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Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda said he would not allow the Indians to exploit fisheries resources in the Sri Lankan waters in lieu of India’s donation of food rations.

During his visit to Kalpitiya fishery harbour on Friday (06) to study the plan for the proposed development project to extend the jetty, he stressed that he would not allow the Indians to exploit Sri Lanka’s marine resources.

The fisher folk explained on the issues affecting them and requested the Minister to intervene and resolve them. They pointed out that the Indian poachers regularly entered the sea belt in the north of Battalankgunduwa lsland and engaged in looting the yield belonging to Sri Lanka. The fishermen made representations regarding the court order preventing prawn farms and sought relief.

The fisher folk pointed out the hardships facing them regarding fuel and requested the minister to work out a mechanism to supply fuel as before.

The minister pointed out that it was not possible to take any alternative step regarding prawn farms pending the court case and that any steps could be taken to provide relief after the case ended. He pointed out that the fuel crisis affected the entire country and that he took up the issue with several countries including Singapore and Malaysia and that he was awaiting a positive response. He said he was making every effort to meet the requirement of kerosene. (Hiran Priyankara)


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  • Jeyasuriya Sunday, 07 August 2022 10:08 PM

    While all the Sinhalese, Tamil, and Muslim politicians are “ nervously trying to please the giant beast created by Britain in 1947, I am proud at least one Sri Lankan Politician not intimidated by the beast”

    Abhay Sequeira Monday, 08 August 2022 10:11 AM

    We are really shocked by the views most of Srilankan have towards our country. Our govt should leave your mess to yourselves. Better not to help the neighbours who are insensitive, arrogant and ungrateful. Look out for genuine friends.

    VJ Sunday, 07 August 2022 10:25 PM

    Stand up and fight for your countrymen. End poaching by India. No negotiations, apply the rules.

    GHT Sunday, 07 August 2022 10:58 PM

    Sir, hats off to your strongest response. Now we see a person of PATRIOTISM.

    Adwani Monday, 08 August 2022 05:22 AM

    When you were Liberation Tiger you exploited and explored Indian soil and sea at your freedom.

    Hubert Congreve Monday, 08 August 2022 08:10 AM

    Hon. Minister, hopefully you are not the correct minister for Fisheries, you are ideal to be the minister for Women's affairs. Get lost.

    Proud Indian Monday, 08 August 2022 08:32 AM

    Why imterfer in their onternal affairs, cease all activities including relief, put that to good use to some grateful nation.

    murthy Monday, 08 August 2022 09:39 AM

    You have been a minister in Chandrika's and Mahinda's govt. while the poaching was in full swing-what have you done so far- what can you in the future-NOTHING- just shut up

    Punchi Monday, 08 August 2022 09:41 AM

    The Indians are yet to realize what most Demilos have come to understand that the Shingalese cannot be trusted and as a nation Sri Lanka cannot be trusted. India is foolish if it believes that it can buy loyalty form the Mahawansa mindset with free food, aid etc

    M. Thuraisingham (Pt. Petro Fishing Union Leader) Monday, 08 August 2022 10:49 AM

    Douglas you are not suitable to be a minister, give the position to a young active educated guy and quit politics, you suffer with piles and can't talk to you anything important.

    Curious Monday, 08 August 2022 11:23 AM

    Minister, please visit Mr.M.K.Stalin, the CM of Tamil Nadu at his office and request them to refrain from poaching in our waters. M.K.Stalin's office is very close to the Chennai High Court for your easy access

    Sambo Monday, 08 August 2022 12:29 PM

    You have been saying this for last so many years. But have you done anything. You politicians talk big in front of a mike but unable to implement anything.

    Dante Monday, 08 August 2022 04:51 PM

    Try and stop them Douglas. You and your rogue naval officers are in for a surprise.


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