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MIRISSA BEACH CLEANING PROGRAMMERS CONDUCTED BY COAST GUARD PERSONNEL

As part of the series of coastal clean-up programmes implemented by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with the objective of realizing the national vision of “A Beautiful Coastline – An Attractive Tourist Destination,” beach cleaning programme was carried out covering Mirissa beach area...

Dec 04, 2025

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TWO FEMALE RUSSIAN NATIONALS RESCUED FROM DROWNING

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers rescued two (02) Russian tourist from drowning off Balapitiya seas on 01st and 02nd December 2025...

Dec 03, 2025

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OVER RS.1.5 MILLION VALUED NARCOTICS ARRESTED

During a special search operation conducted in Thissamaharama area with the assistance of the Police, Coast Guard personnel arrested a person with 03 kilograms and 536 grams of cannabis....

Dec 02, 2025

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OVER 04 KILOGRAMS OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE FOUND

Over four (04) Kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) were found during a special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on the Light House Island....

Dec 02, 2025

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LIFESAVING TRAINING FOR WOMEN SOLDIERS, WOMEN SAILORS, AIR WOMEN AND COAST GUARD WOMEN SAILORS

A Basic Lifesaving training course exclusively for women soldiers, women sailors, Air women and Coast Guard women sailors commenced at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard....

Dec 01, 2025

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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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