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India-Bangladesh facilitate safe repatriation of fishermen and fishing boa
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard on Thursday shared that the safe repatriation of 23 Indian fishermen and 2 fishing boats and the handing over of 128 Bangladeshi fishermen with 5 fishing boats to Bvangladesh Coast Guard was facilitated.
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President approves gallantry, service awards for Indian Coast Guard person
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
According to an official release, the awards honour the unwavering commitment and exemplary service of ICG personnel in safeguarding India's maritime boundaries.
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Indian Coast Guard station Frazerganj apprehends fishing boat involved in
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Station Frazerganj successfully conducted an operation on January 22, 2026, leading to the apprehension of an Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Laxminarayan for smuggling betel nuts from Bangladesh to India, the Indian Coast Guard said in a press release.
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US lawmakers accuse China of leading global illegal fishing, warn of threa
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US lawmakers accused China of leading illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing through its distant-water fleet. They warned this threatens global food security, marine ecosystems and US national security. The report also alleged forced labour abuses and called for stronger Coast Guard act
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Mauritius: India organises blood donation camp onboard ICGS Sankalp
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Anurag Srivastava, the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, organised a blood donation camp onboard the Indian Coast Guard Ship Sankalp on Monday, which saw enthusiastic participation from various quarters of society.
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INS Sudarshini to embark on transoceanic sail expedition - Lokayan 26
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic expedition, on Jan 20 2026. Reflecting India's rich maritime heritage and the vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam across the oceans, the ship will sail over 22,000 nau
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Indian Navy's first training squadron arrives at Changi Naval Base in Sing
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore on January 15. The squadron is on a training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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17th edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise kicks off in Maldi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, the Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), the Indian Coast Guard said on Satur
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FIR filed under Immigration Act after Coast Guard hands over Pakistani boa
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
An FIR has been filed under the Immigration and Foreigners Act after a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during a routine maritime patrol off the Gujarat coast on Wednesday, officials said.
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Indian Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani fishing boat inside Indian waters,
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Pakistani fishing boat, identified as AL-MADINA, had nine crew members onboard. The vessel has been seized and is being towed to Porbandar for thorough rummaging and joint interrogation by concerned agencies. The Coast Guard said the operation reflects its "unwavering commitment to se
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India, Japan Coast Guards hold 22nd High-Level Meeting in New Delhi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The delegations also discussed collaboration in emerging areas, including the use of advanced technology, information sharing, training programmes, and personnel exchanges. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress made since the last High-Level Meeting and agreed on the importa
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Pamban fishermen block National Highway, demanding action after 2 fisherme
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Fishermen in Pamban on Tuesday blocked the national highway, demanding action after two fishermen, Sarathkumar and Tyson, went missing at sea.
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