India's only mud volcano erupts after 20 years in AndamansIndia's only mud volcano erupted in Baratang, Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 2. A loud sound accompanied the eruption. An earth mou...
03 Oct, 2025, 01.34 PM IST
Watch: India's only active volcano, located in Barren Island, erupts after an earthquakeBarren Island (Google Trends): India's Barren Island volcano erupted on September 20, following a magnitude 4.2 earthquake. Triggered by se...
24 Sep, 2025, 04.11 PM IST
Holiday in Andaman & Nicobar: Cost, where to stay, food, itinerary, complete 'how to' plan for youIf, instead of foreign holidays, you prefer to travel within India, here’s a series to help you plan the best vacations in all 28 states an...
13 Jan, 2025, 12.54 PM 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
In biggest drug haul, India seizes meth weighing equivalent to two elephants near Andaman IslandsThe Coast Guard intercepted a fishing trawler near Barren Island. The trawler carried 6,000 kg of Methamphetamine. Six Myanmarese nationals...
25 Nov, 2024, 02.11 PM IST
India's first solar-powered island: Diu is setting an example for the rest of the countryNot just solar, this city is also exploring wind energy. By 2019, it prepares to set up windmills that generate 6.8 MW making it energy sel...
08 Apr, 2018, 06.56 AM IST
Some quirky and interesting facts about Barren Island volcano in AndamanThe tallest volcano in the solar system is on Mars. Olympus Mons is a giant shield volcano that rises to an elevation of 27 km, and it meas...
26 Feb, 2017, 01.42 AM IST
Angling teaches this startup CEO patience, quick thinkingJawad Ayaz, CEO of Capricoast.com and a passionate angler, shares why he enjoys monster fishing
19 Dec, 2016, 11.05 AM IST
Love scuba diving? Add these five places to your bucket listIndia’s last remaining active volcano is in the centre of Barren Island, Andaman and is suitable for scuba diving.
04 Oct, 2016, 10.07 AM IST
Must-visit islands in IndiaNot many people know about India’s many scenic islands that dot the coastline and river routes. ET-Travel visits the popular islands along ...
21 Jun, 2012, 08.04 AM IST
- Ash from volcanic eruption in Mount Merapi may hit Indian region
Seismic activity in Indonesia's Mount Merapi may cause a major volcanic eruption, with ash from it hitting the Indian region similar to wha...
28 Oct, 2010, 12.13 PM IST
- Island-hopping: Seaplane service to Andamans by October
Operating the seaplane will cost about Rs 1 crore a month, including lease rental and operational expenses, that will be equally shared by ...
13 Apr, 2010, 11.31 AM IST
- Unhabitated islands can become jihadi bases
Nearly 1,200 uninhabited islands in the Indian seas pose a major security threat as these are being scanned by Pakistan-based terror outfit...
04 Dec, 2008, 07.13 AM IST
- Unhabitated islands can become jihadi bases
Nearly 1,200 uninhabited islands in the Indian seas pose a major security threat as these are being scanned by Pak-based terror outfits. Mu...
04 Dec, 2008, 04.21 AM IST