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WhatsApp Image 2026 03 18 at 17.10.59With the objective of empowering communities engaged in both marine and inland fisheries in the Southern Province, a series of special programs were held on March 13 in the Matara and Galle districts to distribute fishing gear and fish crates valued at Rs. 8.6 million.

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The primary objective of the visit was to repair and return outrigger fishing boats that were partially damaged by the cyclone through the Cey-Nor Foundation, and to distribute new boats and nets with the support of the National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA). At the event, held at the Old District Secretariat in Batticaloa, aid valued at Rs. 26.9 million was distributed among 16 fishing societies.

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In line with the program to provide Rs. 26.9 million in relief to the Batticaloa fishing community affected by Cyclone “Ditwa,” the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, on the 11th, conducted a special inspection tour of the Valachchenai Fishery Harbour.

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  7. Special Notice from the Ministry to Fishermen Fishing in International Seas
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  9. Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekhar meets Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister: Agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation
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  11. Fisheries Secretary Represents Sri Lanka at UN Conference on Global Fisheries Governance
  12. A Joint Approach to Resolve Fisheries Issues in Trincomalee; Several Ministerial-Level Interventions
  13. New jetty to be built to protect Negombo Lagoon and attract tourists: A huge investment of Rs. 318 million
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  15. Rs. 56 million project to recycle fibreglass waste piled up in fishing harbours begins.
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  20. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at Patanangala and Amaduwa fishing piers in Yala National Park
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