27 May 2026 Ahmedabad/Kutch: In a major breakthrough against maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad, successfully seized approximately 115 kilograms of cocaine worth nearly ₹1,150 crore during a joint operation conducted off the Mundra coast on the night of May 25–26, 2026. According to official information, the […]
A depression brewing over the East-Central Arabian Sea is expected to trigger rough seas and strong winds. Acting on IMD India Meteorological Department forecasts, India Coast Guard has proactively alerted all merchant vessels and fishing boats along the Gujarat coast. ICG ships, aircraft, and coastal stations are issuing continuous weather advisories, ensuring real time communication […]
All 22 people stranded due to heavy rains at Pipavav Dham near Victor village in Rajula taluka of Amreli district where GWSSB water harvesting operations were underway have been safely rescued by the Indian Coast Guard.
Gujarat has the longest coastline and fishermen go to sea for catching fish to earn their livelihood. However, as the weather is expected to change from tomorrow, ICG Indian Coast Guard, which protects the sea border and fishermen has advised those fishermen who have gone to sea to return back to coast. The ICG Indian […]
Ahmedabad Monday, 14 April 2025, In an overnight operation on 12-13 April 2025, Indian Coast Guard undertook an intelligence based anti-narcotics operation at sea jointly with the Gujarat ATS. More than 300 kg of narcotics worth approx Rs 1800 crore has been seized. The operation was a perfect example of inter-agency coordination wherein based on […]
On the occasion of Republic Day, the President of India conferred prestigious medals to Indian Coast Guard personnel in recognition of their exemplary service and gallantry acts. From the Western Seaboard of the Indian Coast Guard, four officers and one sailor were honored. Additional Director General Anil Kumar Harbola, TM, Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard), […]
Ahmedabad Tuesday, 12 November 2024, In yet another well coordinated and expeditious response, Indian Coast Guard lived upto its Motto ‘We Protect’, wherein, an Interceptor Boat ICGS C-149 who tasked for a life saving mission, thus saving a precious life on 11 November 2024. Swiftly responding to a call for rendering assistance to a critically […]
Friday, 18 October 2024 Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters at Gandhinagar coordinated a Coastal Security Exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ on 16-17 October 2024, for the State of Gujarat and Union Territory of Daman & Diu. This is the second exercise in this year and aims at honing the maritime and coastal security aspects and validation of […]
Ahmedabad Wednesday, 16 October 2024, The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Regional Headquarters (North West) organised a three day Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise at Vadinar from 14-16 October 2024. The exercise was aimed at enhancing preparedness and co-ordination skills amongst stakeholders for ensuring seamless marine pollution response, towards protection of India’s Maritime environment. The event […]
Indian Coast Guard at Daman & Diu swiftly responded to fm fishing boat Premsagar. The boat was flooded and sinking, some 50 kms off Porbandar. ICG C-161 urgently sailed to render help & all five crew members recovered by ICG ship prior boat sank. Post medical care, crew brought to Harbour.
