Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Two dead as government bus falls into roadside gorge in Andamans

The rescue team and local police faced significant challenges in reaching the accident site due to difficult terrain.

15 November 2024, 08:16 IST

Two dead as government bus falls into roadside gorge in Andamans

15 November 2024, 08:16 IST

From ‘meaningless’ to ‘much needed’, renaming Port Blair evokes mixed reactions

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had on Friday announced that Port Blair, the capital city of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has been renamed Sri Vijaya Puram.

15 September 2024, 10:27 IST

From ‘meaningless’ to ‘much needed’, renaming Port Blair evokes mixed reactions

15 September 2024, 10:27 IST

BJP, Congress feud over renaming of Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram

Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress's campaign committee chairman TSG Bhasker said it was unfortunate that the central government didn't bother to discuss the matter with the people of the island.

13 September 2024, 19:11 IST

BJP, Congress feud over renaming of Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram

13 September 2024, 19:11 IST

Gradual integration of Andaman tribals into mainstream sparks mixed reactions

This trend is primarily noticed among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) such as Shompens, Jarawas (Ang), Onges, and the Great Andamanese who live in their respective reserved dense forests where non-tribals are barred.

08 September 2024, 07:56 IST

Gradual integration of Andaman tribals into mainstream sparks mixed reactions

08 September 2024, 07:56 IST

Objections by Shompen tribe is not in govt records, says Jairam Ramesh on Great Nicobar infra push

Ramesh said submissions made by the members of the community against the project were not entered into the records and discussed by an official panel that recommended de-notification of the tribal reserve.

27 August 2024, 16:45 IST

Objections by Shompen tribe is not in govt records, says Jairam Ramesh on Great Nicobar infra push

27 August 2024, 16:45 IST

'Disastrous human & ecological impact': Jairam Ramesh calls for review of Great Nicobar Island project by Parliamentary panels

Locating such a massive project here deliberately jeopardises investment, infrastructure, people, and the ecology, he said.

11 August 2024, 09:12 IST

'Disastrous human & ecological impact': Jairam Ramesh calls for review of Great Nicobar Island project by Parliamentary panels

11 August 2024, 09:12 IST

Andaman: Para-athlete alleges molestation by official, FIR lodged

According to the woman's complaint, she had written to the Department of Sports for remuneration for 2022-23 and other facilities meant for para-athletes.

05 August 2024, 10:43 IST

Andaman: Para-athlete alleges molestation by official, FIR lodged

05 August 2024, 10:43 IST

Government finalising DPR of Great Nicobar transhipment port, construction to begin in next few months

Great Nicobar Transhipment port project has been under scrutiny over environmental concerns.

04 August 2024, 07:05 IST

Government finalising DPR of Great Nicobar transhipment port, construction to begin in next few months

04 August 2024, 07:05 IST

HS Dhaliwal appointed new DGP of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Prior to his new role, Dhaliwal, a 1997-batch IPS officer, served as the special commissioner of police in New Delhi, overseeing traffic zone-II.

25 July 2024, 16:45 IST

HS Dhaliwal appointed new DGP of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

25 July 2024, 16:45 IST

Air India flight makes successful night landing at Port Blair Airport

The Air India Airbus A321 with 68 passengers on board landed at INS Utkrosh on Friday evening.

29 June 2024, 12:52 IST

Air India flight makes successful night landing at Port Blair Airport

29 June 2024, 12:52 IST