The Sri Lankan government has lifted all restrictions that were imposed on fishing in the seas around the island due to LTTE terrorism, the Defence Ministry announced.
Fisheries and aquatic resources minister Dr Rajitha Senarathna said that according to the Defence Ministry the sea will now be free of restrictions except for areas where landmines were not yet removed.
The measure has made the territorial waters around the country free and open for fishing.
The Defence Ministry has also agreed to release 141 fishing boats with 40hp engines held in custody to the Fisheries Ministry.
The Fisheries Ministry hopes the fish harvest of the southern fishermen will improve following the removal of the restrictions.
[Source: ColomboPage News Desk]
