Renaming of islands in Andamans done to gain popularity: Mamata BanerjeeNotably, Neil and Havelock islands in Andamans were, in 2018, renamed as 'Shahid' Dweep and 'Swaraj' Dweep by the Centre. Ross Island was a...
23 Jan, 2023, 03.47 PM IST
21 Andaman islands to be named after Param Vir Chakra awardees, PM to attend ceremony"The largest unnamed island will be named after the first Param Vir Chakra awardee, the second largest unnamed island will be named after t...
21 Jan, 2023, 10.45 PM IST
View: Andamans are paradise, keep that a secretWhat Havelock proved to me is that the only way to ensure a no-crime, no-pollution, no-litter world is by making your destination as inacce...
03 Sep, 2022, 11.00 PM IST
Mountains or the beaches? Here's a list of romantic getaways to choose from this summerAs travel restrictions are being lifted, restart making the itinerary for this year's summer travel.
24 Feb, 2022, 10.18 AM IST
Ross, Neil and Havelock islands in Andaman to be renamedThe government has decided to rename the islands to mark the 75th anniversary of freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose hoisting the national...
25 Dec, 2018, 02.09 PM IST
Rescue operations continue in Andamans, 300 tourists evacuatedSix naval ships, two of these from Coast Guard, sailed out in the morning hours from Port Blair for the rescue operations.
15 Jul, 2018, 01.45 PM IST
Take to the boats: Visit top cruise ports in IndiaA cruise holiday sums up a relaxing holiday.
24 May, 2018, 05.22 AM IST
BJP MP asks why an Andaman island named after man who fought Indians?BJP member L A Ganesan raised the matter in Rajya Sabha saying that Havelock had fought against Indians during 1857 revolt led by leaders l...
22 Mar, 2017, 02.02 PM IST
All 2,376 stranded tourists evacuated from Andaman IslandsLocated about 40 km from here, Havelock and Neil are the most popular tourist attractions in the Andamans where tourists were stranded sinc...
09 Dec, 2016, 11.14 PM IST
AI extends waiver period for cancellation, rescheduling of Port Blair flights till Dec 12Cyclonic weather conditions caused by a severe depression over southeast Bay of Bengal, led to heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas.
09 Dec, 2016, 08.52 PM IST
Stranded tourists in Havelock Island safe: RajnathSingh today called up Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Jagdish Mukhi and enquired about the status of the stranded touris...
08 Dec, 2016, 11.12 AM IST
Heavy rains in Andamans, 800 tourists strandedWhile officials have put the number of tourists stranded at 800, the tour operators said 1200 tourists are stuck. Mobile and Internet conne...
07 Dec, 2016, 01.51 PM IST
Andaman's Havelock Island: The picturesque coral reefs are a haven for divers to explore the beauty of aquatic lifeHavelock is the most popular island for tourists in Andamans. Radhanagar beach at Havelock is the world’s 7th most spectacular beach, accor...
19 Jul, 2015, 04.29 AM IST
Military exercise at Andaman's Havelock islandThe commandos carried out low hover jumps, slithering and SUR operations from Mi-17 V5 aircraft, which continued for ten minutes at the bea...
23 Nov, 2014, 04.58 PM IST
Best destinations you can still visit this summerWe choose some of the best destinations for you to beat the heat, soak in the natural beauty and have a memorable holiday. Are you packed u...
24 Apr, 2014, 04.30 AM IST
- Beauty is locked at Havelock Islands in Andamans
A trip to Havelock Islands, hidden in the azures of Andamans, leaves you spellbound amid its natural wonders and sea-scapes.
26 Apr, 2012, 05.24 AM IST
- Country's first sea plane service launched in Andamans
The LG said besides developing tourism infrastructure the launch of the sea plane service will also help improve connectivity between diff ...
31 Dec, 2010, 08.01 PM IST