New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day and hailed the force’s crucial role in safeguarding the country’s maritime interests and safety.The Indian Coast Guard, established on February 1, 1977, is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency with jurisdiction over its territorial waters, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone.The Indian Navy first proposed the formation of t…
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Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s co-ordination with Bangladesh authorities, on Thursday, successfully repatriated 23 Indian fishermen along with two Indian fishing boats (IFBs) detained by authorities in that country. The Indian fishermen were detained in Bangladesh for crossing the International Maritime Border Line (IMBL) with the intent to fish in Bangladesh’s territorial waters.This was part of a mutual repatriation exercise.As …
Thiruvananthapuram Jan 26 (IANS) Comdt Indu P. Nair, Regional Law Officer at the Indian Coast Guard’s Eastern Regional Headquarters in Chennai and a native of Thiruvananthapuram, has been awarded the prestigious Tatrakshak Medal by the President of India in recognition of her distinguished and meritorious service spanning over 22 years. A law graduate from the Government Law College, Thrissur, Comdt Indu has played a pivotal role in strengthening the legal and operational framework of the Indi…
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard on Monday arrested 24 Bangladeshi fishermen for allegedly crossing the international marine border in the Bay of Bengal in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal and entering Indian waters, and handed them over to the coastal police wing of the West Bengal Police.Early on Monday morning, a patrolling vessel of the Indian Coast Guard spotted a Bangladeshi fishing trawler with 24 fishermen within Indian waters. The Coast Guard vessel chased the traw…
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Bureau of Naviks (BUVIK), the dedicated arm of the Indian Coast Guard responsible for the management of enrolled personnel (Naviks), organised a heartfelt farewell ceremony on January 8, 2026, for Enrolled Personnel set to superannuate or retire on January 31, 2026. The event, held at the Bureau’s premises in Cheetah Camp, Mankhurd, Mumbai, paid glowing tributes to the retiring Tatrakshaks (Guardians of the Coast) for their unwavering dedication and exemplary service in…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Vice-Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, asked the 2,172 passing out trainee sailors at the INS Chilka to hone their professional skills and be technologically aware, while imbibing the Navy’s core values of duty, honour, and courage, an official said on Friday. As many as 2,172 sailor trainees took part in the Passing Out Parade of second batch of year 2025 held at the INS Chilka on Thursday, marking the successful culmi…
Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Samudra Pratap’, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, describing it as an embodiment of India’s mature defence industrial ecosystem.Praising the ecosystem for its capability to handle complex manufacturing challenges effectively, Rajnath Singh said the addition of ICGS Samudra Pratap will significantly enhance the ICG’s operational capability in pollution control, fire-fighti…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the Indian Coast Guard’s first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap in Goa on Monday.An official message on ICG’s social media handle said, “@IndiaCoastGuard Ship Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, will be commissioned by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at @goashipyardltd, #Goa on 05 Jan 26.”“Built by #GSL with over 60% indigenous content, the 114.5 Mtr, 4,200 to…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Monday commission the Indian Coast Guard’s first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap in Goa, an official said on Sunday.An official message on ICG’s social media handle said, “@IndiaCoastGuard Ship Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, will be commissioned by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at @goashipyardltd, #Goa on 05 Jan 26.”“Built by #GSL with over 60% indigenous cont…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Strengthening cooperation and professional affiliation between the two premier forces of the country, a 10-member delegation of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is on a six-day visit to Assam Rifles formation at Kunjaban Garrison, Agartala, Tripura, officials said on Wednesday. The visit began on December 22 and will last till December 27.According to defence officials, the visit is being conducted under the framework of institutionalised ‘Charter of Affiliation’ between…