Coast Guard

Watch: Coast Guard Helicopter Rescues Man From Drowning Off Goa

Goa News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Thursday June 13, 2019

Swept out to the sea by strong waves, an armyman was seen hanging onto a hoist winched down by the Indian Coast Guard helicopter to airlift him off Goa coast today. A video footage released by news agency ANI showed the man trying hard to stay afloat even as the rough sea and strong currents made rescue efforts extremely difficult.

Cyclone Vayu Won't Hit Gujarat, Changes Course Overnight: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday June 13, 2019

Cyclone Vayu will not hit Gujarat as it changed its trajectory overnight and moved further into the sea, the weather department said. However, coastal areas in the state continue to be on high alert as strong winds and rough seas are expected for the next 24 to 48 hours. Over three lakh people were evacuated from coastal district and the union terr...

Cyclone Vayu: AC-17 Aircraft To Fly Rescue Team To Gujarat From Vijaywada

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Gujarat Cyclone Vayu: Indian Coast Guard, Navy, Army, and Air Force units have been put on standby and surveillance aircraft and helicopters are carrying out aerial surveillance.

Coast Guard May Join Hands With Paramilitary Forces In Future: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Indian Coast Guard, which recently joined hands with the Assam Rifles to utilise each other's assets for operational training, might have such tie-ups with other paramilitary forces, a top Coast Guard official said today.

Kerala Top Cop Reviews ISIS Threat Along Coast, Seeks Locals' Cooperation

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday May 28, 2019

The Kerala police chief met with security agencies on Monday after intelligence reports that a boat carrying 15 ISIS terrorists had set off from Sri Lanka to Lakshadweep islands. The police have also asked for cooperation from local residents of coastal areas.

Heroin Worth 600 Crore Seized From Pak Fishing Vessel Off Gujarat Coast

India News | Edited By Abhimanyu Bose | Wednesday May 22, 2019

Heroin worth Rs 600 crore was seized from a Pakistani fishing vessel off the coast of Gujarat on Tuesday, the Indian Coast Guard said in a statement.

350 Kilograms Narcotics Worth Over Rs 3.45 Billion Seized In Pakistan

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 1, 2019

The Pakistan Coast Guards during a raid in the country's restive Balochistan province recovered 350 kgs narcotics worth over Rs 3.45 billion, officials said.

Cyclone Fani Highlights: Cyclone Strengthens, Odisha On "Yellow Alert"

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday May 2, 2019

Cyclone Fani, which is approaching the Odisha coast, has turned into an "extremely severe cyclonic" storm, the Navy said late last night. The Navy, the National Disaster Response Force and the Coast Guard are on high alert. The Met department has issued a "yellow warning" for the Odisha coast predicting heavy to very heavy rain in several areas. "

Fani Now "Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm", Odisha On Alert: 10 Points

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Cyclone Fani, which is forming over the Bay of Bengal with wind speeds up to 200 kmph, has turned into an "extremely severe cyclonic" storm, the Navy said late on Tuesday night. Coastal Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are on high alert. Cyclone Fani is expected to hit the Odisha coast by May 3. "The speed of Cyclone Fani at the time of rainfa...

Cyclone Fani May Intensify Further, Heads Towards Odisha Coast: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday April 30, 2019

The Navy is on high alert as Cyclone Fani, that is nearing coastal Odisha, intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm" today. It could strengthen further and turn to a "extremely severe cyclonic storm" in the next 36 hours, the weather department said in Fani cyclone update. Coastal Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are on high alert as Cyc...

Cyclone ''Fani'': Disaster Response Force, Coast Guard Put On High Alert

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 29, 2019

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Coast Guard have been put on high alert and fishermen asked not to venture into the sea as cyclone ''Fani'' is expected to intensify into a very severe storm by Tuesday, the Home Ministry said Monday.

Cyclone Fani to Turn Into ''Extremely Severe'' Storm, No Threat To Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh: Live Updates

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Monday April 29, 2019

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Coast Guard have been put on high alert and fishermen asked not to venture into the sea as cyclone ''Fani'' is expected to intensify into a very severe storm by Tuesday, the Home Ministry said Monday.

Indian Coast Guard Tightens Security Surveillance After Lanka Blasts

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 22, 2019

The Indian Coast Guard has tightens Security surveillance and deployed more ships and aircraft for patrolling following a series of devastating blasts in Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Indian Coast Guard On Alert To Stop Attackers From Fleeing Lanka: Sources

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday April 22, 2019

The Indian Coast Guard has been placed on high alert along the maritime border to prevent any attempt by those behind the Sri Lanka blasts to enter India, central sources said today.

Fisherman Missing, 7 Rescued As Boat Sinks Off Gujarat Coast

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2019

A fisherman went missing while seven others with him were rescued after their barge sank off the Gujarat coast Monday, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said.