The Indian Coast Guard marks its 49th Raising Day on 1st February 2025, celebrating its growth from a small force in 1977 to a formidable maritime security service with over 150 ships and 75 aircraft. The ICG's key achievements include life-saving missions, anti-smuggling efforts, disaster r
"This meeting and visit is in continuation of the efforts by the Governments of the two countries to enhance cooperation between the Coast Guards in the field of maritime safety and security," the Indian Coast Guard noted.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the President's Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak Medal (TM) for eight Indian Coast Guard personnel for their gallantry, exceptional duty devotion, and meritorious service ahead of the 76th Republic Day.
As part of the Indian Coast Guard's 49th Raising Day celebrations, the Indian Coast Guard on Sunday announced the commencement of the 'Sentinels of the Sea - Sarhad Se Samandar' motorcycle expedition, according to an official release.
India Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 54 passengers after receiving a distress call from Lakshadweep Administration about a missing boat. The Passengers included 22 women, 9 men, 3 infants and 20 children,a press release said.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship rescued 54 passengers including 22 women and 23 children from a missing boat enroute from Kavaratti to Suhelipar Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The flying operations of the 330 ALH Dhruvs were stopped after an Indian Coast Guard chopper with three personnel crashed during a routine training sortie. All three personnel lost their lives in the crash.
In a mutual exchange of fishermen coordinated between the Indian Coast Guard and the Bangladesh Coast Guard, ICG Ship Varad and Amrit Kaur successfully repatriated 95 fishermen along with four Indian fishing boats while handing over 90 Bangladeshi Fishermen including 12 rescued from sunke