Indian Coast Guard

Rajnath Singh to review coastal security in Mumbai today

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will on Thursday hold a meeting with top officials of nine coastal states and four Union Territories to review coastal security.

Jun 16, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

How five 'dummy terrorists' managed to sneak into Mumbai and set alarm bells ringing

Nearly eight years have passed since Mumbai was attacked by 10 Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists on the fateful night of November 26, 2008.

Jun 09, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard undertakes medical evacuation off Mumbai

In yet another life saving mission, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) undertook medical evacuation in the dark hours from an SCI ship MV Goa off Mumbai in the wee hours of Thursday.

Apr 07, 2016, 11:23 AM IST

Coast Guard daredevils rescue man from a ship off Mumbai coast

The Indian Coast Guard lived up to their motto: 'Vayam Rakshamah'.

Apr 07, 2016, 10:38 AM IST

Rajendra Singh takes over as new Coast Guard chief

 Rajendra Singh today assumed charge as the Director General of Indian Coast Guard, succeeding Vice-Admiral H C S Bisht who has been appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Indian Navy`s Eastern Command.

Feb 27, 2016, 12:56 PM IST

When yoga guru Baba Ramdev rode water scooter, took everyone by surprise in Port Blair - Here's the pic

Baba Ramdev is known for his yoga skills. On Monday, the yoga guru took everyone by surprise when he rode a water scooter in Port Blair.

Feb 09, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard detains Pakistani boat off Gujarat coast

 The Indian Coast Guard detained a Pakistani boat with 11 crew members on Saturday.

Feb 06, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

Murud Beach tragedy: Missing student's body fished out

The body of a student missing in Monday's drowning tragedy at a beach here was fished out of the waters on Tuesday, an official said.

Feb 02, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard: 39 years in service of the nation - Interesting facts

With a force of about 10,440 active personnel, Indian Coast Guard works in close coordination with Indian Navy , local police and Customs to safeguard the country's economic and strategic interests.

Feb 01, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

Coast Guard has lived up to its motto: President

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings to all ranks of the Indian Coast Guard on the force's 39th anniversary, commending them for living up to its motto "We Protect".

Jan 31, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Parrikar bats for larger role for women in ICG combat ops

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday batted for a larger role for women in combat operations in Indian Coast Guard.

Jan 28, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

104 Indian fishermen return home

In a goodwill gesture ahead of the Pongal festival, Sri Lanka had on January 14 decided to release 104 Indian fishermen arrested by the country's navy for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters. 

Jan 21, 2016, 20:37 PM IST

Indo-Japan coastguards to begin joint exercise today

The Coast Guards of India and Japan will be conducting a joint exercise called 'Sahyog-Kaijin' off the Chennai coast on Friday.

Jan 15, 2016, 10:45 AM IST

Coast Guard rescues stranded fishermen in Rameswaram

Coast Guard rescues stranded fishermen in Rameswaram.

Jan 06, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

Chennai floods crisis: Updates on Thursday

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa conducted a survey of flood-affected areas in Chennai on Thursday.

Dec 03, 2015, 22:48 PM IST

NHRC seeks report over discontinuation of sea patrolling along Odisha coast

The NHRC has sought a report from the Indian Coast Guard and the Odisha government over discontinuation of sea patrolling along the Odisha coast in the Bay of Bengal.

Oct 31, 2015, 15:38 PM IST

ICGS Anmol fast patrol vessel commissioned

Fast patrol vessel 'ICGS Anmol' was commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard on Thursday.

Oct 15, 2015, 17:42 PM IST

16 fishermen set free by Sri Lanka return

Sixteen Indian fishermen, released by Sri Lanka after being arrested on charge of entering the island nation waters, Wednesday arrived at the port here.

Sep 16, 2015, 22:58 PM IST

L&T wins Rs 468-cr defence order for naval floating dock

The stock was trading at Rs 1,663.45, down 0.53 per cent, from its previous close on BSE.

Jun 03, 2015, 13:46 PM IST