The renaming of Port Blair to “Sri Vijaya Puram” is welcomed by Vishva Hindu Parishad

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has welcomed the Indian government’s historic decision to rename Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to “Sri Vijaya Puram.” The organization emphasized the restoration of India’s rich cultural legacy and customs and said that it has always supported the renaming of locations that bear colonial legacies. The…

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Draft Houseboat Tourism Policy: A&N Administration Requests Public Comment

The Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism (IP&T) of the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Administration has announced the release of a draft ‘Policy for Development and Promotion of Houseboat Tourism in the A&N Islands. The goal of this project is to protect the islands’ natural resources, increase houseboat tourism while making sure it is done…

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ANTCC President demands the immediate resumption of ship operations between Port Blair and Diglipur

The President of the Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC), Mr. Rangalal Halder, has formally appealed to the Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) to urgently restore the suspended shipping services between Port Blair and Diglipur. The suspension, which has lasted for the past week, has caused significant disruptions and hardship for residents, students, and regular…

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