Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) The headquarters of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Region North East, based on Kolkata, received three of the eight Tatrakshak Medals (TM) awarded by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. This regional headquarters is in charge of operations along the West Bengal and Odisha coast. “Those from the Region North … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Hailing the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for its fight against piracy, terrorism and infiltration, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday conferred 32 medals on its personnel for gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service. Speaking at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, the Defence Minister hailed ICG for … Read more
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) A two-day exercise to test the coastal security mechanism in the state of West Bengal came to an end on Saturday. The exercise, named ‘Sagar Kavach’, was coordinated by the commander, Coast Guard Region North East, while the State Coastal Security Operation Centre (SCSOC) at Headquarters Coast Guard District No 8 … Read more
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Amrit Kaur participated in a cleanup drive of the Haldia Riverfront in West Bengal on Friday as part of the Force’s 49th Raising Day celebrations. The Indian Coast Guard was raised on February 1, 1977, with seven surface platforms. According to a senior ICG official, 100 … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia-BAKAMLA) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on maritime safety and security cooperation for another three years, an official said on Tuesday. The MoU was signed during the second high-level meeting in Coast Guard Headquarters in … Read more