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WhatsApp Image 2025 10 23 at 17.52.48A special meeting was held on 23rd of October between the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and the Ambassador of the State of Oman to Sri Lanka, Hon.Ahmed Ali Saeed Al Rashdi, at the Ministry.

WhatsApp Image 2025 10 19 at 12.43.06“Let the darkness of injustice fade away, and the light of social justice shine bright” – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasegar

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The Ministry of Fisheries officially announced on 16th of October that a massive exhibition titled "Aqua Planet Sri Lanka 2025" (International Aquatic Expo) will be launched with the aim of revitalizing the fisheries and aquaculture industry in Sri Lanka.

  1. Fisheries and Defence Ministries join hands to curb illegal fishing activities in the North-East: Special Action Plan for Joint Operations
  2. Urgent steps to improve fisheries port services: 'Efficient service is our priority' - Minister; 'Visible change in 6 months' - Deputy Minister
  3. Special coordination meeting to resolve Monaragala fishing issues: Attention to extend fishing net casting period in wildlife zones
  4. A new vision for the shrimp industry: Government and exporters join hands to meet targets of 2026.
  5. Special financial assistance from the President's Fund for the education of fishermen's children - An announcement from the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar.
  6. 12 government institutes join hands to curb illegal fishing: Historic agreement has been signed to secure fish exports
  7. Special Discussion Chaired by Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker with 25 District Coordinators of the Fisheries Ministry
  8. The Central Government and Provincial Councils should work together to strengthen the fisheries industry - Minister and Deputy Minister emphasize to Provincial Chief Secretaries
  9. A massive operation to control invasive fish population: The “Deduru Oya Fishing Tournament 2025” is a great success.
  10. Karainagar Cey-Nor Boatyard gets a new lease of life; Work begins on Colombothurai Jetty and Udayapuram Road
  11. Urgent steps to increase freshwater fish production: Deputy Minister Rahtna Gamage instructs the National Aquaculture Development Authority to correct inaccurate data and move forward with new strategies.
  12. Steps to ban 4 invasive fish species: Special request to the public not to release existing fish into the environment
  13. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex: Discussions with the trading community for a new programme
  14. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  15. Milad-un-Nabi Message from the Deputy Minister of Fisheries!
  16. Milad-un-Nabi Day Message from Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  17. 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
  18. The third phase of the development of the Jaffna Mayliddi Fishery Harbour begins under the patronage of the President
  19. A Joint Program to uplift Anuradhapura Inland Fisheries Industry
  20. Government takes decisive step to curb illegal fishing: Joint operations to be launched at district level
  21. Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to improve Valachchenai Fishery Harbour
  22. New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support of FAO : ‘Wewa Ape Kamhalai - the tank is our factory'’ concept is further strengthened
  23. Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
  24. ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
  25. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Gives New Life to Sri Lankan Fish Exports
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