Andaman and Nicobar islands

Exposed coastlines? 13 states report broken patrol boats, staff and funds shortage

December 29, 2024 10:49 pm

During a recent review of the Coastal Security Scheme's phases I and II, 13 coastal states flagged critical shortages.

Massive Income Tax raids underway in Andamans: Official

December 07, 2024 1:27 pm

A team of over 120 income tax officials from Kolkata landed at Veer Savarkar International Airport on December 4, and they also alerted the airport officials to prevent the suspects from boarding flights to leave Port Blair.

Now Andaman Islands more accessible with Air India Express starting daily flights from Kolkata

December 02, 2024 4:16 am

The inaugural flight took off from NSC Bose International Airport at 5:40 am on Sunday.

Govt plans to develop fishing infra in A&N, Lakshadweep: Minister

September 18, 2024 10:03 pm

Besides, the government has also approved three smart fishing harbours with a cost of Rs 369.80 crore and these will be established in three states, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, and Puducherry, he said.

Site with least environmental impact not chosen for Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh

August 28, 2024 1:29 pm

The Great Nicobar infrastructure project will lead to the permanent displacement of the Nicobarese tribal people, said Jairam Ramesh in his response to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

How a wildlife sanctuary in the Great Nicobar Island was made to vanish

August 14, 2024 10:32 am

After a port project was approved, it was concluded that the site, home to mangroves, turtles, corals and the endemic Nicobar megapode, should never have been a protected area

Man who sought action against ex-Andaman chief secretary found dead

July 29, 2024 9:34 pm

Former Andaman and Nicobar Island chief secretary Jitendra Narain was arrested in connection with a gang rape case filed by a 21-year-old woman in 2022 after his anticipatory bail plea was denied by a local court.

Nicobar port plan: Flagged in no-go zone earlier, now in permitted area

July 29, 2024 8:52 am

The Great Nicobar ‘Holistic Development’ Project was conceived by the NITI Aayog and the key plan includes construction of an international container transshipment terminal among other facilities.

No votes from Nicobar, now your days will be bad, says Andaman and Nicobar BJP MP

June 21, 2024 9:23 pm

In the video, which surfaced on June 5, a day after the Lok Sabha poll results but came to the fore only recently BJP MP Bishnu Pada Ray is addressing a public gathering in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' union territory.

An Expert Explains: The strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

April 19, 2024 1:43 pm

The new thrust on developing strategic infrastructure, both civilian and military, on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is decades overdue. Here’s what needs to be done, how, and why

15 years on: Heartbreaking photos from the devastating tsunami of 2004

December 27, 2019 11:51 am

December 26 marked 15 years since a 9.1 magnitude quake off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province triggered a tsunami that killed more than 2,30,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine other countries.

Express Wanderlust: Visiting Andaman? Here's what you need to know

December 20, 2019 9:21 am

From river rafting to scuba diving: You must try these adventure activities this summer

May 18, 2019 11:40 am

Planning to enjoy some adventure activities this summer? Then you have reached the right place. These places across the country are sure to make your vacation full of fun!

Express Eye for Detail 14: J&K crisis, Sushma Swaraj out of 2019 race, American tourist in Andaman and more

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

This week we look at the strange situation in Jammu & Kashmir where a fax machine is all it took to stop three parties from coming together and forming the government. What it means for Sushma Swaraj to opt out of the 2019 general election and the c