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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India with jurisdiction over its territorial waters including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. It was started on 1 February 1977 and formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence.
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Two divers missing after ICG chopper makes emergency landing in sea near Gujarat during rescue operation, search onTwo divers have gone missing after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea off the Porbandar coast in Gujarat.DNA - Published | |
Indian Coast Guard DG Rakesh Pal dies in Chennai due to...Rakesh Pal had taken charge as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard on July 19 last year.DNA - Published | |
Lok Sabha polls: Rs 9,000-cr seizures during polls so far, 2.5x than in 2019 electionsEnforcement agencies have seized Rs 8,889 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and 'freebies' since the announcement of Lok Sabha poll dates, surpassing the total seizures made during..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Nearly 8,900cr inducements seized during polls: ECThe Election Commission seized nearly 8,900 crore, including drugs valued at Rs 3,959 crore. Indian Coast Guard actively participated. Cash amounting to Rs 849 crore and liquor worth Rs 815 crore were..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Coast Guard detains Iran boat, rescues 6 Indian crewAn Iranian fishing vessel has been detained by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off the coast of Kerala after its six-member Indian crew complained of exploitation and mistreatment by the boat's owner. After..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Iranian boat intercepted off Koyilandy coast, six Indian fishermen heldThe Indian Coast Guard intercepted an Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Koyilandy in Kerala on Sunday, six fishermen from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, were taken into custody from the boat, as per..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Must march with time': SC to govt on permanent stint for women in Coast GuardAfter granting permanent commissions to women short service commission officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Supreme Court on Monday decided to investigate similar career opportunities for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Coast Guard rescues Bangladeshi fishermen stuck in sea for two daysIndian Coast Guard rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen from a distressed boat with steering gear breakdown. The fishermen were handed over to a Bangladeshi coast guard ship after being stranded at sea for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Singapore: Indian Coast Guard chief leads delegation at ReCAAP meetingThe 18th annual ReCAAP ISC Governing Council Meeting in the series began on March 13 in Singapore with the participation of governors and governor's representatives from 21 ReCAAP member states.IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC notice to govt on Coast Guard pilot's plea seeking permanent commissionPriyanka Tyagi, a 14-year Indian Coast Guard (ICG) pilot and short service appointment (SSA) officer in the rank of assistant commandant, saved over 300 lives at sea, logged 4,500 flying hours - the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Defence ministry inks Rs 1,070-crore deal for 14 Fast Patrol VesselsThe defence ministry signs Rs 1,070-crore deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The FPVs, equipped with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Coast Guard conducts evacuation of ailing Indonesian ship crew memberIndian Coastal Guard carried out a successful medical evacuation, MEDEVAC, of the Indonesian crew, who were suffering from stomach pain and high fever, in high seas. After the operation, the patients..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Attack on merchant vessels: Indian Navy enhances maritime surveillance efforts in Arabian SeaTask Groups comprising destroyers and frigates have also been deployed to undertake maritime security operations and render assistance to merchant vessels in case of any incident. "Aerial surveillance..IndiaTimes - Published | Escorted by Indian Coast Guard, ship attacked by drone arrives at Mumbai portIndiaTimes - Published |
Navy begins investigation into attack on merchant vessel off India's west coastThe Indian Navy has launched an investigation into a suspected drone strike on a Mangalore-bound cargo vessel off India's west coast in the Arabian sea. The Navy and the Indian Coast Guard deployed..IndiaTimes - Published | Amazon India strengthens commitment to inclusive workplace by partnering with Indian Coast GuardIn a move towards fostering an inclusive workplace, Amazon India has signed a MoU with the ICG to provide career opportunities for ex-service. This initiative aligns with Amazon India's commitment to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Innovate while maintaining tradition in forces: Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh, Union defence minister, emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between tradition and innovation in the armed forces during a combined graduation parade. Singh urges officers to..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Coast Guard ship Samar decommissionedThe Indian Coast Guard ship Samar was decommissioned in a traditional armed forces ceremony in Kochi. Commissioned in 1996, the ship was based in Mumbai before being relocated to Kochi in 2009. Built..IndiaTimes - Published |
Smugglers send officials on gold hunt in Palk StraitThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have been on a gold hunt in the Palk Strait after smugglers from Sri Lanka threw the contraband into the sea on spotting a..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi govt has created a Sudarshan Chakra of security ring of India: Amit ShahUnion home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that a policy of maritime security has been adopted by the government led by Prime Minister Modi to make the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Marine..IndiaTimes - Published |
Coast Guard rescues 12 crew members of sinking vessel off Gujarat coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 12 crew members of a sinking supply vessel in the Arabian sea off the Gujarat coast, it said on Sunday. The operation was carried out on Saturday.IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Coast Guard seize sea cucumbers worth Rs 1.64 croreSea cucumbers are prohibited species under Wildlife Protection Act.DNA - Published |
Indian Coast Guard saves 19 people from sinking ship in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri coastThose saved included 18 Indians and one Ethiopian Master from Motor Tanker Parth, a Gabon-flagged vessel.DNA - Published | India vs Pak: Indian Coast Guard Dornier aircraft forced Pakistan Navy warship to retreatPost detecting Pakistani warship, an Indian Coast Guard Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft kept hovering over PNS Alamgir and warned it to retreatDNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
Cyclone Asani to intensify into a deep depression during next 24 hoursThe India Meteorological Department on Sunday said that cyclone Asani is likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 24 hours. Indian Coast Guard ships have been shepherding the..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi extends wishes to Indian Coast Guard on Raising DayIndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Coast Guard celebrates 46th Raising Day today - Know history, importanceIndia Coast Guard was established in 1977 and is the fourth largest in the world.DNA - Published | VS Pathania takes over as Coast Guard DGIndiaTimes - Published |
Director General VS Pathania is new Indian Coast Guard ChiefHe has undergone specialization in Search and Rescue and port operations with the US Coast Guard.DNA - Published | Two merchant vessels collide in Gulf of Kutch, Indian Coast Guard monitoring situation to prevent oil spillIndiaTimes - Published |
Two merchant vessels collide in Gulf of Kutch, no casualty, oil spill reported; ICG ships on standbyIndiaTimes - Published | |
