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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 on Jul 08, 2026 07:40 am IST

Great Nicobar project: Strategic necessity or ecological dilemma?

Nicobar Project
Updated on May 18, 2026 02:12 pm IST

Nicobar is too important to get wrong

Nicobar
Published on May 04, 2026 03:58 pm IST

India to expand military presence on Andaman and Nicobar Island

An Indian military installation on the northernmost islet will be refurbished, with its runway extended to accommodate larger aircraft.
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 09:42 pm IST

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 on Feb 17, 2026 11:37 am IST

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 on Jan 23, 2026 07:21 am IST

Cyclone ‘Senyar’ likely to form in Bay of Bengal, heavy rain alert in Andaman

Given the chances of surging waves, the administration has also advised tourists, local islanders as well as boat owners to ply their boats with vigilance.
Published on Nov 21, 2025 06:02 pm IST

ED conducts first ever raid in Andaman Nicobar cooperative bank case

Kuldeep Rai Sharma is the vice-chairman of the Andaman and Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Ltd (ANSCBL).
Published on Jul 31, 2025 01:25 pm IST

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 on Jul 01, 2025 08:34 pm IST

Ex-Andaman Congress MP grilled in loan case; his passport seized

Kuldeep Rai Sharma is the vice-chairman of the Andaman and Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Ltd (ANSCBL).
Published on Jun 01, 2025 02:21 pm IST

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 on Apr 03, 2025 09:33 am IST

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 on Dec 26, 2024 09:51 am IST

How much do LIC agents earn? The state in which they earn the most is…

The LIC building in Mumbai (Mint)
Published on Aug 18, 2024 01:24 pm IST

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 on Apr 02, 2024 03:12 pm IST

Amid Maldives row, Andaman chief secretary says India has edge in tourism

Havelock Islands in Andaman & Nicobar
Published on Jan 11, 2024 07:25 pm IST

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 on Jan 11, 2024 05:39 pm IST

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 on Aug 18, 2023 12:51 pm IST

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 on Jul 15, 2023 10:07 am IST

Great Nicobar plan needs transparency

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The Great Nicobar island sits on a strategic channel of water that is crucial to global trade routes and India’s plans to counter Chinese aggression in the Indian Ocean
Published on May 21, 2023 08:05 pm IST

Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude jolts Nicobar Islands region

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Islands region.
Published on Mar 06, 2023 07:57 am IST

Climate and Us | The link between reintroducing Cheetahs and Nicobar 

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Reintroduction of the cheetah will be a scientific feat and possibly highlight the need to secure grasslands and forests for big- and medium-sized cats.
Published on Jan 11, 2022 07:14 am IST

At launch, PM Modi hails optical fibre project

According to official data, an internet speed of 400 gigabyte (Gb) per second will be provided in Port Blair and 200 Gb per second in other islands.
Updated on Aug 11, 2020 01:37 am IST

Monsoon set to reach Andaman & Nicobar four days in advance: IMD

The normal date for the arrival of the monsoon over the islands is May 20.
Updated on May 13, 2020 07:14 pm IST

Fresh row over Sanjay Raut’s remarks on Savarkar

Sanjay Raut’s statement followed Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan’s contention that his party will oppose the Bharat Ratna to Savarkar.
Updated on Jan 18, 2020 11:40 pm IST

Sea level could rise 10 times faster by 2100; Mumbai at risk, says study

According to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a global climate science body, Mumbai is one of six Indian cities at critical risk from sea level rise
Updated on Sept 26, 2019 03:06 am IST

Esow Alben-led India bag historic cycling gold

India won a historic gold medal at the Junior Track Cycling World Championships.
Updated on Aug 15, 2019 11:05 pm IST

Chau murder: Andaman cops seek US help

The Andaman and Nicobar police have moved a local court seeking letters of request to a US court seeking their assistance in getting two American citizens to join the investigation into John Allen Chau’s murder in November last year.
Published on Apr 18, 2019 01:17 am IST

Cyclone Pabuk approaches Andaman and Nicobar islands, heavy rains expected from January 5-7

Squally wind with a speed ranging between 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph with a gradual increase up to 75 kmph is likely over the Andaman sea from January 4.
Updated on Jan 03, 2019 08:22 pm IST

NicoCaara: Delhi’s newest eatery is championing seasonal produce

A shot of the decor at NicoCaara
Published on Apr 25, 2018 01:38 pm IST