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A discussion was held with divers of the All Sri Lanka National Center for Divers at the Auditorium of the Ministry under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage.

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Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage, with the objective of developing the freshwater fishing industry in the Badulla district, undertook an extensive inspection tour of the district. Even Badulla District Parliamentarian Sudath Balagalla took part in this  tour.

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A special meeting was held in Colombo today (21st of May) between the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and the Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Hon. Eric Walsh.

  1. Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, the new Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, assumes duties
  2. Dr. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa Appointed as the New Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries
  3. 18 million fish fry to be stocked in reservoirs under the "Wewa Ape Kamhalai" programme
  4. Special Discussion on Investment Opportunities in the Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka with a Delegation from Shandong Province, China.
  5. A discussion on expanding fish exports from Sri Lanka to South Korea and employment opportunities.
  6. 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.
  7. Canned fish produced in Sri Lanka to be exported for the first time.
  8. Largest fishing vessel of Sri Lanka launched at Dikovita
  9. 60,000 fish fry released into Koggala Lagoon
  10. “A program to boost the fisheries industry jointly with the Ministry of Fisheries and Provincial Ministries of Fisheries”
  11. Unprecedented Allocation for Fisheries Sector: Rs. 11.4 Billion with 62.85% Growth in 2025 Budget
  12. European Commission's DG MARE Officials Meet with Minister of Fisheries to Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries
  13. CeyFish Stalls to be Established in SATHOSA Outlets Across Sri Lanka - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  14. Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage Conducts Inspection Visit to Devinuwara Fishing Harbour.
  15. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage, Conducts Inspection Visit to Mirissa Fishing Harbour
  16. "Fisheries Minister and Japanese Ambassador Discuss Progress on Grant-Funded Projects"
  17. "Sri Lanka and Pakistan Explore New Horizons in Fisheries Sector Collaboration"
  18. "Fisheries Minister and U.S. Ambassador Discuss Key Steps to Combat Drug Smuggling and Improve Aquaculture"
  19. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  20. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Brings to the Attention of the Acting French Ambassador the Resumption of the Suspended Fisheries Harbour Development Project
  21. Sri Lanka and Vietnam Strengthen Maritime and Fisheries Cooperation
  22. “Focus on raising job opportunities for Sri Lankan fisherman in the Korean job market” Minister of fisheries, Aquatic &ocean resources requests from the Korean government
  23. Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing Sri Lanka's Shrimp Industry
  24. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Meets with Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources
  25. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Meets H.E Ms. May-Elin Stener, Norwegian Ambassador
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