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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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THIRTEEN ARRESTED WITH ILLEGAL SHARK FISH, DRIED FISH AND FINS

During special search operations conducted by the Coast Guard personnel at the Galle fishery harbour on 15th November 2025 led to the arrest of thirteen (13) fishermen along with 6.5 kg of illegal shark fins, 20.15 kg dried shark fish along with 700 grams...

Nov 15, 2025

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT (CGTCP) SUCCESSFULLY INAUGURATED THE 2025/2026 SEASON

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (SLCG-TCP) successfully inaugurated the new season by releasing 87 Olive Ridleys baby turtles back to the ocean on 15th November 2025, with the participation of tourists, coast guard crew, and local community at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters premises...

Nov 15, 2025

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SIX LOCAL TOURISTS RESCUED FROM DROWNING

The Coast Guard lifesavers promptly responded and managed to rescue six (06) Sri Lanka tourists who were in danger of drowning in the seas off Bentota on 15th November 2025...

Nov 15, 2025

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OVER 1500 KILOGRAMS OF KENDU LEAVES TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY COAST GUARD

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), during a special search operation conducted off Wellamankara sea area in Wennappuwa, took in to custody thirty three (33) sacks containing approximately 1500kg of Kendu leaves on 14th November 2025...

Nov 14, 2025

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