During his visit to Jaffna, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Bagle said that maximum assistance would be given to resolve the Indo-Lanka fisheries issue and that it should be done expeditiously.
The High Commissioner of India participated in the distribution of dry food worth Rs. 5,000 to 600 fishing families affected by the recent Indian Fisheries Conflict and various activities at the Jaffna District Secretariat.
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda was also present at the occasion. Mr. Maheshan and a group of officials from the Jaffna District Fisheries, Aquatic and Aquatic Resources Department.
The Indian High Commissioner also participated in the opening of a free artificial limb camp for amputees at the Jaffna District Secretariat. The camp also provides free prosthetic limbs to disabled registrants until March 30.
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