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New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The New Coast Guard Jetty at Vizhinjam was inaugurated by Director General S Paramesh, AVSM, PTM, TM of Indian Coast Guard in the presence of Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region(West) in an official ceremony held at Vizhinjam on Saturday, a release said on Saturday. As per the release, the CG Jetty at Vizhinjam will be a cutting-edge in safe berthing and swift deployment of surface assets. The newly inaugurated berth with 76.7 ...Read More >
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], June 7 (ANI): Following the completion of one month of Operation Sindoor, people living near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan expressed happiness. A resident in Barmer said that there was too much enthusiasm among the people during Operation Sindoor, and nobody living near the border vacated their village. A resident, Raghuvir Singh, said, "My village is just 2 km away from the Indo-Pak border. We have seen Operation Sindoor very closely. Nobody living near the bo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The New Coast Guard Jetty at Vizhinjam was inaugurated by Director General S Paramesh, AVSM, PTM, TM of Indian Coast Guard in the presence of Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region(West) in an official ceremony held at Vizhinjam on Saturday, a release said on Saturday. As per the release, the CG Jetty at Vizhinjam will be a cutting-edge in safe berthing and swift deployment of surface assets. The newly inaugurated berth with 76.7 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 7 (PTI) A delegation of Indian Olympic Association, Central and Gujarat state government met Commonwealth Sport officials in London to have a better understanding of the process and the framework relating to securing hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The delegation included IOA chief PT Usha and officials from the Union Sports Ministry as well as the Gujarat state government. They met the Commonwealth Sport officials over two days in London. While the prop ...Read More >
New Delhi, 07 Jun 2025: In a significant move to bolster India's coastal surveillance and maritime operational capabilities, DG Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, inaugurated a new dedicated jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala today. The state-of-the-art jetty features a 76.7metre berth designed to accommodate Indian Coast Guard (ICG) vessels, enhancing rapid deployment and operational turnaround of ships. Strategically located just 10 nautical miles from maj ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: A new Coast Guard jetty, designed to enable safe berthing and swift deployment of surface assets, was inaugurated at Vizhinjam on Saturday. The facility was opened by Indian Coast Guard Director General S Paramesh, AVSM, PTM, TM, in the presence of Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander of the Coast Guard Region (West), during an official ceremony, according to a Defence release. Describing the jetty as a "cutting-edge" addition, the release said the berth -- w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The Dogra Regimental Centre held the passing out parade and attestation ceremony for the 5th Agniveer Course on June 4 at the historic Jamedar Lala Parade Ground, according to a release on Friday. A total of 402 Agniveers passed out and were attested to be sworn in as part of the Indian Army. Also Read | G7 Summit 2025: Invite to PM Narendra Modi Shatters Opposition's 'Foreign Policy Failure' Narrative. The Agniveers underwent rigorous training for 31 weeks fr ...Read More >
Bhopal, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Parliamentary affairs, Kailash Vijayvargiya stirred controversy on Thursday with remarks disapproving of women wearing short outfits, asserting that such a trend is a foreign concept of beauty and not aligned with Indian tradition. A six-time legislator and a state government minister, Vijayvargiya emphasised that in Indian culture, women are regarded as a form of Goddess and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Seemanth Kumar Singh was appointed new commissioner of Bengaluru after CM Siddaramaiah took action against top cops following the Bengaluru stampede that claimed eleven lives.Earlier in the day, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah suspended Additional Director General and Commissioner of Police B Dayananda, along with several other police officers, with immediate effect. The decision was taken following the stampede in front of Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's victory celebrations, ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) Over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha have been protected under the Indian Coast Guard's annual mission 'Operation Olivia', officials said on Monday. Conducted annually from November to May, 'Operation Olivia' is an important initiative of the ICG aimed at ensuring safe nesting grounds for the turtles particularly at Gahirmatha Beach and surrounding coastal areas of Odisha, which see the arrival of over eight lakh turtles each ...Read More >
Chennai: Announcing the seizure of contraband worth Rs 52,560.96 crore in a single year, including the recent record seizure of 6,016 kg of narcotics in a single catch in the Andaman Sea, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Friday that it was poised to achieve its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030. In a statement issued on the eve of its 49th Raising Day that falls on Saturday, IGC said that it kept solidifying its position by increasing its capacity as one ...Read More >
Last week, the Indian Coast Guard said they found the device on a Myanmar boat they seized near the Andaman and Nicobar islands. This was the biggest such drug bust by the Coast Guard, authorities said. They reportedly seized 6,000kg (13,227 lb) of methamphetamine from the boat. Police estimated it was worth $4.25bn (£3.35bn). Police in the Indian archipelago of Andaman and Nicobar say they have arrested six Myanmar nationals in the case. Starlink has been aiming to launch services in India s ...Read More >
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a ₹21,772 crore package to strengthen maritime security. This includes 151 new boats for the Navy and six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) for the Coast Guard. These assets are designed for rapid response, surveillance, and rescue missions. With advanced technology and indigenous manufacturing under the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative, the acquisitions aim to address emerging maritime threats in the Indo-Pacific and reinforce India's role i ...Read More >
The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal remained practically stationary about 100 km east-northeast of Trincomalee and it will intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai said. The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal intensifies in the Bay of Bengal, posing a threat to Tamil Nadu's coastal areas. As per RMC Chennai, orange alert for very heavy rains is likley to occur at isolated pla ...Read More >
A deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is predicted to escalate into a cyclonic storm, posing a threat to Tamil Nadu. The Indian Coast Guard is actively coordinating with state agencies to safeguard seafarers, issuing advisories for fishing boats to return to safer harbors. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports the depression moving north-northwest at a slow pace, and it was centered at 8.9°N latitude and 82.1°E longitude as of November 27. The storm is expected to intensi ...Read More >
Chennai ( Tamil Nadu) [India], November 27 (ANI): As a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, the Indian Coast Guard has started coordinating with the state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety. The ICG said that its ships, aircraft and radar stations issued advisories for fishing boats to return to the harbour. "Deep Depression in the #BayofBengal likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards #Tamilnadu, as per # ...Read More >
The Special Operations Group of Rajasthan Police has apprehended three physical training instructors along with a lecturer as part of their investigation into the fraudulent use of dummy candidates in recruitment examinations, according to officials on Wednesday. The instructors, accused of substituting 'dummy' candidates during a 2022 recruitment test, have been detained for their involvement. Additionally, the lecturer faces allegations of impersonating a candidate in another exam, officials ...Read More >
As a part of the new agreement between Mazagon Dock and BEML, Mazagon Docks will make facilities available to BEML's research team in exchange for their technical support to design and manufacture strategic equipment, reported PTI. The government-owned BEML Ltd. (formerly known as Bharat Earth Movers Ltd) announced on Wednesday, November 27, that it has signed an agreement with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to develop technologies for the marine industry, news agency PTI reported. According to the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence informed on Wednesday that it will conduct a two-day 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue exercise and workshop for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Kerala's Kochi. The workshop will be undertaken from November 28 to 29 and the event will be inaugurated by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. ICG Director General S Paramesh, also the National Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinating Authority, will also remain present during the e ...Read More >
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: As Uttar Pradesh prepares for the world's largest spiritual gathering, officials have announced that robotic fire tenders will be deployed at Mahakumbh 2025 for the first time to enhance fire safety. Apart from these cutting-edge machines, 200 specially trained fire commandos will be stationed to manage emergencies and protect visitors. Mahakumbh is scheduled to begin from January 13, 2025, Millions of devotees will take a holy bath in the Ganga river. Additional Director ...Read More >
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