The Latest Breaking News from ICG

Beijing’s move is being seen as a shot in the arm for the Taliban as it struggles for global recognition amid sanctions.

The ICG Director General, Rakesh Pal, has said that the biggest achievement of the Indian Coast Guard in recent times has been the surface and air assets that are being deployed on regular basis, with about 55 to 60 ships and about ten to twelve aircraft every day out at…

Five fishermen from Sri Lanka detained by ICG near Dhanushkodi for poaching. Boat confiscated and handed to Marine Police. Identified as Abdul Hameed, Ahmed, Vimal, Arul Prasad, and Ajit. Accidentally entered Indian waters; investigations by Central & State agencies.

What’s happening in the border States of India’s northeast because of the Myanmar civil war? How have ethnic organisations responded to the Myanmar junta’s crackdown?

ICG detains 8 Sri Lankans, impounds 4 boats in Ramanthapuram. Q Branch officers conduct inquiries. 500 kg turmeric, 500 kg sea-cucumber seized from 4 locals. Customs unit officers investigate if gold bars were dropped into sea.

Body of missing Kerala fisherman recovered; 3 still missing. Body of Sharath, 25, of Malippuram, spotted by fishermen from Vypeen. Search operations by ICG, marine enforcement squad, coastal police, Fisheries dept. & local fishermen. Boat capsized due to overloading & poor condition. Survivors held onto can for 4 hrs before…

ICG conducts District Commanders’ and Works Conference in Chennai

The Indian Coast Guard ship, ICGS C-427, set sail from Vizhinjam and after maneuvering the rough seas launched an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) with medical configuration to carry out the mid-sea medical evacuation 110 nautical miles from Kochi.

The ICG control room at Kochi is providing timely help to fishermen at sea and can be contacted at 0484-2218969 and email dhq4@indiancoastguard.nic.in.