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…
BJP State President Anil Kumar Tiwari recently completed his first extensive organisational tour across the North & Middle Andaman District, spanning from July 22 to July 26. The visit marked a critical moment in energizing local party units and reaffirming the BJP’s grassroots strategy in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Tiwari visited several mandals and…
India has experienced a significant increase in oil and gas exploration, especially in offshore regions, following the opening of nearly 1 million square kilometers of ‘No-Go’ offshore areas for exploration in 2022. This development has unveiled extensive new opportunities, particularly in deepwater and frontier regions such as the Andaman-Nicobar (AN) offshore basin. The initiative has…
The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) showcased the Andaman & Nicobar Islands’ tourism potential at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Bengaluru 2025. The event, held from 24th to 26th July, attracted tourism professionals and enthusiasts from India. The AATO aimed to promote “Brand Andaman” and highlight the islands’ unique appeal as top travel…
Sri Vijaya Puram, July 28 — As part of the Government of India’s flagship TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the District Administration of South Andaman, in collaboration with the Directorate of Health Services, RMRC-ICMR, and the Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council, has launched a series of General and Lung Health Awareness-cum-Screening Camps across key locations in…
Port Blair, July 28, 2025 — Members of the Tribal Village Owners’ Association (TVOA) recently underwent a comprehensive fire safety training program conducted by the Andaman & Nicobar Fire and Emergency Services. The initiative aimed to enhance fire awareness and preparedness among the tribal communities residing in the region. The practical training session, held at…
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands’ thriving tourism potential was enthusiastically displayed by the Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) during the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Bengaluru 2025. The event, which took place at the Palace Grounds from July 24 to 26, drew travel enthusiasts and tourism professionals from all across the nation. By taking…
A new leak suggests that Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro may feature an improved telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom, possibly allowing for smoother zoom transitions across different focal lengths. Additionally, Apple is said to introduce a new pro camera app and an extra physical camera button to improve the photo and video experience…
A new study has found that people with dementia are diagnosed 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, with younger age at onset and frontotemporal dementia being linked to longer diagnosis times. Early-onset dementia can take up to 4.1 years, with some groups experiencing longer delays. The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric…
In line with its ongoing dedication to providing citizen-focused service and effectively addressing land-related concerns, the District Administration of South Andaman will host a Special Revenue Camp at Swaraj Dweep. The Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman will oversee the Revenue Camp Court at the Community Hall, Gram Panchayat, Shyam Nagar 03, Swaraj Dweep on July…
