Indian Coast Guard

October 13, 2026 1:46 PM

Indian Coast Guard team scales Mount Mukut ahead of planned Everest expedition in 2027

A 17-member Indian Coast Guard mountaineering team successfully scaled the 7,045-metre Mount Mukut on October 7, completing the final phase of an 18-month training programme for a planned Mount Everest expedition in 2027. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged in the team at a ceremony in Dehradun on Monday, October 12. Conducted under the guidance of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, the expedition began on September 15. The team established Base Camp-I on Oc...

October 6, 2026 7:58 PM

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth to inaugurate SAREX-2026 off Paradip coast; 24th NMSAR Board Meeting in Bhubaneswar

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) on October 7 and witness a search and rescue demonstration off the Paradip coast on October 8, as the Indian Coast Guard conducts the exercise to strengthen national and international maritime rescue preparedness. A key feature of SAREX-2026 will be the participation of 32 observers from 30 countries, highlighting the importance of cooperative protocols, strategic importa...

September 30, 2026 3:32 PM

ICG Seizes Narcotics Worth Over Rs 3,000 Crore in Arabian Sea, Apprehends Five

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Gujarat, has foiled a major maritime narcotics smuggling attempt in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep. The operation, conducted on September 25, resulted in the seizure of approximately 526 kg of high-grade narcotic substances, including heroin and methamphetamine, worth more than Rs 3,000 crore, according to the Ministry of Defence. Five Pakistani nationals operating the vessel were also apprehended ...

August 26, 2026 12:00 PM

India, Vietnam Coast Guards hold 7th high-level meeting in Chennai to strengthen maritime cooperation

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held their seventh High-Level Meeting in Chennai on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening cooperation in maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, marine pollution response and capacity building. The meeting, held on August 25 under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Coast Guard Cooperation, was co-chaired by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and VCG Vice Commandant Major General Luong Dinh Hung. The tw...

July 28, 2026 3:07 PM

Defence Minister Announces Gender-Neutral Induction, Faster Ex-Gratia Relief for Coast Guard Families

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled two major policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), introducing a gender-neutral framework for officer induction and career progression while simplifying the process of granting ex-gratia compensation to the families of personnel reported missing at sea during duty. The reforms were unveiled at Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard Paramesh S...

July 25, 2026 2:45 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 170 people in flood-hit Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued 170 stranded people through a series of extensive flood relief operations across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, as relentless rainfall and severe flooding continued to disrupt normal life in the region. Working in close coordination with the civil administration, the Coast Guard carried out 11 rescue operations since the midnight of July 22, overcoming heavy rainfall, strong currents and challenging weather conditions to evacuate peop...

June 21, 2026 11:34 AM

Indian Coast Guard marks Yoga Day with nationwide ‘Yoga Sangam 2026’ initiative

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with widespread participation across the country through its flagship initiative, “Yoga Sangam 2026,” highlighting transformative role of yoga in fostering holistic health, resilience, and well-being across all age groups. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the celebrations highlighted the role of yoga in promoting holistic health, resilience, and overall well-being across all age groups...

April 30, 2026 7:50 PM

Indian Coast Guard holds talks with Fincantieri to boost maritime technology collaboration

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday held high-level discussions with an Italian delegation, including representatives from Fincantieri, to explore collaboration in shipbuilding and advanced maritime technologies. The interaction, held at Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi, focused on potential partnerships with Indian shipyards for future projects, with an emphasis on enhancing vessel capabilities and operational efficiency. Key design features discussed included resilient hulls suited ...

March 3, 2026 3:58 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore deals for ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, VL-Shtil missiles

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (VL)-Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. The contracts were inked at South Block in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. According to the Ministry, the contract for six ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, along with operational role equipment, an engineering support pac...

February 12, 2026 6:37 PM

India signs ₹2,312 crore deal with HAL for eight Dornier aircraft for Coast Guard

India’s defence ministry on Wednesday signed a ₹2,312 crore ($278 million) contract with state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard, as part of its push to strengthen maritime security and boost domestic defence manufacturing. The ministry said the contract was signed under the Buy (Indian) category with HAL’s Transport Aircraft Division in Kanpur and includes operational role equipment for the aircraft. Defence S...