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Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, announced at a special media briefing held on 15th of September that steps will be taken to ban the import, possession, breeding and sale of four invasive foreign fish species that pose a serious threat to the country's local aquatic ecosystem and indigenous fish resources.

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Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Rathna Gamage, went on an observation tour at the Peliyagoda Central Fish Market Complex, which is the main centre for fish distribution in the country, today (12) to look into the longstanding issues faced by wholesale and retail traders, and held a special discussion with the trading community.

DSC9801A cordial meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Rathna Gamage, and the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, Mr. Masood Imad, at the Ministry of Fisheries ( 8th of September).

  1. Milad-un-Nabi Message from the Deputy Minister of Fisheries!
  2. Milad-un-Nabi Day Message from Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  3. Speech by Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekhar at the inauguration of the third phase of the development project of the Myliddy Fishery Harbour in Jaffna
  4. The third phase of the development of the Jaffna Mayliddi Fishery Harbour begins under the patronage of the President
  5. A Joint Program to uplift Anuradhapura Inland Fisheries Industry
  6. Government takes decisive step to curb illegal fishing: Joint operations to be launched at district level
  7. Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to improve Valachchenai Fishery Harbour
  8. New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support of FAO : ‘Wewa Ape Kamhalai - the tank is our factory'’ concept is further strengthened
  9. Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
  10. ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
  11. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Gives New Life to Sri Lankan Fish Exports
  12. Ministry of Fisheries holds discussions with stakeholders to enhance the export market of dried fish
  13. The Australian Governor-General Observes the Sri Lanka Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) in Operation
  14. 80 feet Indian Trawler and 10 Fishermen Arrested
  15. Regional 'Aqua Livelihood' Project Launched to Empower 11,000 Small-Scale Fish Farming (pisciculture) Families in Sri Lanka
  16. National Fishing Vessel Census 2025 Begins on 04th of August 2025. After a decade, the fisheries sector is being modernized and digitized.
  17. Special Program to Resolve Inland Fishing Issues in Polonnaruwa District
  18. The training workshop on Risk Management (28. 07.2025)
  19. Prompt Solutions for Issues Related to Fisheries Industry: District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meets,
  20. Government Intervenes to Rescue 8 Fishermen with a Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel Seized in Madagascar for Illegal Fishing Activities.
  21. 91st CeyFish outlet of Lanka Fisheries Corporation opens in Wadduwa: A new step towards distributing fresh fish across the country
  22. Joint intervention of the Ministries of Industries and Fisheries to resolve the problems of the Batticaloa fishing community
  23. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage offers immediate solutions to the problems of the fishing community in Ampara,
  24. Introducing a New Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Shrimp Re-Exportation: Solutions for the Challenges of the Industry!
  25. Fisheries Minister Meets Indian High Commissioner: Comprehensive Discussion on Fishermen's Issues, Development, and Bilateral Cooperation
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