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Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage, undertook an inspection tour of the Seeduwa area on 01st of December to personally inspect the damage caused to several major fish processing factories in Sri Lanka due to the recent floods.

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Several areas in the Jaffna district have been hit by severe flooding due to the adverse weather conditions caused by the cyclone.

WhatsApp Image 2025 11 29 at 3.51.34 PMIn the face of the flood disaster situation spreading across the country, the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Rathna Gamage, instructed the relevant sectors to deploy fishing boats immediately for rescue operations of civilians.

  1. All 5 missing fishermen successfully rescued; Deputy Minister requests the fishing community again to refrain from going to sea
  2. Fishermen should refrain from going to sea: Ministry of Fisheries issues an emergency warning on inclement weather! The seriousness of the situation is confirmed by the capsizing of a vessel at Valachchenai Harbour, leaving a fisherman missing!
  3. “Aqua Planet Sri Lanka – 2025” organized on the occasion of World Fisheries Day
  4. Foundation laid for a blue economy programme
  5. New pension scheme for fishermen
  6. Aqua Planet Sri Lanka - International Expo 2025 Commences - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
  7. Sri Lanka Hosts Two Key Workshops Ahead of World Fisheries Day 2025
  8. Meeting between Chinese delegation and Fisheries Minister
  9. Sign the MOU for the establishment of modern Marine Radio Communication and Emergency Response Units (MRCU) at the fishing ports
  10. An information system for the shrimp industry is launched
  11. Key discussion with World Bank – Wageningen University on development of cold chain (frozen and deep-frozen fish products) in Sri Lankan fisheries sector.
  12. Special meeting chaired by Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage to resolve Matale freshwater fisheries issues. Deputy Minister emphasizes that inter-institution coordination is essential for progress in the sector.
  13. Discussions to strengthen maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia
  14. Discussion on the progress, challenges and future opportunities of the aquatic plant tissue culture and export sector
  15. Ornamental fish production to begin in the Northern and Eastern provinces
  16. "A New Boost for the Freshwater Fishing Industry in Sabaragamuwa Province: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage stressed that a National Plan will be implemented"
  17. Four fishermen who were distressed in international waters were safe; rescue operations underway
  18. Steps to strengthen Sri Lanka-Oman fisheries cooperation: Successful discussion between Minister of Fisheries and Oman Ambassador
  19. Minister’s Deepavali Message
  20. “Aqua Planet 2025” International Exhibition has been Officially Announced, Giving New Life to the Fisheries Sector
  21. Fisheries and Defence Ministries join hands to curb illegal fishing activities in the North-East: Special Action Plan for Joint Operations
  22. Urgent steps to improve fisheries port services: 'Efficient service is our priority' - Minister; 'Visible change in 6 months' - Deputy Minister
  23. Special coordination meeting to resolve Monaragala fishing issues: Attention to extend fishing net casting period in wildlife zones
  24. A new vision for the shrimp industry: Government and exporters join hands to meet targets of 2026.
  25. 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.
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