THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Fisheries Trade Unions Have Agreed To Support The Banning Of Illegal Fishing Methods

The Fisheries Trade Union have agreed to support the decision taken by Ministry  Of Fisheries to ban illegal fishing methods "Laila" and Surukku" according to Ministry Sources.

During the meeting held at Minister Of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources yesterday(11) between the Minister Mahinda Amaraweera and Fisheries Trade Unions the Minister has explained that the Fish Population in Sri Lankan sea coast is rapidly decreasing due to the using of fishing methods "Laila" and Surukku.

Therefore the Fisheries Trade Unions have agreed to support the ban imposed on fishing methods "Laila" and Surukku with effect from 21st of February.

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Ministry Of Provincial Councils To Implement 39 Clean Drinking Water Projects In Kidney Disease Hit Areas

The Ministry Of Provincial Councils is planning to implement 39 Water Projects to supply clean drinking water for the residents of areas where Kidney Disease is spreading at present.

The Asian Development Bank has granted Rs.7 Billion to implement this clean water projects  in five selected districts according to the Ministry.

These Water Projects will be inaugurated in three phases and the first phase will be inaugurated on 13th of February  at Welikanda Provincial Secretariat under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.

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Sri Lankan Coastal Guard Officers Have Arrested 12 Indian Fishermen While Fishing Illegally In Sri Lankan Waters

Sri Lankan Coastal Guard Officers have arrested 12 Indian Fishermen along with two Trawlers they arrived in while illegally fishing in Sri Lankan Waters off North Western Sea.

Sri Lankan Navy Officers have assisted the Coastal Guard Officers to arrest these Indian Fishermen according to reports.

The detained Indian Fishermen have been handed over to the officials of Fisheries And Aquatic Resources Department in Thalaimannar(In Northern Province).