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PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE REVIEWS

18Nov

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DEFENCE, ENGLISH, TAMILNADU

PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE REVIEWS

PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE REVIEWS PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMI TTEE ON DEFENCE REVIEWS INDIAN COAST GUARD’S ROLE IN COA STAL SECURITY A meeting of the Parliamentary Standi ng Committee on Defence was held at Chennai on 16 Nov 24 to review the wo rking of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in ensuring coastal security along Ind ia’s vast maritime boundaries. The del egation of Members of Parliament (MP s) was led by Hon’ble MP Shri Radha M ohan Singh, who chaired the meeting. Senior officials from the Ministry of De fence (MoD) and ICG also attended the meeting. The ICG was represented by Director G eneral S Paramesh, PTM, TM, Direct or General Indian Coast Guard, who prov ided a comprehensive overview of the ICG’s operational capabilities, strateg ic initi...

18Nov

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PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE REVIEWS

PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMI TTEE ON DEFENCE REVIEWS INDIAN COAST GUARD’S ROLE IN COA STAL SECURITY A meeting of the Parliamentary Standi ng Committee on Defence was held at Chennai on 16 Nov 24 to review the wo rking of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in ensuring coastal security along Ind ia’s vast maritime boundaries. The del egation of Members of Parliament (MP s) was led by Hon'ble MP Shri Radha M ohan Singh, who chaired the meeting. Senior officials from the Ministry of De fence (MoD) and ICG also attended the meeting. The ICG was represented by Director G eneral S Paramesh, PTM, TM, Direct or General Indian Coast Guard, who prov ided a comprehensive overview of the ICG's operational capabilities, strateg ic initiatives, and preparedness to add ress the nation’s coastal securit...

COMMODORE J SURESH IS THE NEW COMMANDANT

12Nov

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ENGLISH, NAVY, TAMILNADU

COMMODORE J SURESH IS THE NEW COMMANDANT

COMMODORE J SURESH IS THE NEW C OMMANDANT OF EMBARKATION HEA DQUARTERS, CHENNAI Commodore J Suresh, a senior naval of ficer, joined as the new commandant o f the Embarkation Headquarters in Ch ennai today. Commodore Suresh has a vast experie nce and expertise in logistics, troop m ovement and strategic operations. With a distinguished career in the Indi an Navy, he has held various leadershi p positions that have honed his capabb ilities in overseeing complex militaryo perations and coordinating logistical f unctions essential to national defence. Under his leadership, the Embarkation Headquarters in Chennai is set to conti bnue playing a vital role in managing t roop and equipment movements, coor dinating with civil authorities and ens uring that military personnel rec...

TAMILNADU NCC DIRECTORATE FELICITATES CADETS

6Aug

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TAMILNADU NCC DIRECTORATE FELICITATES CADETS

TAMILNADU NCC DIRECTORATE FELIC ITATES CADETS TAMILNADU NCC DIRECTORATE FELI CITATES CADETS FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN SHOOTING COMPE TITIONS The Headquarters NCC Director ate for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands proudly celebrated the achievements of its ca dets during a felicitation ceremony h eld on August 5, 2024, at the HQ NCC Directorate in Chennai. The event ho nored the exemplary performance of 66 cadets and their supporting staff in recent prestigious competitions. A team of 18 valiant NCC cadets from the HQ NCC Directorate participa ted in the Inter-Directorate Shooting C hampionship (IDSSC) 2024, held at Tri chy from July 2 to July 15, 2024. The ca dets displayed remarkable skill, discip line, and sportsmanship, securing ...

30Jul

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A newly constructed Community Hall

A newly constructed Community Hall A newly constructed Community Hall an Transit Accommodation in the Resi dential Quarters at Nandambakkam, Chennai. A newly constructed Community Hall and Transit Accommodation in the Res idential Quarters at Nandambakkam, Chennai was inaugurated by Smt. Devi ka Raghuvanshi, IDAS, Controller Gen eral of Defence Accounts (CGDA) in the presence of Shri. T. Jayaseelan, IDAS, C ontroller of Defence Accounts (CDA), Chennai. Brigadier Gaurav Atreya, Chief Engine er of Chennai Zone and Brigadier Kart hick Ram Mohan, Commandant of Mili tary Hospital Chennai were also prese ent on the occasion, including officers, staff members and families. CGDA in her speech said that over 21,0 00 cases of family pension were resolv ed in this Special Grievance Redre...

KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION

30Jul

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KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION

KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT CHENNAI MILITARY STATION On the occasion of 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Hon'ble Governor o f Tamil Nadu Shri RN Ravi and General Officer Commanding-Dakshin Bharat A rea of Indian Army, Lt Gen Karanbir Si ngh Brar laid wreaths at the Victory M emorial, Chennai today and paid hom age to the brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Senior most officials from the tri-servi ces and Indian Coast Guard in the Stati on, joined along to pay respects at the War Memorial. Kargil War heroes, vet erans and Veernaris of Dakshin Bharat Area also paid respects to the fallen he roes by laying wreaths. Hon'ble Gover nor Shri RN Ravi interacted with the K argil War h...

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (DEFE NCE WING)

16Jul

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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (DEFE NCE WING)

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (DEFENCE WING) PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (DEFE NCE WING) * * * * * Chennai 14 July 2024 TAMILNADU NCC DIRECTORATE GETS SILVER MEDAL IN ALL-INDIA SHOOTING COMPET ITION Karnataka & Goa NCC Directorate emer ged victorious in the Inter-Directorate S ports S hooting Competition (IDSSC) for the year 2024. NCC Directorates across India comp eted in the annual event held at Tiruchirap alli, conducted by the NCC Directorate of Tamilnadu Pondicherry & Andaman Nicob ar. The week-long competition was conclu ded with a fanfare to day. 300 NCC Cad ets from 17 NCC Dire ctorates participa ted in the ev ent. Win ning three Gold, th ree Silver and three Bronze medals, Kar nataka & Goa NC C D irectorate topped the medal tally. The hosts Tam...

INDIAN COAST GUARD AIRLIFTS A SRI LANKAN FISHERMAN WITH HEART AILMENT FROM DRIFTING BOAT OFF CHENNAI

8Apr

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INDIAN COAST GUARD AIRLIFTS A SRI LANKAN FISHERMAN WITH HEART AILMENT FROM DRIFTING BOAT OFF CHENNAI

INDIAN COAST GUARD AIRLIFTS A SRI LANKAN FISHERMAN WITH HEART AILMENT FROM DRIFTING BOAT OFF CHENNAI Indian Coast Guard helicopter evacuated a Sri Lankan fisherman who developed a heart condition on 05 Apr 2024 after his boat drifted to Indian waters due to engine failure. On 01 Apr 24, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) of Indian Coast Guard at Chennai had received a distress alert from MRCC Colombo about Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel (SLFV) ‘Kalpeni’ that was suspected to be adrift at sea due to snag in the engine. MRCC Colombo intimated that the boat had set sail from ‘Codbay’ fishing harbour in Sri Lanka on 22 March 24 with six crew members. The boat had ceased all communication from 28 Mar 24. MRCC Colombo intimated that the boat was likely to have entered Indian waters due ...

29Mar

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COAST GUARD CONDUCTS REGIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY AT CHENNAI

COAST GUARD CONDUCTS REGIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY AT CHENNAI Indian Coast Guard felicitated its ships and establishments in the Eastern region who have delivered outstanding performance in the year 2023. The award ceremony was conducted on 28 Mar 2024 at Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (East) in Chennai. Inspector General Donny Michael, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (East) awarded trophies and certificates to Coast Guard units who have excelled in the realm of maritime operations, maintenance and adopting eco-friendly practices. Indian Coast Guard ship ‘Vajra’ based at Tuticorin was adjudged the best ship in the region. Similarly, 744 Squadron (CG) based at Chennai was awarded the trophy for best aviation unit for providing seamless aerial coverage in the area of responsibility in year 20...

21Mar

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COAST GUARD CONDUCTS MARITIME POLLUTION RESPONSE SEMINAR AT CHENNAI

COAST GUARD CONDUCTS MARITIME POLLUTION RESPONSE SEMINAR AT CHENNAI Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No.5 (North Tamil Nadu) today conducted Pollution Response Seminar and Workshop involving officials from State Government, State Disaster Management Authority, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port, Adani Port Kattuppali, various Oil Handling Agencies, Collector Office, Chennai and other stakeholders at Chennai. The aim of the seminar was to review the preparedness of stakeholders to contain any incidence of Oil Spill at sea and associated shore-line cleanup. Various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contingency plans were discussed during the seminar to strengthen overall response mechanism for combating oil pollution at sea.