By Sajeniya Sathanandan
Groups of beach seine fishers have ended their Satyagraha following undertakings of further studies to find a balanced solution to the use of tractor-mounted winches for ma-del (beach seine) fishing.
Talks involving relevant parties are to begin on Monday, according to the President’s Media Division.
A meeting was held on Friday at the Presidential Secretariat with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the fisher groups.
The President had mentioned that solutions will be provided on a balanced approach by considering the general fishing community and environmental organisations, scientific research and reports from state institutions and the Ministry of Fisheries, and prohibiting banned fishing techniques and adhering to international conventions for marine resource safety.
Read more in today's Sunday Times edition here
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
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