One thousand and six hundred three (1603) turtle hatchlings have been hatched out from 1903 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Projects (CGTCP). They have been safely released into the sea in recent days and this rare events have caught the eyes of many foreigners and civilians in the area. The CGTCP takes every effort to conserve turtle eggs in or around their natural nest cages to ensure safety and natural habitat, and only conserves them in protected areas when natural nest are threatened.

Apr 25, 2022

The Lifesavers attached to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mirissa beach saved a local male during successful rescue attempt on 23^rd April 2022.

Apr 25, 2022

A joint lifesaving training course was conducted to improve interoperability among service personnel to act in collaboration for ensuring water safety and drowning prevention in the country. The training course was concluded in a charming ceremony on 12^th April at Coast Guard Life Saving Training School Balapitiya (LSTS Balapitiya).

Apr 15, 2022

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Hikkaduwa rescued three Russian nationals, during a successful rescue attempt on 12^th April 2022. A 39 years old male, 37 years old lady and 13 years old boy were rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Hikkaduwa beach.

Apr 14, 2022

Six hundred and twenty seven (627) baby turtles have been hatched out of 675 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the island under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP).

Apr 11, 2022

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mirissa rescued Rusian female (30 years old) during a successful rescue attempt on 07^th April 2022. She was rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents in front at Mirissa Beach.

Apr 07, 2022

Three Hundred and thirteen (313) turtle hatchlings came out from 402 turtle eggs which were conserved in different locations of the country under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP). They were released safely into the sea during the past few days and this rare incidents were witnessed by many foreigners and civilians in the area.

Apr 02, 2022

Australian border forced (ABF) Superintendent (Ms.) Joanne Prior of Australian High Commission in India was made a short visit to Sri Lanka yesterday and despite her busy schedule, she was pleased to meet Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard (DG SLCG) at Coast Guard rear headquarters at Wellawatta on 31^st Mar 2022.

Apr 01, 2022

A visiting two member delegation of the New Zealand custom and New Zealand police paid a courtesy call to the Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard (DG SLCG) and the delegation was headed by the New Zealand High Commissioner in Sri Lanka and the Deputy Commissioner.

Apr 01, 2022

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mirissa rescued a 20 years old Indian female during a successful rescue attempt on 01^st April 2022. She was rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Mirissa Beach.

Apr 01, 2022