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Key questions that Andaman and Nicobar LG must answer

The Shompen did not even participate in the proceedings where their rights to the forests were settled; yet, permission was granted for diversion in their name.

Published 10 days ago

Emergency floats inactive on helicopter that crashed in Andaman on Feb 24: AAIB

The helicopter crash landed on February 24, killing one. (ANI)

Updated 104 days ago

Great Nicobar project gets nod from NGT; environmental activists decry move

HT first reported on April 14, 2023 that the Tribal Council of Little and Great Nicobar withdrew the no-objection certificate (NOC) granted for diversion of land.

Updated 151 days ago

Great Nicobar tribes allege pressure to ‘surrender’ villages for mega project

Great Nicobar tribal council says asked to surrender ancestral villages for mega project. Satellite image of North Sentinel Island, one of the Andaman Islands.

Published 176 days ago

UT admin notifies Great Nicobar Island Development Area

The proposed development area comprises of seven revenue villages measuring a total area of 44.23 sqkm. (AFP)

Published 212 days ago

IMD warns of likely depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal, issues rain alert

Tourists and locals have been requested to exercise caution during any recreational activities in and around the sea.

Published 239 days ago

Malaysia says no tsunami threat after magnitude 5.4 Andaman earthquake

No Tsunami threat for Malaysia after 5.8 magnitude earthquake near Andaman islands, says Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia

Updated 250 days ago

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 312 days ago

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh calls Great Nicobar project a maha ecological disaster

He referenced fresh evidence that the local administration had misrepresented its compliance with the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Published 327 days ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues two US nationals stranded at sea near Nicobar Islands

ICG Ship Rajveer responded to the distress situation, navigating through rough sea conditions.

Published 372 days ago

Man recalls how 3 years in Bengaluru completely transformed his life

A man shared his 3-year journey in Bengaluru, reflecting on growth, struggles, and how the city slowly became home.

Published 381 days ago

Weather Bee: How is monsoon arrival declared?

The southwest monsoon season, which runs officially from June to September, is the rainiest period for India as a whole and most of its regions. (AP)

Updated 430 days ago

Monsoon to advance over Andaman Islands on Tuesday, a week ahead of normal date

The normal date for advance of monsoon over Andaman region is May 21. (Representational image)

Updated 431 days ago

Nicobar tribes watch as key road project gathers pace in the region

There are about 200 Shompen on Great Nicobar Island, where there are now plans for a shipping terminal, airport, power plants, and lakhs of homes. (Anthropological Survey of India)

Published 432 days ago

Home to world's most isolated indigenous tribe: 5 facts on Sentinel Islands

Satellite image of North Sentinel Island, one of the Andaman Islands, a protected area which is home to the Sentinelese.

Published 470 days ago

Who is Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, man held for entering Sentinel Island?

Known for their isolation, the Sentinelese have fiercely resisted contact with the outside world, and hunt, gather in the rainforest along with fishing in coastal water for survival.

Updated 471 days ago

20 years after calamity, woman recalls son 'Tsunami's birth in jungle

Namita Roy, a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, with her son Tsunami Roy.

Published 569 days ago

IMD predicts early arrival of monsoon

IMD predicts early arrival of monsoon. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 795 days ago

Monsoon to enter south Andaman Sea, Nicobar around May 19: IMD

Heavy rainfall in Karnataka on Sunday. (PTI Photo)

Updated 795 days ago

Port Blair: Inter-island flight connectivity to Shibpur, Car Nicobar in Andaman

Port Blair: Inter-island flight connectivity to Shibpur, Car Nicobar in Andaman to start in July

Published 836 days ago

Andaman welcomes tourists with longer beach hours, access to uninhabited islands

Andaman and Nicobar welcomes tourists with extended beach hours, access to uninhabited islands

Published 918 days ago

PM distributes about 1000 appointment letters to newly recruited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed nearly 1,000 appointment letters to newly recruited individuals under 'Rozgar Mela' in Andaman and Nicobar Islands through video conferencing.

Published 1025 days ago

Exotic caravan tourism service set to launch in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Caravans are a unique tourism product, which promotes family-oriented tours even in circuits/destinations which do not have adequate hotel accommodation.

Published 1064 days ago

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Andaman and Nicobar islands

The tremors were felt at 02:56:12 Indian standard time (IST).

Published 1072 days ago

PM Modi inaugurates new integrated terminal building of Port Blair airport

A view of the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, in Port Blair.

Updated 1096 days ago

Andaman and Nicobar Islands gear up for Monsoon Festival at Corbyn's Cove Beach

Andaman and Nicobar Islands gear up for Monsoon Festival at Corbyn's Cove Beach in Port Blair

Published 1099 days ago

Cyclone Mocha: Andaman and Nicobar administration alerts people

Cyclone Mocha: The storm is expected to move towards the Bangladesh and Myanmar coasts around May 12.

Updated 1165 days ago

Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude jolts Nicobar Islands region

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Islands region.

Published 1230 days ago

India spotted flying object over strategic island chain in 2022: Report

Andaman and Nicobar islands are close to India’s missile testing areas in the Bay of Bengal and sit near the Malacca Strait.

Published 1239 days ago

Andaman and Nicobar admn announces curbs for tourists amid Covid-19 scare

The Andaman and Nicobar administration announced a set of curbs for tourists amid the rise in Covid-19 cases.

Published 1653 days ago

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