Sri Lanka has increased by over 100 times the fine on foreign vessels to deter them from fishing in its waters, amid the dispute over the frequent entry of Indian fishing trawlers into the country's maritime territory.<br/>'<br/>Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Mahinda Amaraweera said in Colombo today that the previous fine of 1.5 million Sri Lankan Rupees was no deterrent. He said any foreign fishing vessels entering Sri Lankan waters would be subject to a minimum fine of 6 million Sri Lankan Rupees and a maximum of 175 million Sri Lankan Rupees.<br/>'<br/>The minister said the parliament has approved the amendments to the Foreign Fisheries boats Regulation Act to increase fines on foreign vessels poaching in the country's waters.The Act aims to prevent illegal fishing activities in the Sri Lankan waters and protect the fisheries and aquatic resources of the country's coastal belt.<br/>'<br/>''''''<br/>