Using Of "Laila" And "Surukku" Fishing Nets Have Been Banned From Today(21)

The period given to the Local Fishermen for stop using Fishing Nets   "Laila" and Surukku" while fishing in local waters will be concluded today(21) according to Government Information Department.

Accordingly using of above Fishing Nets   for fishing from today on wards  have been banned and those fishermen who are violating this ban will be fined with Rs.50,000 Information Department has announced.

By using of illegal Fishing Nets   "Laila" and "Surukku" it directly affects the small scale fisheries community and aquatic resources Officials have said.