Fisheries Minister orders to cut the nets of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters

Sunday, 18 October 2015 - 14:27

Fisheries+Minister+orders+to+cut+the+nets+of+Indian+fishermen+poaching+in+Sri+Lanka%E2%80%99s+waters

Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said Orders to cut the nets of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters are to be issued soon in a fresh bid to deal with illegal fishing,

 

He said the services of the Coast Guard would be sought to put the plan into action to discourage poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters.

 

The tough action is to be initiated after several previous attempts — including the arrest and detention of the boats — failed to control the intrusion of the Indian fishermen.

 



CMTA warns of further Rs. 40bn revenue leakage in 2026
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 16:07

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), the senior-most automotive association in Sri Lanka affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,... Read More

Higher fuel prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 15:57

U.S. consumer inflation likely increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised prices of energy products, which... Read More

Arson trial starts for man blamed for Los Angeles' deadly Palisades fire
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 15:54

Opening statements were set to begin on Wednesday in the federal arson trial of a former Uber driver charged with deliberately setting a blaze that grew... Read More