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Fishermen lament fish imports!

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The fishing industry is facing destruction due to the Ministry of Fisheries allowing the importation of fish during the ‘Valala’ Season when there is ample fish harvest, Secretary of the All-Island Multi-Day Boat Owners’ Association Ruwan Fernando said.

He said that no matter how many requests are being made to the authorities to prevent the importation of fish during the ‘Valala’ fishing season from October to April, when there are abundant fish harvests in the seas around Sri Lanka, they do not heed.

He said the fishermen who are helpless due to high fuel cost will suffer further due to the fall in local fish prices when fish are imported.

Mr. Fernando said that multi-day fishing vessels have been severely affected by the importation of Cupra and Thalapath, while the fishermen who catch Linna have been severely affected by the importation of Salmon.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Fisheries is also of the opinion that the import of fish should be restricted, its Secretary Indu Ratnayake said.

She said that a tax of Rs.400 has already been imposed on imports and only essential types of fish are allowed to be imported since fish produce is abundant.

However, government sources said the import of fish has been increased due to the excessive increase in the price of fish by the local fishermen in the past.

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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka clarifies recent allegations

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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. has issued a statement clarifying their position with regard to allegations raised recently.

In a Tweet, Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara has published the clarification published by the company.

He adds that he has also requested the Speaker to call the Privileges committee & take necessary disciplinary and legal steps against the false statements made.

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Weekly fuel quota up from Tuesday midnight

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The national fuel pass QR system allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Tuesday midnight (30), Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara says.

“Registered Taxi 3 wheelers will receive 22 liters per week, other 3 wheelers 14 liters per week & Motor Bikes 14 liters per week. Cars will receive a quota of 40 liters per week,” he has said.

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Rathna Pushpakumari bids adieu

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Senior Counsellor in Psychology and Veteran TV News Anchor – Ms. Rathna Pushpakumari has passed away after a prolonged illness.

She was 61 years of age.

Starting as a radio presenter, she was a beloved TV news anchor in the 90s.

A member of the Institute of Sinhala Culture (Sudarshi), Ms. Pushpakumari was also a senior counsellor in Psychology.

Her remains will lie at the Sudarshi hall from tomorrow morning (29) before being taken to a private funeral parlour on Tuesday (30).

Final rites will be held at the Borella cemetery at 5.00pm on May 31.

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