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WhatsApp Image 2025 06 20 at 14.09.26The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekaran, has called upon the security forces to implement appropriate measures to prevent incidents of piracy along Sri Lanka’s Eastern seaboard.

WhatsApp Image 2025 06 19 at 13.05.10The Puttalam District Fisheries Coordination Committee meeting was held successfully under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gamage on 18th of June at the Puttalam District Secretariat.

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The Negombo District Fisheries Coordination Committee Conference was held yesterday (13th of June, 2025) at the Negombo Town Hall under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gamage. Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe also participated in the event.

  1. Seek Support from Development Partners to Overcome the Challenges in Fisheries Sector.
  2. Prompt Solutions to the Problems of the Fishermen: Coordination Discussions held under the Patronage of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage in Matara and Hambantota are Successful!
  3. A discussion chaired by Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage has been held to find direct solutions to the problems of divers !
  4. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage directly intervenes to develop the freshwater fishing industry in Badulla!
  5. Do not allow people to be divided again along racial issues - Special request from Minister Chandrasekar to the Canadian High Commissioner
  6. Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, the new Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, assumes duties
  7. Dr. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa Appointed as the New Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries
  8. 18 million fish fry to be stocked in reservoirs under the "Wewa Ape Kamhalai" programme
  9. Special Discussion on Investment Opportunities in the Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka with a Delegation from Shandong Province, China.
  10. A discussion on expanding fish exports from Sri Lanka to South Korea and employment opportunities.
  11. Fresh fish at reasonable prices from Ceylon Fisheries Corporation and Frozen Fish packets of 300/400 gram that can be carried in hand bags are soon to be introduced.
  12. Canned fish produced in Sri Lanka to be exported for the first time.
  13. Largest fishing vessel of Sri Lanka launched at Dikovita
  14. 60,000 fish fry released into Koggala Lagoon
  15. “A program to boost the fisheries industry jointly with the Ministry of Fisheries and Provincial Ministries of Fisheries”
  16. Unprecedented Allocation for Fisheries Sector: Rs. 11.4 Billion with 62.85% Growth in 2025 Budget
  17. European Commission's DG MARE Officials Meet with Minister of Fisheries to Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries
  18. CeyFish Stalls to be Established in SATHOSA Outlets Across Sri Lanka - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  19. Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage Conducts Inspection Visit to Devinuwara Fishing Harbour.
  20. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage, Conducts Inspection Visit to Mirissa Fishing Harbour
  21. "Fisheries Minister and Japanese Ambassador Discuss Progress on Grant-Funded Projects"
  22. "Sri Lanka and Pakistan Explore New Horizons in Fisheries Sector Collaboration"
  23. "Fisheries Minister and U.S. Ambassador Discuss Key Steps to Combat Drug Smuggling and Improve Aquaculture"
  24. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  25. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Brings to the Attention of the Acting French Ambassador the Resumption of the Suspended Fisheries Harbour Development Project
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