Indian Coast Guard News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Sachet' departs for Sudan with over 2 tons of life-saving medicines
New Delhi, March 1: The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed for Sudan on Friday, carrying over two tons of life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs.
Coast Guard regional headquarters in Kolkata bags three of eight Tatrakshak Medals
Kolkata, Feb 27: The headquarters of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Region North East, based on Kolkata, received three of the eight Tatrakshak Medals (TM) awarded by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.
Rajnath Singh hails Coast Guard's fight against piracy, awards 32 personnel
New Delhi, Feb 25: Hailing the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for its fight against piracy, terrorism and infiltration, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday conferred 32 medals on its personnel for gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service.
Rajnath Singh highlights unconventional threats, asks Coast Guards to remain alert
New Delhi, February 25: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the emergence of unconventional threats in Indian waters due to the latest technological advancements on Tuesday at an event in Delhi.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Confers 32 gallantry, distinguished service & meritorious service medals
New Delhi, February 25: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred gallantry, distinguished service, and meritorious service medals to the personnel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 25.
Ministry of Defence inks contract worth Rs 1220.12 cr with Bharat Electronics Limited
New Delhi, February 20: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru on Thursday for the procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios for the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 1220.12 crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, the Ministry said in a release.
Centre inks over Rs 1,220 crore contract with BEL for 149 software-defined radios
New Delhi, Feb 20: The government on Thursday said it signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for the procurement of 149 software-defined radios for the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 1,220.12 crore.
PM Modi lauds Indian Coast Guard on their Raising Day for exemplary service
New Delhi, February 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the Indian Coast Guard for its bravery, dedication, and relentless vigilance in protecting our vast coastline on their 49th Raising Day.
ICG is formidable guardian of our seas ensuring safety of people, waters: PM Modi on Raising Day of force
New Delhi, Feb 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Indian Coast Guard on their raising day and remarked that ICG is a formidable guardian of the nation's seas ensuring the safety of its waters and people.
Indian Coast Guard poised to achieve its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030
New Delhi, January 31: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is poised to achieve its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030, solidifying its position as one of the world's premier Coast Guard services, an official press release by the ICGT stated.
Indian Coast Guard to celebrate 49th Raising Day on 1st February 2025
New Delhi, January 31: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to celebrate its 49th Raising Day on 1st February 2025, commemorating nearly five decades of dedicated service in securing India's vast maritime boundaries, an official press release by the ICGT stated.
Coast Guard cleans up Haldia Riverfront on eve of its Raising Day
Kolkata, Jan 31: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Amrit Kaur participated in a cleanup drive of the Haldia Riverfront in West Bengal on Friday as part of the Force's 49th Raising Day celebrations. The Indian Coast Guard was raised on February 1, 1977, with seven surface platforms.
ICG renews MoU on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation with Indonesia Coast Guard
New Delhi, January 28: In a significant step towards furthering comprehensive bilateral relations, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia - BAKAMLA) have renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for a period of three years.
Indian Coast Guard renews MoU with Indonesian counterpart for 3 years
New Delhi, Jan 28: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia-BAKAMLA) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on maritime safety and security cooperation for another three years, an official said on Tuesday.
Karnataka swimmers shine at 2nd Den Den Sea Swimming Championship, clinching 51 Medals
Mangalore, January 27: Karnataka swimmers made waves at the second edition of the Den Den Sea Swimming Championship, where they secured an outstanding 51 medals, including 17 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze. The state's dominant performance was evident as they swept the top honours across multiple categories in the open-water competition held at the pristine Mangalore Surf Club beach.
Karnataka shines in 2nd edition of Den Den Sea Swimming Championship, bags 51 medals
Mangaluru, Jan 27: Swimmers representing Karnataka made waves at the second edition of the Den Den Sea Swimming Championship, where they secured an outstanding 51 medals, including 17 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze.
President Droupadi Murmu approves Tatrakshak medals for 8 Indian Coast Guard personnel
New Delhi, January 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved the prestigious President's Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak Medal (TM) for eight personnel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, according to an official statement.
Over 200 swimmers gear up for Den Den 2025 Sea Swimming Championship in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jan 24: The second edition of the Den Den Sea Swimming Championship has garnered an overwhelming response, with over 200 swimmers from across India set to compete at the Mangalore Surf Club Beach this Sunday.
Sentinels at sea: Indian Coast Guard launches 10-day motorcycle expedition
Amritsar, Jan 22: As part of its 49th Raising Day celebrations, the Indian Coast Guard has launched the 'Samudra Ke Prahari Sarhad Se Samandar' Motorcycle Expedition. The event was officially flagged off at the Attari Border in Amritsar by Inspector General Bhishma Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (West), and Dr Atul Fulzele, Inspector General, BSF Punjab Frontier.
ICG announces motorcycle expedition to commence Wagah Border on January 22
New Delhi, January 19: As part of the Indian Coast Guard's 49th Raising Day celebrations, the Indian Coast Guard on Sunday announced the commencement of the 'Sentinels of the Sea - Sarhad Se Samandar' motorcycle expedition, according to an official release.
Tamil Nadu: 15 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison arrive at Chennai airport
Chennai, January 16: 15 Indian fishermen who were released from a Sri Lankan prison arrived at Chennai airport on Thursday morning.
All 54 rescued passengers safely handed over to Lakshadweep Administration authorities at Kavaratti
New Delhi, January 15: All the 54 passengers who were hours ago rescued by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) have been handed over to the Lakshadweep Administration authorities at Kavaratti Island, as per an official statement.
Indian Cost Guard rescues 54 passengers from Lakshadweep Island
New Delhi, January 15: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship rescued 54 passengers including 22 women and 23 children from a missing boat in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
HAL to take call on clearance to grounded ALH Dhruv chopper fleet by Saturday
New Delhi, January 9: Having put flying all 330 ALH Dhruvs on hold after the recent crash in Porbandar, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is carrying out a detailed analysis of the crash and is expected to take a call on Saturday on whether the Indigenous chopper fleet can resume flying operations or continue to remain on the ground.
West Bengal CM meets repatriated Indian fishermen during Sagar Island visit
Kolkata, Jan 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the 95 Indian fishermen who returned from Bangladesh on Monday and urged them not to venture close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing in the Bay of Bengal.
Goa Shipyard Ltd launches two indigenous fast patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard
Vasco da Gama, January 5: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Sunday concurrently launched two indigenously designed and constructed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard.
Inquiry launched after Indian Coast Guard helicopter crash in Porbandar kills three crew members
Porbandar, January 5: A Board of Inquiry has been launched after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including two pilots and one aircrew member.