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The Ministry of Fisheries officially announced on 16th of October that a massive exhibition titled "Aqua Planet Sri Lanka 2025" (International Aquatic Expo) will be launched with the aim of revitalizing the fisheries and aquaculture industry in Sri Lanka.

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'Ensuring the livelihood of the fishing community is our responsibility' – An emphasis from the Minister"

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A special progress review meeting of the Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation was held on 13th of October under the patronage of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage with the aim of resolving the delays and administrative problems in the services provided to the fishing community and making all fishery ports efficient and attractive centers.

 

  1. Special coordination meeting to resolve Monaragala fishing issues: Attention to extend fishing net casting period in wildlife zones
  2. A new vision for the shrimp industry: Government and exporters join hands to meet targets of 2026.
  3. 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.
  4. 12 government institutes join hands to curb illegal fishing: Historic agreement has been signed to secure fish exports
  5. Special Discussion Chaired by Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker with 25 District Coordinators of the Fisheries Ministry
  6. The Central Government and Provincial Councils should work together to strengthen the fisheries industry - Minister and Deputy Minister emphasize to Provincial Chief Secretaries
  7. A massive operation to control invasive fish population: The “Deduru Oya Fishing Tournament 2025” is a great success.
  8. Karainagar Cey-Nor Boatyard gets a new lease of life; Work begins on Colombothurai Jetty and Udayapuram Road
  9. 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.
  10. Steps to ban 4 invasive fish species: Special request to the public not to release existing fish into the environment
  11. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex: Discussions with the trading community for a new programme
  12. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  13. Milad-un-Nabi Message from the Deputy Minister of Fisheries!
  14. Milad-un-Nabi Day Message from Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  15. 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
  16. The third phase of the development of the Jaffna Mayliddi Fishery Harbour begins under the patronage of the President
  17. A Joint Program to uplift Anuradhapura Inland Fisheries Industry
  18. Government takes decisive step to curb illegal fishing: Joint operations to be launched at district level
  19. Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to improve Valachchenai Fishery Harbour
  20. New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support of FAO : ‘Wewa Ape Kamhalai - the tank is our factory'’ concept is further strengthened
  21. Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
  22. ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
  23. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Gives New Life to Sri Lankan Fish Exports
  24. Ministry of Fisheries holds discussions with stakeholders to enhance the export market of dried fish
  25. The Australian Governor-General Observes the Sri Lanka Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) in Operation
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