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475933086 1139098394890106 509289240993596250 nDeputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage, conducted an inspection visit to the Mirissa Fishing Harbour this morning. During the visit, the Minister observed the Whale Watching Center and discussed the existing challenges related to its operations.

WhatsApp Image 2025 01 27 at 16.08.43Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, met with H.E. Akio Isomata, Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, to discuss ongoing and potential collaborations in the fisheries sector.

WhatsApp Image 2025 01 27 at 14.27.03Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz, HI (M), High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources. This meeting marked an important step in fostering bilateral relations and exploring collaborative opportunities between the two nations, particularly in the fisheries sector.

  1. "Fisheries Minister and U.S. Ambassador Discuss Key Steps to Combat Drug Smuggling and Improve Aquaculture"
  2. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  3. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Brings to the Attention of the Acting French Ambassador the Resumption of the Suspended Fisheries Harbour Development Project
  4. Sri Lanka and Vietnam Strengthen Maritime and Fisheries Cooperation
  5. “Focus on raising job opportunities for Sri Lankan fisherman in the Korean job market” Minister of fisheries, Aquatic &ocean resources requests from the Korean government
  6. Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing Sri Lanka's Shrimp Industry
  7. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Meets with Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources
  8. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Meets H.E Ms. May-Elin Stener, Norwegian Ambassador
  9. New secretary appointed to Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
  10. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage assumes duties
  11. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekhar’s congratulatory message on World Fisheries Day- 2024
  12. Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar assumes duties
  13. India - Sri Lanka hold fresh talks to prevent illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters by Indian fishing vessels
  14. Honouring Public Servants Committed to Building an Efficient and People-Centered Public Service
  15. A fuel subsidy to the fishing community
  16. Appointment of New Secretary
  17. Rice and Fishing nets donated by the Chinese government have been distributed to the Fishing Communities in the Northern and Eastern provinces.
  18. The Fish Outlet of Ceylon Fisheries Corporation in Kadawatha to the Public ownership
  19. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda Expresses His Condolences to the Relatives of the Deceased in the Multi-Day Vessel Named Devon-5
  20. Arrangements are being Made to Allocate 1000 Million Rupees for the Development of Fishery Harbours from Colombo to Kirinda by the Minister of Fisheries
  21. “The Construction Work of the Gandara Fishery Harbour will be completed this year Facilitating the Fishermen to go Fishing at Sea” Says the Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  22. “Lorenzo Putha” fishing vessel that was abducted by Somalian Pirates has been released by the Seychelles government with the intervention of the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananada 
  23. SLIC Pvt. Ltd issues processed packeted fish to the market for the first time.
  24. Mr. Nishantha Mohan Wickremasinghe assumed duties as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries.
  25. “All the arrangements have been made to bring our fishermen who were in the fishing boat abducted by Somalian pirates and currently in the custody of Seychelles Government, back to Sri Lanka. The President too intervened in this task.” Says Fisheries Mini
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