Little Andaman, July 31: In a major push toward sustainable agriculture and regional economic development, the Department of Agriculture, Little Andaman zone, launched the ‘Spice Pravah’ plantation drive on July 31, 2025. The initiative aims to expand spice cultivation—particularly black pepper—across the Union Territory, with active participation from farmers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and field officials….

Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands August 1, 2025 — In a high-level meeting held at the BJP state headquarters, newly appointed BJP President Anil Tiwari convened with municipal councillors from across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to deliberate on pressing governance challenges, including the ongoing power crisis, budgetary constraints, and the roadmap for regional…

Sri Vijaya Puram, South Andaman — July 30, 2025A significant power shortage has gripped South Andaman following the shutdown of the 5 MW NVVN power plant at Chatham, which has been taken offline to facilitate the installation of a new 10 MW facility at the same site. The move, while aimed at long-term capacity enhancement,…

New Delhi, March 27, 2025 — Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament representing the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to press for a ₹5,000 crore special grant and enhanced capital allocation for the Union Territory. The meeting focused on addressing the region’s persistent budgetary constraints and developmental lag due…