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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.

1The “Deduru Oya Fishing Tournament 2025”, which was organized as a conservation operation, with the aim of controlling the invasive foreign fish species “Giant Snakehead” that poses a serious threat to Sri Lanka’s domestic aquatic ecosystem and fish resources, was concluded with great success on Saturday (20th September) at the Deduru Oya Reservoir.

4.WhatsApp Image 2025 09 19 at 12.10.14 1Three massive development projects aimed at economic and infrastructure development in the Jaffna district were inaugurated on 18.09.2025 under the patronage of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Hon. Bimal Ratnayake.

  1. 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.
  2. Steps to ban 4 invasive fish species: Special request to the public not to release existing fish into the environment
  3. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex: Discussions with the trading community for a new programme
  4. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  5. Milad-un-Nabi Message from the Deputy Minister of Fisheries!
  6. Milad-un-Nabi Day Message from Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  7. 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
  8. The third phase of the development of the Jaffna Mayliddi Fishery Harbour begins under the patronage of the President
  9. A Joint Program to uplift Anuradhapura Inland Fisheries Industry
  10. Government takes decisive step to curb illegal fishing: Joint operations to be launched at district level
  11. Cabinet approves Rs. 1127.5 million giant project to improve Valachchenai Fishery Harbour
  12. New Life For Ampara aquaculture with the support of FAO : ‘Wewa Ape Kamhalai - the tank is our factory'’ concept is further strengthened
  13. Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
  14. ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
  15. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Gives New Life to Sri Lankan Fish Exports
  16. Ministry of Fisheries holds discussions with stakeholders to enhance the export market of dried fish
  17. The Australian Governor-General Observes the Sri Lanka Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) in Operation
  18. 80 feet Indian Trawler and 10 Fishermen Arrested
  19. Regional 'Aqua Livelihood' Project Launched to Empower 11,000 Small-Scale Fish Farming (pisciculture) Families in Sri Lanka
  20. National Fishing Vessel Census 2025 Begins on 04th of August 2025. After a decade, the fisheries sector is being modernized and digitized.
  21. Special Program to Resolve Inland Fishing Issues in Polonnaruwa District
  22. The training workshop on Risk Management (28. 07.2025)
  23. Prompt Solutions for Issues Related to Fisheries Industry: District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meets,
  24. Government Intervenes to Rescue 8 Fishermen with a Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel Seized in Madagascar for Illegal Fishing Activities.
  25. 91st CeyFish outlet of Lanka Fisheries Corporation opens in Wadduwa: A new step towards distributing fresh fish across the country
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