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FOREIGNER RESCUED FROM DROWNING

Responding swiftly to a drowning incident, 58 year old Polish woman was rescued by lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard...

Nov 30, 2025

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COAST GUARD RUSHES AID TO FLOOD VICTIMS

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard, responding to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island due to the ‘Ditwah’ cyclone has been continuously conducting relief operations with effect from 28th November 2025...

Nov 28, 2025

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TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED WITH APPROX 800 GRAMS OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE (ICE)

During a special search operation conducted in Maradana, Beruwala area with the assistance of Police Special Task Force, two persons were arrested along with approx 800 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice)....

Nov 28, 2025

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD EXHIBITS OIL SPILL RESPONSE AND LIFE-SAVING CAPABILITIES AT THE AQUA PLANET SRI LANKA – INTERNATIONAL EXPO 2025

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) participated in the Aqua Planet Sri Lanka – International Expo 2025 exhibition, a premier national event celebrating ocean innovation, marine biodiversity and sustainable aquatic practices...

Nov 23, 2025

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THREE RESCUED FROM DROWNING

Coast Guard lifesavers promptly responded and rescued three (03) tourists, including a female Belarusian national, who were in danger of drowning in the seas off Mount Lavinia and Mirissa...

Nov 23, 2025

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PERSON ARRESTED WITH 2020 FOREIGN CIGARETTES

A person with 2020 foreign cigarettes was arrested by the Coast Guard along with Police Special Task Force during a special search carried out in Periyamulla...

Nov 22, 2025

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COAST GUARD CONDUCTS LIFESAVING AWARENESS PROGRAMME

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard, in collaboration with the Disaster Management Coordinating center Matara, conducted a comprehensive theoretical and practical awareness programme....

Nov 21, 2025

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MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA CONDUCTED CHEF TRAINING TO COAST GUARD

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard, in collaboration with Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, conducted a Culinary Art Chef Training Program on 20th November 2025 at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa...

Nov 20, 2025

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COAST GUARD SEIZES NARCOTICS STOCK VALUE OVER RS.703 MILLION

Sri Lanka Coast Guard in collaboration with Crime Division Peliyagoda (Western Province, North) conducted a special search operation off Benthara seas and arrested 43 kilograms and 968 grams...

Nov 18, 2025

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD COMMEMORATES FALLEN WAR HEROES

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) commemorated the nation’s fallen war heroes, who selflessly sacrificed their lives to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland, during a solemn ceremony held on 16 November 2025. The event took place at the SLCG Headquarters...

Nov 16, 2025

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