Indian Coast Guard
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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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Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Sachet' departs for Sudan with over 2 tons of life-saving medicinesThe Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed for Sudan on Friday, carrying over 2 tons of life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Coast Guard should be alert to cyber attacks, data breach: Rajnath SinghDefence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday urged the Indian Coast Guard to remain vigilant against unconventional threats like cyberattacks and data breaches. The government's enhanced budget allocation..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CBI probing Coast Guard ex-chief for tampering of ACRsCBI has filed an FIR against former Coast Guard director general K Natrajan for allegedly tampering with confidential reports of senior officers. The probe found irregularities and manipulations,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Coast Guard chopper crashes in Gujarat during routine sortie; 3 killedIndiaTimes - Published | |
How navy speedboat rammed into Mumbai ferry leaving at least two dead - What we know so farOff Mumbai's coast, a naval speedboat collided with a ferry carrying 110 people to Elephanta Island, resulting in two fatalities and four critical injuries. A viral video captures the speedboat's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi trawlers with 78 fishermenThe Indian Coast Guard apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 fishermen aboard for illegally fishing in Indian waters. The trawlers, Laila-2 and Meghna-5, were intercepted near the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: India, Pakistan Coast Guards come together to rescue 12 crew members from sunken vessel in Arabian SeaTwelve Indian crew members of the sunken vessel MSV Al Piranpir were rescued in the North Arabian Sea through a joint effort by the Indian Coast Guard and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. The crew..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen from Pakistan custodyThe Indian Coast Guard rescued seven Indian fishermen who were apprehended by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) near the maritime boundary. The fishermen were aboard the fishing boat 'Kal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Daring rescue: Indian Coast Guard ship intercepts Pakistan maritime vessel, saves 7 fishermenSeven Indian fishermen were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard after being apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary. The fishermen were retrieved..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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 |
