In-shore patrol vessel commissioned into Coast Guard

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 17:42

An in-shore patrol vessel `ICGS Rajdhwaj` was on Wednesday commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard by Shipping Minister GK Vasan here.

Coast Guard arrested 98 Lankan fishermen in last 13 days

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 18:15

Sixteen Sri Lankan fishermen have been arrested for allegedly illegally fishing in Indian waters, taking the total of Lankan nationals held in the last 13 days to 98.

Coast Guard commissions C-404 ship at Vizhinjam

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:20

Indian Coast Guard on Friday commissioned a C-404 ship capable of operating in close and shallow waters at Vizhinjam harbour near here.

Justin Bieber wants security in bedroom too

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 16:13

Justin Bieber reportedly wants one of his bodyguards to sleep in his room to ensure that he is protected from unwanted elements.

Bangladesh troopers oppose Indian construction activity

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:41

Bangladesh Border Guard troopers have opposed the construction of a culvert, creating tension along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, an official said.

Guard dogs reduce killing of threatened species

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 15:29

Guarding dogs can significantly reduce conflict between livestock and large carnivores, such as cheetahs or leopards, scientists have found.

NSG rejigs commando training to ensure hostage safety

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 16:15

National Security Guard, which has till now trained its commandos in lethal operations leading to killing of terrorists, has re-oriented its modules in honing skills of the `Black Cats` to ensure hostage safety in counter-terror and hijack scenarios.

399 Navy cadets pass out of Indian Naval Academy

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 21:09

A batch of 399 cadets of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, including 28 women passed out on successful completion of their training at a grand passing out parade in the Indian Naval Academy here.

Major overhaul in Narendra Modi`s security cover

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 09:07

Days after serial blasts rocked Narendra Modi’s rally in Patna, the Central government has decided to provide the Advance Security Liaison to Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate.

Court rejects bail plea of 35 MV Seaman Guard Ohio crew members

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 22:19

A local court on Wednesday dismissed the bail petitions of the 35 crew members of the detained US ship MV Seaman Guard Ohio.

Hundreds of migrants rescued in sea off Italy

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 16:11

Italian navy and coast guard vessels rescued more than 700 migrants in waters between Sicily and North Africa overnight as an immigration crisis that has cost hundreds of lives this month showed no signs of abating.

Shooting at US base, two National Guard soldiers wounded

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 11:28

Two National Guard soldiers were wounded on Thursday in a shooting at a US military base in Tennessee, officers said, a month after a rampage killed 13 at a base in Washington.