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The Navy has arrested 10 Indian fishermen and seized the vessel they were on, after they had illegally entered Sri Lankan waters and engaged in fishing activities using bottom trawling nets.

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The regional "Aqua Livelihood" project, aimed at empowering small-scale fish farmers and improving nutritional security in the South Asian region, was officially launched in Colombo on 05th of August, in collaboration with the SAARC Development Fund (SDF) and national institutions of member countries.

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.

  1. Special Program to Resolve Inland Fishing Issues in Polonnaruwa District
  2. The training workshop on Risk Management (28. 07.2025)
  3. Prompt Solutions for Issues Related to Fisheries Industry: District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meets,
  4. Government Intervenes to Rescue 8 Fishermen with a Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel Seized in Madagascar for Illegal Fishing Activities.
  5. 91st CeyFish outlet of Lanka Fisheries Corporation opens in Wadduwa: A new step towards distributing fresh fish across the country
  6. Joint intervention of the Ministries of Industries and Fisheries to resolve the problems of the Batticaloa fishing community
  7. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage offers immediate solutions to the problems of the fishing community in Ampara,
  8. Introducing a New Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Shrimp Re-Exportation: Solutions for the Challenges of the Industry!
  9. Fisheries Minister Meets Indian High Commissioner: Comprehensive Discussion on Fishermen's Issues, Development, and Bilateral Cooperation
  10. All measures will be taken to ensure the safety of tourists visiting the islands in the peninsula – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  11. Discussions between Minister Chandrasekar and French Ambassador on the Development of Four Major Fishery Harbours
  12. Minister Chandrasekar explains Northern development plans to British High Commissioner
  13. Arugam Bay Small Boat Dock at a New Location – A New Life for the Tourist Zone!
  14. IOM and Australia Bolster Sri Lanka's Digital Fisheries with 50 Tab devices, Enhancing Maritime Security
  15. Cabinet approves Rs. 750 million to address essential issues in fishery harbours
  16. 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
  17. A Discussion to upgrade the Dragnet Fishing Industry while Conserving Ocean Resources
  18. A new program from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to increase export revenue
  19. Sri Lankan delegation which concludes successful discussions in France, paves way for enhanced maritime and fisheries cooperation
  20. Satellite Technology and Marine Science Knowledge for Sri Lanka: New Collaborations with France initiated
  21. A special discussion under the patronage of Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage to uplift the fisheries sector in Trincomalee
  22. Sri Lanka seeks assistance of France to combat illegal fishing
  23. Mullaitivu District takes decisive steps to curb illegal fishing activities and empower the fishing community
  24. "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
  25. Discussions on Combating Illegal Fishing and Developing the Blue Economy in France
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