Restrictions on Northern fishermen lifted
July 9, 2011 12:14 pm
The restrictions imposed on Northern fishermen which required them to obtain passes for fishing were from lifted today (July 9), the Fisheries Minister, Rajitha Senarathne said in Jaffna.
Obtaining of a special permit had been mandatory for fishermen engaging in fishing activities in the Northern Sea, due to security reasons following the conclusion of the war.
Fishermen have had to face various difficulties owing to this, therefore passes will not be necessary from today (09) onwards, the Minister had stated during a special discussion with fishermen in Jaffna.
Obtaining of a special permit had been mandatory for fishermen engaging in fishing activities in the Northern Sea, due to security reasons following the conclusion of the war.
Fishermen have had to face various difficulties owing to this, therefore passes will not be necessary from today (09) onwards, the Minister had stated during a special discussion with fishermen in Jaffna.
