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DSC6661Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage pledges to transform the unprofitable institution into a profitable national asset

WhatsApp Image 2026 01 14 at 14.33.07The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr. Matthew Duckworth, paid a visit today to the National People’s Power (NPP) office in Jaffna, where he held an official meeting with the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar.

WhatsApp Image 2026 01 14 at 12.46.44Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar has extended his heartfelt Pongal greetings to the Tamil community, stating that Thai Pongal is not merely a festival but a powerful symbol of hard work, gratitude to nature, resilience against oppression and hope for a better future.

  1. Six-month strict ban on VMS (Vessel Monitoring System) violations to safeguard fish exports and national security.
  2. Ministerial Consultative Committee Approves regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act
  3. Ensuring the Safety of Fisherfolk Who Risk Their Lives for National Income and Nutrition Is Essential – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekaran
  4. Deputy Minister ,Ratna Gamage Pledges a Transformative Year for the Fisheries Sector
  5. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, says that the Government and the people are working together with strong determination to recover from the losses caused by recent disasters.
  6. Australian support for the fisheries sector which was affected by flood ; assurance of continued support for vessel monitoring system
  7. Merry Christmas filled with peace, love and new hopes!
  8. Christmas brings the great message of love, peace and national unity – Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekhar
  9. Flood damage to fisheries sector exceeds Rs 7650 million; Minister Chandrasekar outlines comprehensive recovery plan to rebuild industry
  10. JICA Pledges Support to Rebuild Fisheries Sector After Disaster!
  11. Full support of the Government to revive flood-ravaged ornamental fish industry - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  12. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage launches a comprehensive plan to rebuild flood-ravaged Chilaw shrimp industry
  13. Chinese Technical Assistance for Value-Added Fish Exports: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage Meets Shenzhen Representatives
  14. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage orders to provide immediate relief for flood-affected employees and infrastructure of Ceylon fisheries corporation.
  15. Floods damage 15 fish processing factories: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage promises immediate relief to exporters
  16. Relief measures for the affected people
  17. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage directs fishing boats for flood relief operations
  18. All 5 missing fishermen successfully rescued; Deputy Minister requests the fishing community again to refrain from going to sea
  19. Fishermen should refrain from going to sea: Ministry of Fisheries issues an emergency warning on inclement weather! The seriousness of the situation is confirmed by the capsizing of a vessel at Valachchenai Harbour, leaving a fisherman missing!
  20. “Aqua Planet Sri Lanka – 2025” organized on the occasion of World Fisheries Day
  21. Foundation laid for a blue economy programme
  22. New pension scheme for fishermen
  23. Aqua Planet Sri Lanka - International Expo 2025 Commences - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
  24. Sri Lanka Hosts Two Key Workshops Ahead of World Fisheries Day 2025
  25. Meeting between Chinese delegation and Fisheries Minister
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