Police and magistrates are on alert in South Andaman as the district Admin reservesto prevent disruption from a bandh
With a proposed bandh looming, the South Andaman administration has drawn a firm line...
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From Farm to Fair Price: Dweep Sugandh push for transparent spice & honey procurement
In a significant step towards fair, transparent and farmer-friendly procurement, the Department of Agriculture, A&N Administration has launched an Online...
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Polio-free isn’t Polio-safe: Islands gear up for intensive National Immunisation drive
India may be polio-free, but the fight is far from over — and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are stepping up to ensure the virus never finds a way back.
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Fishermen turn frontline guards in North Andaman’s coastal security drive
Reinforcing the role of fishermen as the first line of defence along the coastline, the North & Middle Andaman District Police on Tuesday held a Fishermen Watch...
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Hygiene lapse at JNRM sparks call for enquiry, reforms in higher education institutes in Islands
Allegations of poor sanitation and administrative neglect at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ premier government college have resurfaced after...
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Sea Cucumbers, Jungle chases and a fishermen’s tip: How ‘Coral Shield’ closed in on foreign poachers
A tip-off from local fishermen set off a two-week manhunt across dense jungles and remote sea routes of North Andaman, ending in the...
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Retiring on revision day no bar to higher pension, rules Supreme Court
Employees who retire on the very day a pay revision takes effect cannot be denied its pensionary benefits, the Supreme Court has ruled, settling a long-standing dispute...
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Law meets the Forest: Legal awareness drive for A&N Forest Officials
In a move to strengthen legal literacy among frontline forest officials, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, in association with the...
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IFS officers dive deep into island biodiversity at Andaman training event
From coral reefs to mangroves, India’s frontline forest officers got a close look at the fragile wealth of island ecosystems as a week-long national training...
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ICAR–CIARI trains staff in scientific natural and organic farming
With a focus on chemical-free and climate-resilient agriculture, ICAR–Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI) concluded a week-long training programme on...
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Govt assures support to A&N MP on minority development projects
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday assured the lone Member of Parliament from the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands that the Centre would extend full...
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INTUC gears up for Works Committee polls at Chatham Saw Mill
Setting the tone for the upcoming 28th Works Committee Election, senior trade union leader TSG Bhasker on Tuesday chaired a key Works Committee meeting at Chatham Saw Mill...
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LG briefs leaders on GNI project, jobs and tourism push for Islands
With development and employment high on the agenda, a delegation of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state office-bearers met the Lieutenant Governor at Raj Niwas on...
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A huge amount vanishes in fake trading trap, cyber police steps in
What began as a seemingly legitimate online investment opportunity has turned into a financial nightmare for a resident of Sri Vijaya Puram, who was allegedly duped of...
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Great Nicobar airport: ex-servicemen families flag land acquisition concerns
Even as the Centre pushes ahead with the ambitious Green Field International Airport project at Great Nicobar, concerns over land acquisition and rehabilitation...
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Billiground booze bust: Police crack down on illegal liquor trade
A tip-off turned into a major haul as Billiground Police swooped down on an illicit liquor racket at the bustling Billiground Market, seizing a large cache of illegally...
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Carnic gears up for a Sporting Fiesta
Car Nicobar is buzzing with anticipation as the island prepares to turn its sandy shores into a vibrant arena of action, teamwork and youthful energy. From beach volleyball and tug of war to high-speed...
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Pilot scheme to tackle cattle malnutrition, revive fertility and raise island milk output
In a targeted push to lift dairy productivity in the far-flung corners of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chief Secretary Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar...
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South Andaman power cuts shrink as new capacity comes online
In a welcome relief for residents and businesses alike, South Andaman is seeing its power cuts fade far faster than feared, with load shedding already slashed to a fraction of...
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Spl. Court denies bail to ex-MP Kuldeep Rai Sharma, 3 others in ED money-laundering case
A Special Court in Port Blair has rejected the bail pleas of former Andaman and Nicobar Islands MP Kuldeep Rai Sharma and three other accused in an...
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