Andaman & Nicobar Islands to be major contributor to India's treasury in 10 years: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah stated Andaman and Nicobar Islands will significantly boost India's treasury within a decade. He also project...
03 Jan, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Amit Shah chairs Parl consultative panel meeting in Andamans, national security issues discussedUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, focusing on national s...
03 Jan, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Amit Shah to reach Andaman and Nicobar islands for parliamentary panel meeting on January 3Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Sri Vijaya Puram on Friday for a three-day visit. He will chair a crucial meeting of the parliamen...
02 Jan, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Unlike eastern, northern borders where threat is defined, in Andamans its invisible: CINCANAir Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, CINCAN, highlighted the unique security challenges in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where threats are les...
27 Nov, 2024, 05.56 PM IST
Andaman & Nicobar administration planning to start seaplane serviceThe Andaman and Nicobar administration is working to connect Port Blair with other islands. They plan to introduce seaplane services to pop...
18 Nov, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Andamans recognised as 'aspiring leader' in states' startup rankingThe islands have stood out among its counterparts, showcasing the potential to become a prominent hub for emerging businesses and startups ...
17 Jan, 2024, 04.11 PM IST
Parts of Andamans experience rain, strong winds due to Cyclone AsaniPeople living in coastal areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands were evacuated to safety as the archipelago experienced heavy rain and strong...
20 Mar, 2022, 02.02 PM IST
Andaman MP seeks 100 pc reservation for islanders in govt jobsThe Congress legislator, the lone MP of the Union Territory, said that lack of sufficient employment opportunities especially in the light ...
03 Aug, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
Pandemic under check in Andamans as tourists required to furnish COVID negative reports to enter archipelago: OfficialEven islanders have to produce COVID negative certificates to visit any other island than the one they live in, the health official said.
21 Mar, 2021, 05.03 PM IST
India-China stand-off: Ladakh triggers Andamans build-up plansThe Andaman Nicobar Command (ANC) was set up in 2001 as the country's first - and till now the only - "theatre" command with all land, sea ...
04 Jul, 2020, 10.57 AM IST
Seaplane operations to be a reality in Andamans soonSeventeen islands in Andamans have also been identified for holistic development, that include building infrastructure, to promote tourism.
24 Mar, 2019, 12.00 PM IST
Magnitude 6 quake jolts Nicobar Islands regionThe earthquake hit the region at 8.43 am and its epicentre was Nicobar Islands region.
17 Jan, 2019, 10.41 AM IST
Navy's reconnaissance aircraft makes maiden landing in Car Nicobar, operational edge to the forceThe aircraft need not have to come to the mainland in case the Andaman airport is not operational and can land at Car Nicobar instead, whic...
26 Oct, 2018, 11.51 PM IST
- Twin earthquakes hit Andaman Islands within two hours
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the quakes was in the Andaman Islands region and occurred at a depth of 1...
01 Oct, 2017, 09.43 PM IST
Tremors rock Andaman islandsAccording to National Center for Seismology, the earthquake hit the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, known as a high seismic zone, at the d...
20 Apr, 2016, 11.55 AM IST
Govt planning to open up 5 Andaman & Nicobar islands to touristsThe Centre is considering a proposal to open up five islands of Andaman and Nicobar to tourists to promote them as eco-tourism destinations.
22 Feb, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
12 quakes jolt Andaman & Nicobar islands in 24 hoursThe sea around the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago has witnessed 12 earthquakes in 24 hours, with almost all measuring 5 and more on the Ri...
09 Nov, 2015, 05.57 PM IST