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An important meeting was held between the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean  Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr. Andrew Patrick, at the Ministry (08th of July).

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The relocation of the existing small boat dock in the area is being successfully carried out under the program to promote the Arugam Bay Tourist Zone in the Ampara District.

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Strengthening Sri Lanka's national initiative to digitalize its fisheries sector and enhance maritime safety, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), supported by Australia, has donated 50 tabs to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

  1. Cabinet approves Rs. 750 million to address essential issues in fishery harbours
  2. Arrests will continue, if Indian fishermen enter Sri Lankan waters illegally. Boats will be confiscated. There is no room for compromise on this issue - Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekhar
  3. A Discussion to upgrade the Dragnet Fishing Industry while Conserving Ocean Resources
  4. A new program from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to increase export revenue
  5. Sri Lankan delegation which concludes successful discussions in France, paves way for enhanced maritime and fisheries cooperation
  6. Satellite Technology and Marine Science Knowledge for Sri Lanka: New Collaborations with France initiated
  7. A special discussion under the patronage of Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage to uplift the fisheries sector in Trincomalee
  8. Sri Lanka seeks assistance of France to combat illegal fishing
  9. Mullaitivu District takes decisive steps to curb illegal fishing activities and empower the fishing community
  10. "The people who abandoned Myliddy are fighting today. The problem that the people have faced for 37 years will definitely be resolved." – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  11. Discussions on Combating Illegal Fishing and Developing the Blue Economy in France
  12. Kilinochchi District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meeting Focuses on Sustainable Fisheries Development and Community Livelihoods
  13. Port to Be Established in Pesalai – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  14. Kalutara District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meeting was held successfully under the Patronage of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage.
  15. Minister Chandrasekaran Urges Enhanced Security Measures to Curb Piracy in the Eastern Province
  16. Puttalam District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meeting Was Held Successfully Under the Patronage of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  17. Direct Solutions for Challenges in the Fisheries Sector in Negombo: Resolutions for the Issues under the Leadership of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage!
  18. Seek Support from Development Partners to Overcome the Challenges in Fisheries Sector.
  19. Prompt Solutions to the Problems of the Fishermen: Coordination Discussions held under the Patronage of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage in Matara and Hambantota are Successful!
  20. A discussion chaired by Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage has been held to find direct solutions to the problems of divers !
  21. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage directly intervenes to develop the freshwater fishing industry in Badulla!
  22. Do not allow people to be divided again along racial issues - Special request from Minister Chandrasekar to the Canadian High Commissioner
  23. Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, the new Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, assumes duties
  24. Dr. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa Appointed as the New Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries
  25. 18 million fish fry to be stocked in reservoirs under the "Wewa Ape Kamhalai" programme
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