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fishing boat 1The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources announced on 29th of October that the multi-day fishing vessel IMUL-A-0066-MTR, which set out from the Devundara Fisheries Harbour, Matara for fishing on 31st of August, capsized in international waters near the Maldives. 

WhatsApp Image 2025 10 23 at 17.52.48A special meeting was held on 23rd of October between the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and the Ambassador of the State of Oman to Sri Lanka, Hon.Ahmed Ali Saeed Al Rashdi, at the Ministry.

WhatsApp Image 2025 10 19 at 12.43.06“Let the darkness of injustice fade away, and the light of social justice shine bright” – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasegar

  1. “Aqua Planet 2025” International Exhibition has been Officially Announced, Giving New Life to the Fisheries Sector
  2. Fisheries and Defence Ministries join hands to curb illegal fishing activities in the North-East: Special Action Plan for Joint Operations
  3. Urgent steps to improve fisheries port services: 'Efficient service is our priority' - Minister; 'Visible change in 6 months' - Deputy Minister
  4. Special coordination meeting to resolve Monaragala fishing issues: Attention to extend fishing net casting period in wildlife zones
  5. A new vision for the shrimp industry: Government and exporters join hands to meet targets of 2026.
  6. Special financial assistance from the President's Fund for the education of fishermen's children - An announcement from the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar.
  7. 12 government institutes join hands to curb illegal fishing: Historic agreement has been signed to secure fish exports
  8. Special Discussion Chaired by Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker with 25 District Coordinators of the Fisheries Ministry
  9. The Central Government and Provincial Councils should work together to strengthen the fisheries industry - Minister and Deputy Minister emphasize to Provincial Chief Secretaries
  10. A massive operation to control invasive fish population: The “Deduru Oya Fishing Tournament 2025” is a great success.
  11. Karainagar Cey-Nor Boatyard gets a new lease of life; Work begins on Colombothurai Jetty and Udayapuram Road
  12. Urgent steps to increase freshwater fish production: Deputy Minister Rahtna Gamage instructs the National Aquaculture Development Authority to correct inaccurate data and move forward with new strategies.
  13. Steps to ban 4 invasive fish species: Special request to the public not to release existing fish into the environment
  14. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex: Discussions with the trading community for a new programme
  15. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  16. Milad-un-Nabi Message from the Deputy Minister of Fisheries!
  17. Milad-un-Nabi Day Message from Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  18. 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
  19. The third phase of the development of the Jaffna Mayliddi Fishery Harbour begins under the patronage of the President
  20. A Joint Program to uplift Anuradhapura Inland Fisheries Industry
  21. Government takes decisive step to curb illegal fishing: Joint operations to be launched at district level
  22. Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to improve Valachchenai Fishery Harbour
  23. New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support of FAO : ‘Wewa Ape Kamhalai - the tank is our factory'’ concept is further strengthened
  24. Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
  25. ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
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