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New tree-frog genus offers hope of uncovering many more amphibian species in India
By Jayashree Nandi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 07, 2020 07:53 AM IST
The identification of this new genus has created ripples in amphibian research and highlighted so much that is left to be discovered in the amphibian world. The research work was carried out by SD Biju, professor and researcher, Delhi University, along with a team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India–Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre, National Centre for Cell Science and scientists from Indonesia, China and Thailand.
Southwest monsoon may reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands ahead of schedule this year
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Abhinav Sahay | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 13, 2020 03:40 PM IST
The IMD says the conditions for advance of southwest monsoon over Andaman Sea have become favourable.
After 28 days and 2 storms, Andaman man washed ashore in Odisha, friend didn’t survive the ordeal
By Debabrata Mohanty | Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar
UPDATED ON OCT 26, 2019 03:51 PM IST
Andaman man Amrit Kujur had started from the Andaman Islands, approximately 750 nautical miles or 1300 km from Odisha coast, on October 28 with his friend to sell provisions as well as potable water to other ships in the Andaman sea.
5.0 magnitude quake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands
By Asian News International | Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
UPDATED ON MAY 25, 2019 09:10 AM IST
The earthquake struck Andaman Islands region at around 2:52 am and was situated at a depth of 10 kilometres, the IMD said.
Southwest monsoon arrives in Nicobar islands
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Pune
UPDATED ON MAY 19, 2019 04:35 PM IST
According to IMD officials, the monsoon’s arrival at Andaman sea was as per schedule though its entry into Kerala may be delayed till June 6.
Tanishaa Mukerji shares precious pictures with mother Tanuja from the Andamans. See here
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2019 05:47 PM IST
Tanishaa Mukerji has shared new pictures from her Andaman Islands holiday with mother Tanuja. See here.
Cyclone Pabuk nears Andaman islands, fishermen warned against going to sea
By Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2019 06:55 PM IST
Rainfall at many places with heavy falls at isolated places very likely to commence over the Andaman Islands and gale wind speed reaching 70-80kmph gusting to 90kmph is likely to prevail.
Sentinel Island an adventure too far for the explorer in American tourist
By Associated Press | Seattle
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2018 04:11 PM IST
Visits to the island are heavily restricted, which Chau knew, authorities said. Police arrested seven fishermen accused of helping him reach it, and Chau’s family pleaded for their release, saying he acted “on his own free will.”
5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Andaman Islands
By Indo Asian News Service | New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 24, 2018 05:59 PM IST
According to the IMD, the earthquake occurred at 4.19 pm and lasted for 27 seconds.
6 of the best destinations to visit for your summer family vacation
By HT Correspondent | Asian News International
UPDATED ON MAY 22, 2018 11:30 AM IST
Having trouble choosing the best locations for your summer vacations. Here’s a checklist of must-visit places and their attractions.
Indonesia gives India access to strategic port of Sabang
By Pramit Pal Chaudhuri | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 17, 2018 09:08 PM IST
Sabang, also known as Weh island, is located 710 km southeast of the Andaman Islands and less than 500 km from the entrance of the Malacca Strait, through which almost 40% of India’s trade passes.
