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“We Are Building a Government That Provides Relief Not Just Through Words, but Through Action, Without Placing Additional Burdens on the People,” Says Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage.

 

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The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is actively involved in monitoring and assisting several multi-day fishing vessels that have encountered technical failures and emergencies in deep-sea waters, states Director General Mr.Susantha Kahawatte.

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The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, this morning (21) conducted a special inspection visit to the boatyard of Cey-Nor Foundation Limited in Mattakkuliya to review the progress of a large vessel being constructed for a private sector company in Mauritius. The vessel is currently  90% complete.

  1. A New Program to Boost the Ornamental Fish Industry: Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage Takes Steps to Provide Financial Relief to Onamental Fish Farmers and Remove Import Barriers
  2. Regional countries rally in Negombo to protect marine resources in the Bay of Bengal: The 3rd Regional Project Steering Committee Meeting of BOBLME II Project commences today
  3. Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage distributes life jackets for the professional safety of the Hikkaduwa fishing community
  4. Norway’s Technical Assistance for Modernizing Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Sector: Special Meeting Between Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Norwegian Embassy Officials
  5. Revolutionary change in the freshwater shrimp industry: A new technological program begins under a budget allocation of Rs. 25 million
  6. Special Discussions between Omani Industrial Delegation and Ministry of Fisheries A series of field visits to explore new investment opportunities. The Corporation between Sri Lanka and Oman in the fisheries sector
  7. Japan Support for Modernizing Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Sector
  8. Sri Lanka’s shrimp farming industry introduces digital technology and biosecurity: Project concludes successfully with the patronage of Minister,Ramalingum Chandrasekar
  9. Adverse weather conditions in the seas around the island: Coastal fishermen are to exercise caution – Director General of Fisheries
  10. A record fresh water fish harvest of over Rs. 10 million in two days from the Udawalawe Reservoir!
  11. Obstacles to Fish Exports to America Removed: US Government’s NOAA Officially Approves Sri Lankan Sea Crab Exports
  12. The mission of the research vessel ‘Dr. Fridtjof Nansen’ concluded successfully, yielding crucial scientific data expected to play a key role in shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s fisheries industry.
  13. Government takes strong steps to align Sri Lanka’s fisheries industry with international standards: European Commission special audit successfully concludes
  14. Workers’ rights are not merely promised—they are actively being put into practice,Special May Day Message from Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  15. A new house for a Meesalai resident: Another successful step in the President’s housing project
  16. Attack on a Sri Lankan in India is a violation of human rights - Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekhar
  17. A series of successful discussions with several leading Danish institutions for the promotion of Sri Lanka's fisheries and Ocean resources sector
  18. Norwegian Government Extends AIS Satellite Technical Assistance and Specialized Training to Strengthen Fisheries Surveillance in Sri Lanka
  19. Norway’s support to introduce green energy to Sri Lankan fishing vessels and strengthen disaster management system
  20. Special discussion with Cargill, a world-leading fish feed company, to boost aquaculture in Sri Lanka
  21. Strict rules for multi-day fishing vessels passing through Maldivian waters: Violators risk hefty fines
  22. Norway’s Lerøy Seafood Group Explores Strategic Partnership to Modernize Sri Lanka’s Processing Sector
  23. May the proud fishing community and all Sri Lankans who have overcome countless challenges be blessed with a peaceful and joyous New Year.
  24. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year Greetings
  25. Sri Lanka - Maldives Fisheries Cooperation Strengthened: Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekhar and Maldives High Commissioner hold discussions on Maldivian President’s upcoming visit and new investments in the fisheries sector

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