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With the aim of conserving marine resources  of Sri Lanka and securing international fish export markets, a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and 11 other key government institutes to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on 22.09.2025 at the Auditorium of the Ministry of Fisheries.

WhatsApp Image 2025 09 23 at 15.09.50Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandraseker has instructed officials of the Narcotics Control Division to implement awareness programs to educate fishermen on how to avoid becoming entangled in the activities of drug traffickers.

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A special discussion was held at the Auditorium of the Ministry of Fisheries on 22nd of September with the aim of coordinating the fisheries activities implemented under the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and Provincial Councils and increasing productivity at the national level.

  1. A massive operation to control invasive fish population: The “Deduru Oya Fishing Tournament 2025” is a great success.
  2. Karainagar Cey-Nor Boatyard gets a new lease of life; Work begins on Colombothurai Jetty and Udayapuram Road
  3. 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.
  4. Steps to ban 4 invasive fish species: Special request to the public not to release existing fish into the environment
  5. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex: Discussions with the trading community for a new programme
  6. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  7. Milad-un-Nabi Message from the Deputy Minister of Fisheries!
  8. Milad-un-Nabi Day Message from Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  9. 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
  10. The third phase of the development of the Jaffna Mayliddi Fishery Harbour begins under the patronage of the President
  11. A Joint Program to uplift Anuradhapura Inland Fisheries Industry
  12. Government takes decisive step to curb illegal fishing: Joint operations to be launched at district level
  13. Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to improve Valachchenai Fishery Harbour
  14. New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support of FAO : ‘Wewa Ape Kamhalai - the tank is our factory'’ concept is further strengthened
  15. Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
  16. ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
  17. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Gives New Life to Sri Lankan Fish Exports
  18. Ministry of Fisheries holds discussions with stakeholders to enhance the export market of dried fish
  19. The Australian Governor-General Observes the Sri Lanka Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) in Operation
  20. 80 feet Indian Trawler and 10 Fishermen Arrested
  21. Regional 'Aqua Livelihood' Project Launched to Empower 11,000 Small-Scale Fish Farming (pisciculture) Families in Sri Lanka
  22. National Fishing Vessel Census 2025 Begins on 04th of August 2025. After a decade, the fisheries sector is being modernized and digitized.
  23. Special Program to Resolve Inland Fishing Issues in Polonnaruwa District
  24. The training workshop on Risk Management (28. 07.2025)
  25. Prompt Solutions for Issues Related to Fisheries Industry: District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meets,
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