Katchatheevu Island's St. Anthony Church Father John Joseph Kennady on Saturday, the last day of the two-day annual St. Anthony festival, said that the island is a harmonious place that embraces everyone.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) had deployed ships and an aircraft to ensure the safety of fishermen travelling to Katchatheevu Island for the annual two-day festival at St. Antony's Church.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has deployed ships and an aircraft to ensure the safety of fishermen travelling to Katchatheevu Island for the annual two-day festival at St. Antony's Church.
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Saksham, an offshore patrol vessel arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 12, for a three-day goodwill visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and fostering regional partnerships, the ICG said in an official statement.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a joint operation with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), seized 29.954 kg Hashish Oil worth Rs 33 crore from a tug-barge vessel sailing towards Maldives on March 7 2025.
The 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.
A fishing boat belonging to Rakesh Gan caught fire approximately 6-7 nautical miles off the coast of Akshi, Alibaug, in the Raigad district during the early hours of Thursday, officials said.
Speaking at the Indian Coast Guard Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, Singh called upon the marine forces, especially ICG, to remain alert for challenges such as cyber-attacks, data breaches, signal jamming, radar disruption and GPS spoofing, in addition to conventional threats.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh awarded medals to Indian Coast Guard personnel for their exemplary service in coastal security, rescue operations, and tackling maritime threats. The ceremony highlighted ICG's growth and achievements in maritime safety.
As per the ministry release, these state-of-the-art radios will enable secure and reliable information sharing, collaboration, and situational awareness through high-speed data and secure voice communication.
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.
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.