Federation Holds First Director Board Meeting...

The National Fisheries Federation held its first Director Board meeting for 2025 at the Ministry Auditorium on January 28, presided...

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14
Jan2025
Thai Pongal Festival celebration

Thai Pongal Festival celebration

Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, joined the Pongal Festival celebrations organized at the Prime Minister’s Office under the leadership...

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19
Jun2024
Mr. Suranga Prasath Hindalla Arachchi has been appointed as the Managing Director of Ceylon Fisheries Corporation.

Mr. Suranga Prasath Hindalla Arachchi has been appointed...

Mr. Suranga Prasath Hindalla Arachchi has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Ceylon Fisheries Corporation by the Minister...

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29
Jan2024
A new office complex of the quality control section of local fisheries products was declared open at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport premises, for the convenience of Local fisheries products exporters.

A new office complex of the quality control...

This quality control section was declared open on 26-01-2024 at Katunayake Airport premises, in order to fulfill the strong request...

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Dr. B.K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa 
Secretary

Mrs. N. A. A. P. S. Nissanka
Additional Secretary (Administration Human Resource)

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Additional Secretary (Development II)
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Mr. Dhammika Ranatunga
Additional Secretary (Fisheries Resource Management) 

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Director General (Planning)

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Director General (Engineering)

Mr. K. L. P. Rajakaruna
Chief Financial Officer 
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Mr. H. P. Saman Dharmasiri
Chief Accountant 

Mrs. Y. U. P. Dayaratne
Chief Internal Auditor 

Mrs. Priyanka Kodithuwakku 
Senior Assistant Secretary 

Mrs. Shalika Ranawaka
Government Audit Superintendent 
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Mrs. R. P. S. Prasadini 
Director (Planning and Monitoring)

Mr. H. M. G. I. D. Bandara
Director (Engineering)

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Director (Development) (Duty coverup)

Ms. J. P. I. Swarnalatha
Director (Development and Ocean Resources)  (Duty coverup)
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Mr. K. L. D. Asela 
Deputy Director (Development)  

Mrs. U. P. I. G. Uggaldeniya 
Deputy Director (Planning and Monitoring) 

Mrs. H. M. S. H. M. Herath 
Deputy Director (Planning and Monitoring) 

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Assistant Secretary 
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Mr. E. G. S. Sisira Kumara 
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Mrs. Salika Waduthanthri
Legal Officer 

Ms. J. P. I. Swarnalatha
Deputy Director 
(Ocean Resources)  

Mr. A. P. Mallikarachchi
Assistant Director 
(Development)

Mrs. A. G. N. R. Anandani 
Administrative Office (Duty coverup)

 
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Mrs. W. P. S. D. Wickramasinghe
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Mrs. W. W. J. K. Welivita 
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