The Department of Agriculture in the Little Andaman zone, in collaboration with other Union Territory zones, launched an extensive plantation program under the ‘Spice Pravah’ initiative on July 31, 2025, with the objective of increasing the area designated for spice cultivation. The event was officially inaugurated by Shri Parmanathan, Pramukh of the Panchayat Samiti in…
The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in North & Middle Andaman (CIARI) has conducted a three-day training program focused on skill development in Indian Major Carp (IMC) breeding, scheduled from July 28 to 30, 2025. This initiative aimed to provide rural farmers and youth with scientific techniques for fish breeding, thereby enhancing sustainable livelihoods and income…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted its first search operation in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, focusing on alleged financial irregularities worth Rs 200 crore at a cooperative bank. The investigation included raids at nine locations in Port Blair, including the residence of Congress leader and former Lok Sabha MP Kuldeep Rai Sharma. Sharma, the vice-chairperson…
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,…
The administration of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands intends to construct five-star resorts at five different sites, including the uninhabited Aves Island, marking a first for the region. These eco-tourism facilities will be established at Neil Island, the Megapode Resort in Port Blair, as well as Aves Island, Long Island, and Smith Island located in…
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted its first-ever search operation in the Andaman Nicobar Islands to investigate an alleged fraud case at the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSC Bank). The searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and found incriminating documents indicating large-scale irregularities in loan and overdraft facilities….
A four-day chess training program for primary school students, teachers, and Physical Education Teachers (PETs/PTIs) of Rangat Zone began today at PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Sabari Junction. This initiative, organized by the Directorate of Education under the Chess in Schools project, aims to foster a strong interest in chess as a tool to…
An Identification and Assessment Camp under Inclusive Education was held at the Assistant Education Office in Nancowrie. The camp, attended online, focused on creating an inclusive educational environment for Children with Special Needs (CwSN). The camp involved 12 identified CwSN students and six suspected students from two venues: Conference Hall, Assistant Education Office, Nancowrie, and…
The Lieutenant Governor of India, Shri Narendra Modi, met with 28 probationary officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) during their training session. The officers discussed the strategic importance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, their efforts to improve infrastructure, healthcare, education, and connectivity, and their plans to expand tourism responsibly. The LG also highlighted…
