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WhatsApp Image 2025 11 14 at 15.41.48The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and the National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA), officially launched the Shrimp Industry Information System (SIIS) under the leadership of the Minister of Fisheries, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar.

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A World Bank team and experts from Wageningen University, Netherlands, held a key discussion with the Minister of Fisheries on the development of cold chain (frozen and deep-frozen fish products) in Sri Lankan fisheries sector.

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The 20th District Fisheries Coordination Committee meeting, aimed at resolving the issues faced by freshwater and ornamental fish industry owners in Matale District, was held on 04.11.2025 at the Matale District Secretariat under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage.

  1. Discussions to strengthen maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia
  2. Discussion on the progress, challenges and future opportunities of the aquatic plant tissue culture and export sector
  3. Ornamental fish production to begin in the Northern and Eastern provinces
  4. "A New Boost for the Freshwater Fishing Industry in Sabaragamuwa Province: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage stressed that a National Plan will be implemented"
  5. Four fishermen who were distressed in international waters were safe; rescue operations underway
  6. Steps to strengthen Sri Lanka-Oman fisheries cooperation: Successful discussion between Minister of Fisheries and Oman Ambassador
  7. Minister’s Deepavali Message
  8. “Aqua Planet 2025” International Exhibition has been Officially Announced, Giving New Life to the Fisheries Sector
  9. Fisheries and Defence Ministries join hands to curb illegal fishing activities in the North-East: Special Action Plan for Joint Operations
  10. Urgent steps to improve fisheries port services: 'Efficient service is our priority' - Minister; 'Visible change in 6 months' - Deputy Minister
  11. Special coordination meeting to resolve Monaragala fishing issues: Attention to extend fishing net casting period in wildlife zones
  12. A new vision for the shrimp industry: Government and exporters join hands to meet targets of 2026.
  13. 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.
  14. 12 government institutes join hands to curb illegal fishing: Historic agreement has been signed to secure fish exports
  15. Special Discussion Chaired by Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker with 25 District Coordinators of the Fisheries Ministry
  16. The Central Government and Provincial Councils should work together to strengthen the fisheries industry - Minister and Deputy Minister emphasize to Provincial Chief Secretaries
  17. A massive operation to control invasive fish population: The “Deduru Oya Fishing Tournament 2025” is a great success.
  18. Karainagar Cey-Nor Boatyard gets a new lease of life; Work begins on Colombothurai Jetty and Udayapuram Road
  19. 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.
  20. Steps to ban 4 invasive fish species: Special request to the public not to release existing fish into the environment
  21. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex: Discussions with the trading community for a new programme
  22. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  23. Milad-un-Nabi Message from the Deputy Minister of Fisheries!
  24. Milad-un-Nabi Day Message from Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  25. 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
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