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IMG 3532 minThe "National Fishing Vessel Census - 2025", which aims at the sustainable development and digitization of the country's fisheries industry after more than a decade, was officially launched 04th of August at the Panadura Fishery Harbour under the patronage of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Rathna Gamage.

WhatsApp Image 2025 08 02 at 15.55.30A special coordination committee meeting was held at the Polonnaruwa District Secretariat on 2nd of August to discuss the issues facing by the inland fishing community in the Polonnaruwa District.

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The training workshop on Risk Management was successfully concluded on 28.07.2025 at the auditorium of National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) with the participation of officials from the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and all affiliated institutions of it.

  1. Prompt Solutions for Issues Related to Fisheries Industry: District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meets,
  2. Government Intervenes to Rescue 8 Fishermen with a Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel Seized in Madagascar for Illegal Fishing Activities.
  3. 91st CeyFish outlet of Lanka Fisheries Corporation opens in Wadduwa: A new step towards distributing fresh fish across the country
  4. Joint intervention of the Ministries of Industries and Fisheries to resolve the problems of the Batticaloa fishing community
  5. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage offers immediate solutions to the problems of the fishing community in Ampara,
  6. Introducing a New Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Shrimp Re-Exportation: Solutions for the Challenges of the Industry!
  7. Fisheries Minister Meets Indian High Commissioner: Comprehensive Discussion on Fishermen's Issues, Development, and Bilateral Cooperation
  8. All measures will be taken to ensure the safety of tourists visiting the islands in the peninsula – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  9. Discussions between Minister Chandrasekar and French Ambassador on the Development of Four Major Fishery Harbours
  10. Minister Chandrasekar explains Northern development plans to British High Commissioner
  11. Arugam Bay Small Boat Dock at a New Location – A New Life for the Tourist Zone!
  12. IOM and Australia Bolster Sri Lanka's Digital Fisheries with 50 Tab devices, Enhancing Maritime Security
  13. Cabinet approves Rs. 750 million to address essential issues in fishery harbours
  14. 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
  15. A Discussion to upgrade the Dragnet Fishing Industry while Conserving Ocean Resources
  16. A new program from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to increase export revenue
  17. Sri Lankan delegation which concludes successful discussions in France, paves way for enhanced maritime and fisheries cooperation
  18. Satellite Technology and Marine Science Knowledge for Sri Lanka: New Collaborations with France initiated
  19. A special discussion under the patronage of Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage to uplift the fisheries sector in Trincomalee
  20. Sri Lanka seeks assistance of France to combat illegal fishing
  21. Mullaitivu District takes decisive steps to curb illegal fishing activities and empower the fishing community
  22. "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
  23. Discussions on Combating Illegal Fishing and Developing the Blue Economy in France
  24. Kilinochchi District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meeting Focuses on Sustainable Fisheries Development and Community Livelihoods
  25. Port to Be Established in Pesalai – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar

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