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According to the special weather forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology at 10:30 a.m. today (02), the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned that engaging in fishing activities will be extremely risky over the next 24 hours, as sea conditions around the island are expected to be very rough.

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The official signing of agreements for a landmark project valued at US$ 1.33 million (approximately Rs. 436 million), aimed at rehabilitating inland fishing communities in the Eastern Province that lost their livelihoods due to Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ and strengthening their long-term economic security, took place yesterday (29) at the Embassy of Japan in Colombo under the patronage of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar.

Ditwah Relief Chilaw4A financial assistance package worth Rs. 135.7 million was distributed today (29) to small-scale shrimp farmers in the Puttalam District who suffered severe losses due to Cyclone ‘Dittwa’.

  1. Steps to Complete Rs. 13,400 Million Gandara Fisheries Harbour Project by December 2026 – Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage Conducts an Inspection Tour
  2. Expedite Search for Missing Fishermen: Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar Issues Urgent Instructions
  3. Development Work on Four Fishery harbours in Galle District to Commence in August: New unit in Beruwala to Recycle Fibreglass Waste in Fishery Harbours - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  4. The current government is committed to protecting the religious freedom and rights of the Muslim community – Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  5. Net Gear Worth Rs. 1.2 Million for the Colombo Fishermen Affected by Cyclone Ditwah:
  6. Fisheries Department's close attention to multi-day fishing vessels in distress in the deep sea: A notice from the Director General of Fisheries to ensure seaworthiness of the vessel before going to sea
  7. Cey-Nor Foundation Enters the International Arena: Final Stages of Construction on Massive Vessel for Mauritius – Special Inspection by Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  8. A New Program to Boost the Ornamental Fish Industry: Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage Takes Steps to Provide Financial Relief to Onamental Fish Farmers and Remove Import Barriers
  9. Regional countries rally in Negombo to protect marine resources in the Bay of Bengal: The 3rd Regional Project Steering Committee Meeting of BOBLME II Project commences today
  10. Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage distributes life jackets for the professional safety of the Hikkaduwa fishing community
  11. Norway’s Technical Assistance for Modernizing Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Sector: Special Meeting Between Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Norwegian Embassy Officials
  12. Revolutionary change in the freshwater shrimp industry: A new technological program begins under a budget allocation of Rs. 25 million
  13. Special Discussions between Omani Industrial Delegation and Ministry of Fisheries A series of field visits to explore new investment opportunities. The Corporation between Sri Lanka and Oman in the fisheries sector
  14. Japan Support for Modernizing Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Sector
  15. Sri Lanka’s shrimp farming industry introduces digital technology and biosecurity: Project concludes successfully with the patronage of Minister,Ramalingum Chandrasekar
  16. Adverse weather conditions in the seas around the island: Coastal fishermen are to exercise caution – Director General of Fisheries
  17. A record fresh water fish harvest of over Rs. 10 million in two days from the Udawalawe Reservoir!
  18. Obstacles to Fish Exports to America Removed: US Government’s NOAA Officially Approves Sri Lankan Sea Crab Exports
  19. The mission of the research vessel ‘Dr. Fridtjof Nansen’ concluded successfully, yielding crucial scientific data expected to play a key role in shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s fisheries industry.
  20. Government takes strong steps to align Sri Lanka’s fisheries industry with international standards: European Commission special audit successfully concludes
  21. Workers’ rights are not merely promised—they are actively being put into practice,Special May Day Message from Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  22. A new house for a Meesalai resident: Another successful step in the President’s housing project
  23. Attack on a Sri Lankan in India is a violation of human rights - Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekhar
  24. A series of successful discussions with several leading Danish institutions for the promotion of Sri Lanka's fisheries and Ocean resources sector
  25. Norwegian Government Extends AIS Satellite Technical Assistance and Specialized Training to Strengthen Fisheries Surveillance in Sri Lanka

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