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A state ceremony to award financial aids worth over 226 million rupees to uplift the livelihood of the inland fishing community severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah and floods was held today (23) at the Colombo District Secretariat, Narahenpita, under the patronage of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage. Certificates of financial assistance were also symbolically presented to the fishermen.

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A special discussion on obtaining technical cooperation to rebuild Sri Lanka’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, which was hit by the recent disaster, was held between Dr. B. K. Kolitha Kamal Jinadasa, Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, and Ms. Trinh Thi Tam, Ambassador of Vietnam to Sri Lanka, at the Ministry premises on 16th of January 2026.

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  2. Pongal greetings news from Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  3. Six-month strict ban on VMS (Vessel Monitoring System) violations to safeguard fish exports and national security.
  4. Ministerial Consultative Committee Approves regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act
  5. Ensuring the Safety of Fisherfolk Who Risk Their Lives for National Income and Nutrition Is Essential – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekaran
  6. Deputy Minister ,Ratna Gamage Pledges a Transformative Year for the Fisheries Sector
  7. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, says that the Government and the people are working together with strong determination to recover from the losses caused by recent disasters.
  8. Australian support for the fisheries sector which was affected by flood ; assurance of continued support for vessel monitoring system
  9. Merry Christmas filled with peace, love and new hopes!
  10. Christmas brings the great message of love, peace and national unity – Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekhar
  11. Flood damage to fisheries sector exceeds Rs 7650 million; Minister Chandrasekar outlines comprehensive recovery plan to rebuild industry
  12. JICA Pledges Support to Rebuild Fisheries Sector After Disaster!
  13. Full support of the Government to revive flood-ravaged ornamental fish industry - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  14. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage launches a comprehensive plan to rebuild flood-ravaged Chilaw shrimp industry
  15. Chinese Technical Assistance for Value-Added Fish Exports: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage Meets Shenzhen Representatives
  16. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage orders to provide immediate relief for flood-affected employees and infrastructure of Ceylon fisheries corporation.
  17. Floods damage 15 fish processing factories: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage promises immediate relief to exporters
  18. Relief measures for the affected people
  19. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage directs fishing boats for flood relief operations
  20. All 5 missing fishermen successfully rescued; Deputy Minister requests the fishing community again to refrain from going to sea
  21. 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!
  22. “Aqua Planet Sri Lanka – 2025” organized on the occasion of World Fisheries Day
  23. Foundation laid for a blue economy programme
  24. New pension scheme for fishermen
  25. Aqua Planet Sri Lanka - International Expo 2025 Commences - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
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