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WhatsApp Image 2025 02 14 at 17.22.57A delegation from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) met with Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, at the Ministry premises on February 13, 2025.

eaae9881 e828 445c 9d37 f0d71cbcbba5Under the Clean Sri Lanka Initiative, the event "A Beautiful Beach, an Attractive Tourist Destination" was successfully conducted on February 9, 2025, in Galle, Unawatuna, and Peellegoda, focusing on beach cleanup efforts to enhance the coastal environment and boost tourism.

476102442 1139240338209245 4221308707338404877 nDeputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage, conducted an inspection visit to the Devinuwara Puranawella Fishing Harbour to assess ongoing challenges and identify necessary improvements. The visit was attended by MP Ajantha Gammaddage, Matara District Coordination Officer of the Southern Provincial Governor's Office, Bandara, and other officials.

  1. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage, Conducts Inspection Visit to Mirissa Fishing Harbour
  2. "Fisheries Minister and Japanese Ambassador Discuss Progress on Grant-Funded Projects"
  3. "Sri Lanka and Pakistan Explore New Horizons in Fisheries Sector Collaboration"
  4. "Fisheries Minister and U.S. Ambassador Discuss Key Steps to Combat Drug Smuggling and Improve Aquaculture"
  5. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  6. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Brings to the Attention of the Acting French Ambassador the Resumption of the Suspended Fisheries Harbour Development Project
  7. Sri Lanka and Vietnam Strengthen Maritime and Fisheries Cooperation
  8. “Focus on raising job opportunities for Sri Lankan fisherman in the Korean job market” Minister of fisheries, Aquatic &ocean resources requests from the Korean government
  9. Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing Sri Lanka's Shrimp Industry
  10. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Meets with Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources
  11. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Meets H.E Ms. May-Elin Stener, Norwegian Ambassador
  12. New secretary appointed to Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
  13. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage assumes duties
  14. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekhar’s congratulatory message on World Fisheries Day- 2024
  15. Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar assumes duties
  16. India - Sri Lanka hold fresh talks to prevent illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters by Indian fishing vessels
  17. Honouring Public Servants Committed to Building an Efficient and People-Centered Public Service
  18. A fuel subsidy to the fishing community
  19. Appointment of New Secretary
  20. Rice and Fishing nets donated by the Chinese government have been distributed to the Fishing Communities in the Northern and Eastern provinces.
  21. The Fish Outlet of Ceylon Fisheries Corporation in Kadawatha to the Public ownership
  22. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda Expresses His Condolences to the Relatives of the Deceased in the Multi-Day Vessel Named Devon-5
  23. Arrangements are being Made to Allocate 1000 Million Rupees for the Development of Fishery Harbours from Colombo to Kirinda by the Minister of Fisheries
  24. “The Construction Work of the Gandara Fishery Harbour will be completed this year Facilitating the Fishermen to go Fishing at Sea” Says the Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  25. “Lorenzo Putha” fishing vessel that was abducted by Somalian Pirates has been released by the Seychelles government with the intervention of the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananada 
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