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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Sitting of Thursday, 7 August 2025

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 208 speeches· 68 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: E.L. Irfan and K.S. Nishfar - Compensation for Boat Accident (Q.4/2025) 6 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB

      AI summary The Minister responded to a question about fishing craft OFRP-A-1487 KMN, which went missing on 12 July 2024 after leaving Addalachchenai Kappaladi pier with two fishermen aboard. He stated that the Indian Coast Guard found the craft at Nagapattinam Port, rescued E. L. Irfan, and that K. R. M. Nishfar remains missing; Irfan was returned to Sri Lanka on 20 December 2024. He said no compensation has yet been paid, as Nishfar’s wife has not submitted the completed application required for heirs’ compensation, and compensation for the craft will be considered once the vessel, currently anchored at Nagapattinam, is brought back.

      Security & DefenceLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. M. S. Uthumalebbe SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M. S. Uthumalebbe acknowledged ministerial efforts to repatriate a fisherman and initiate compensation for a deceased fisherman’s family. He asked what compensation is payable when fishermen die at sea and requested arrangements to recover boats moored in Nagapattinam for several months, return them to owners, and compensate affected fishermen.

      EmploymentForeign Affairs Full speech →
    • Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that compensation for affected or deceased fishermen has been increased from Rs. 200,000 to Rs. 1,000,000. He explained that Sri Lankan boats detained in Tamil Nadu, including Nagapattinam, are held by Indian authorities as case properties pending legal proceedings, and that the Government is pursuing their release through the Indian Consulate and dialogue. He added that compensation will be provided where released boats are found to be damaged.

      Foreign AffairsEmployment Full speech →
    • The Hon. M. S. Uthumalebbe SLMC

      AI summary M. S. Uthumalebbe asked whether the Ministry would provide interim livelihood support for four Jaffna District fishermen who were washed ashore in India while deep sea fishing and later repatriated following representations. He noted that the affected fishermen and their damaged boats had not yet received compensation.

      AgricultureEmployment Full speech →
    • Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that Sri Lankan fishing vessels entering foreign waters have led to detentions in countries including Mauritius, Maldives, and particularly India’s Tamil Nadu. He said all relevant vessels have Vessel Monitoring System devices, but some crews switch them off, and the Government is increasing attention to this issue. He added that compensation would be provided where VMS data shows no illegal conduct, and that assistance may also be given for repairs to affected vessels.

      Foreign AffairsLaw & Order Full speech →