Fishing restrictions in East eased

Under the advice of the President Mahinda Rajapaksa the Government has eased the restrictions imposed on fishing time yesterday.

As a result of the humanitarian mission to free the country from the LTTE clutches, the Government has decided to allow fishermen to fish during the whole day in the Eastern sea except the Trincomalee harbour area.

The Government's decision was conveyed to the fishermen in the East by Senior Advisor to the President, Parliamentarian Basil Rajapaksa yesterday. However, fishermen who use 'Teppan' are allowed to fish between 4 a.m. and 6 p.m. Parliamentarian Basil Rajapaksa said so when he met fishermen of the Muthur and Trincomalee areas.

Additionally, the 24 hour ban imposed on fishing in the Trincomalee harbour area has also been revised by the Government. Accordingly, fishermen are allowed to fish in the harbour area from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read more ...