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The government is committed to build a prosperous country for the people of the North and the South - President

 

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The 16th District Fisheries Coordination Committee meeting was successfully held at the Anuradhapura District Secretariat under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Hon. Rathna Gamage with the aim of identifying the problems faced by the inland fisheries community in the Anuradhapura District and providing prompt solutions to them.

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The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources has decided to launch an extensive, joint program to curb illegal fishing, which has become a serious threat to the ocean resources of Sri Lanka and the sustainability of the fishing industry.

  1. Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to improve Valachchenai Fishery Harbour
  2. New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support of FAO : ‘Wewa Ape Kamhalai - the tank is our factory'’ concept is further strengthened
  3. Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
  4. ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
  5. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Gives New Life to Sri Lankan Fish Exports
  6. Ministry of Fisheries holds discussions with stakeholders to enhance the export market of dried fish
  7. The Australian Governor-General Observes the Sri Lanka Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) in Operation
  8. 80 feet Indian Trawler and 10 Fishermen Arrested
  9. Regional 'Aqua Livelihood' Project Launched to Empower 11,000 Small-Scale Fish Farming (pisciculture) Families in Sri Lanka
  10. National Fishing Vessel Census 2025 Begins on 04th of August 2025. After a decade, the fisheries sector is being modernized and digitized.
  11. Special Program to Resolve Inland Fishing Issues in Polonnaruwa District
  12. The training workshop on Risk Management (28. 07.2025)
  13. Prompt Solutions for Issues Related to Fisheries Industry: District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meets,
  14. Government Intervenes to Rescue 8 Fishermen with a Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel Seized in Madagascar for Illegal Fishing Activities.
  15. 91st CeyFish outlet of Lanka Fisheries Corporation opens in Wadduwa: A new step towards distributing fresh fish across the country
  16. Joint intervention of the Ministries of Industries and Fisheries to resolve the problems of the Batticaloa fishing community
  17. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage offers immediate solutions to the problems of the fishing community in Ampara,
  18. Introducing a New Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Shrimp Re-Exportation: Solutions for the Challenges of the Industry!
  19. Fisheries Minister Meets Indian High Commissioner: Comprehensive Discussion on Fishermen's Issues, Development, and Bilateral Cooperation
  20. All measures will be taken to ensure the safety of tourists visiting the islands in the peninsula – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  21. Discussions between Minister Chandrasekar and French Ambassador on the Development of Four Major Fishery Harbours
  22. Minister Chandrasekar explains Northern development plans to British High Commissioner
  23. Arugam Bay Small Boat Dock at a New Location – A New Life for the Tourist Zone!
  24. IOM and Australia Bolster Sri Lanka's Digital Fisheries with 50 Tab devices, Enhancing Maritime Security
  25. Cabinet approves Rs. 750 million to address essential issues in fishery harbours
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