On 27^th August 2023, Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers stationed at Mount Lavinia Lifesaving Post successfully rescued an individual who was in distress and at risk of drowning.

Aug 27, 2023

On 26^th August 2023, two persons and a motorbike were arrested along with a stock of 5000 foreign cigarettes in 02 operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with the support of the Chilaw Police and the Special Task Force (Mattakkuliya).

Aug 26, 2023

On 25^th August 2023, officers from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard stationed at Chilaw, in collaboration with the Chilaw Police, apprehended two individuals and seized a lorry containing a shipment of 1231.8 kg of Kendu leaves.

Aug 25, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Panadura and Gopalapuram public beach saved three locals during a successful rescue attempt on 24^th August 2023.

Aug 24, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers, attached to the Mirissa Lifesaving Post, saved three Russians, a German, and an Iranian from drowning at Mirissa beach on 23^rd August 2023. Two adults , aged 38 and 27, and a 6 year-old child who were Russian nationalists were swimming at the beach when they were suddenly swept away by strong sea currents. The Coast Guard lifesavers' alertness, skillfulness, and experience could save the three lives. The same day, a German male and a 25-year-old Iranian male were also at risk of drowning due to heavy sea currents and safely rescued by SLCG.

Aug 23, 2023

Two Germans were rescued by Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Mirrissa Lifesaving Post whilst drowning on 22^nd August 2023 in a successful rescue attempt.

Aug 22, 2023

The 12^th edition of the Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum took place from August 14^th to 17^th at the Shangri-la Hotel in Colombo.

Aug 17, 2023

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) LifeSavers attached to Mirissa life-saving post saved two Lebanese during a successful rescue attempt on 16^th August 2023.

Aug 16, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers rescued three persons including a Russian lady whilst drowning in two successful rescue attempts on 15^th August 2023.

Aug 15, 2023

Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Mount Lavinia Lifesaving Post rescued a local whilst drowning on 13^th August 2023.

Aug 13, 2023