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Thai Pongal Day, which is celebrated with great festivity by the Hindu people of the world, is a special occasion of worshiping the Sun God (Surya Divyaraja) wishing for a prosperous harvest and spread of happiness in the lives of the people throughout the year.

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Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda instructed the Director General of Fisheries Department Mr. Susantha Kahawaththa to suspend the issuance of prior-approval temporarily, for the import of canned fish with effect from 11-01-2024. To uplift the local Canned Fish industry.

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On 10-01-2024 at the Ministry, the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda discussed with the officials of the ministry and NAQDA institute regarding the Strategic Plan prepared by the Ministry of Fisheries and National Aquatic Resources Development Authority on the instruction of the Minister to develop the Freshwater Fishing industry in 2024.

  1. “A lot of work has to be done in 2024 for the development of the Fishing Community”
  2. “United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) renders a great service to the Fisheries Sector of Sri Lanka.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  3. “Scientists of NARA can make a great contribution to the well-being of our countrymen and the development of our Fisher Folk.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  4. The American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Julie Chung met the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  5. All the issues of the fisheries community are to the attention of the Honorable President
  6. The foreign investors are ready to invest in Sri Lanka's seaweed cultivation sector
  7. Negotiations with the heads of the IOC company to provide fuel at subsidized prices to fishermen.
  8. New Regulations to Fisheries Act to protect marine resources and the welfare of fishermen
  9. “Dala Rala Saviya, World Fisheries Day 2023” is today.
  10. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda takes action to provide 15 fish stalls built at Chilaw Fisheries harbour, to Chilaw Fishermen’s Associations.              
  11. Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E MIZUKOSHI Hideaki meets the Minister of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda
  12. An Art exhibition will be held among the school children concurrently with the International Fisheries Day.
  13. Action will be taken to provide necessary assistance to uplift the ornamental fish industry in Sri Lanka. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  14. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says land will be released soon for the shrimp farm project proposed to be constructed in Hungama area.
  15. The report of the observations made by the Indian experts in order to develop the Fisheries sector was submitted to the Minister of Fisheries.
  16. Fisheries Corporation is ready to win the trust of the customers - Mr. Piyal Nishantha de Silva, State Minister of Fisheries.
  17. Calling for suggestions and opinions for the new Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act from the relevant stakeholders.
  18. It has been decided to celebrate International Fisheries Day on November 21 in Jaffna.
  19. The Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda gives solutions to the problems faced by the fishermen in Chilaw
  20. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda inspects Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex
  21. Compensation for dried fish industry under X-Press Pearl damage payment scheme – Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda saysMinister
  22. A top businessman from South Korea discusses with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda about investing in Sri Lanka.
  23. Fish from Fisheries Coperation delivered to home through Online System
  24. Necessary steps are taken immediately to solve the problems affecting the Fishery industry, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  25. Although we got the ownership of Katchatheevu Island , we have lost the vast sea area where we got the fish harvest, says Minister of Lands Douglas Devananda.
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