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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.

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Taking a decisive step towards resolving the infrastructure problems faced by the fishing community in the Northern and Eastern provinces, the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, said that, Cabinet of Ministers has approved a provision of Rs. 1127.5 million for the improvement of the Valachchenai Fishery Harbour.

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A special workshop was held in Ampara yesterday (19th of August, 2025) to mark the successful completion of the “Technical Cooperation Project” implemented to enhance the aquaculture sector in Ampara district under the financial contribution of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). 

  1. Fisheries Minister Discusses Enhancing Sri Lanka-Netherlands Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquatic Sector with Dutch Deputy Ambassador
  2. ‘Sayura’ Special Life Insurance Scheme for the Fishing Community has been launched in Kudawella
  3. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Gives New Life to Sri Lankan Fish Exports
  4. Ministry of Fisheries holds discussions with stakeholders to enhance the export market of dried fish
  5. The Australian Governor-General Observes the Sri Lanka Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) in Operation
  6. 80 feet Indian Trawler and 10 Fishermen Arrested
  7. Regional 'Aqua Livelihood' Project Launched to Empower 11,000 Small-Scale Fish Farming (pisciculture) Families in Sri Lanka
  8. National Fishing Vessel Census 2025 Begins on 04th of August 2025. After a decade, the fisheries sector is being modernized and digitized.
  9. Special Program to Resolve Inland Fishing Issues in Polonnaruwa District
  10. The training workshop on Risk Management (28. 07.2025)
  11. Prompt Solutions for Issues Related to Fisheries Industry: District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meets,
  12. Government Intervenes to Rescue 8 Fishermen with a Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel Seized in Madagascar for Illegal Fishing Activities.
  13. 91st CeyFish outlet of Lanka Fisheries Corporation opens in Wadduwa: A new step towards distributing fresh fish across the country
  14. Joint intervention of the Ministries of Industries and Fisheries to resolve the problems of the Batticaloa fishing community
  15. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage offers immediate solutions to the problems of the fishing community in Ampara,
  16. Introducing a New Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Shrimp Re-Exportation: Solutions for the Challenges of the Industry!
  17. Fisheries Minister Meets Indian High Commissioner: Comprehensive Discussion on Fishermen's Issues, Development, and Bilateral Cooperation
  18. All measures will be taken to ensure the safety of tourists visiting the islands in the peninsula – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  19. Discussions between Minister Chandrasekar and French Ambassador on the Development of Four Major Fishery Harbours
  20. Minister Chandrasekar explains Northern development plans to British High Commissioner
  21. Arugam Bay Small Boat Dock at a New Location – A New Life for the Tourist Zone!
  22. IOM and Australia Bolster Sri Lanka's Digital Fisheries with 50 Tab devices, Enhancing Maritime Security
  23. Cabinet approves Rs. 750 million to address essential issues in fishery harbours
  24. Arrests will continue, if Indian fishermen enter Sri Lankan waters illegally. Boats will be confiscated. There is no room for compromise on this issue - Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekhar
  25. A Discussion to upgrade the Dragnet Fishing Industry while Conserving Ocean Resources
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