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The Ministry of Fisheries has launched an urgent islandwide program to fully restore the boats and fishing gear damaged by Cyclone Ditwah within six (06) months. This initiative is being jointly implemented by the Cey-Nor Foundation and North Sea, institutions operating under the Ministry.

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In line with the ‘Ratam Ekata’ national campaign, the Ministry of Fisheries and its affiliated institutions successfully carried out a series of comprehensive awareness programmes in the Southern Province under “Poisonous Drug Prevention Week,” which commenced on 01 March, with the objective of preventing the use of fishing vessels for drug trafficking.

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With the aim of transforming the Ceylon  Fisheries Corporation into a profitable institution while ensuring the public can purchase fish products at subsidized prices during the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, a special progress review meeting was held today (06) at the Fisheries Corporation premises under the patronage of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean  Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage.

  1. There is no issue regarding the safety of Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels operating in international waters - Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
  2. Special Notice from the Ministry to Fishermen Fishing in International Seas
  3. A large amount of money has been allocated from this year's budget to improve fishery harbour infrastructure; Work with maximum productivity - Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  4. Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekhar meets Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister: Agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation
  5. Launch of ‘One-Day Service’ to Obtain Fishing Licenses Signing of a Crucial Agreement Between the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Department of Registration of Persons
  6. Fisheries Secretary Represents Sri Lanka at UN Conference on Global Fisheries Governance
  7. A Joint Approach to Resolve Fisheries Issues in Trincomalee; Several Ministerial-Level Interventions
  8. New jetty to be built to protect Negombo Lagoon and attract tourists: A huge investment of Rs. 318 million
  9. A group of young scientists join NARA to bring new technology and research to the fisheries industry
  10. Rs. 56 million project to recycle fibreglass waste piled up in fishing harbours begins.
  11. Protect the Traditional Seine Fishing Industry without Harming the Environment through the use of Machinery – Appeal by Director General of Fisheries
  12. Calls for impartial probe into attack on fishermen; Minister Chandrasekhar checks on injured fishermen at hospital
  13. True Freedom Will Be Established Across the Country Under the National People’s Power Government – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  14. Minister of Fisheries and Secretary join a crucial conference which was held in Indonesia on behalf of the sustainability of tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean
  15. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at Patanangala and Amaduwa fishing piers in Yala National Park
  16. Maximum support of the Government to encourage the exports of fishing vessels- Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage.
  17. 226 million rupees of relief assistance for Inland fishermen who were affected by Cyclone Ditwah; Accelerated plan by the government to double the development of the industry
  18. Vietnam Ambassador assures to rebuild disaster-hit fisheries sector; Special focus on ornamental fish and shrimp industry
  19. Ceylon Fisheries Corporation begins a transformative year with the "Clean Sri Lanka" program.
  20. Australian High Commissioner Visits NPP Office in Jaffna, Holds Talks with Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  21. Pongal greetings news from Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  22. Six-month strict ban on VMS (Vessel Monitoring System) violations to safeguard fish exports and national security.
  23. Ministerial Consultative Committee Approves regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act
  24. Ensuring the Safety of Fisherfolk Who Risk Their Lives for National Income and Nutrition Is Essential – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekaran
  25. Deputy Minister ,Ratna Gamage Pledges a Transformative Year for the Fisheries Sector
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