The Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has announced the invitation of applications for leasing designated sea areas for fish culture activities, as outlined in the A&N Marine Fishing Rules, 2004. Eligible applicants include a wide range of stakeholders involved in the fishing sector such as fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors, individual…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, observed World Environment Day with a series of tree plantation and awareness drives held across multiple locations on June 5. The initiative was led by Mrs. Sheela Singh, State Incharge and State Vice President of BJP A&N Islands, alongside Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, State Vice President….
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has declared that enrolment in its online and open and distance learning (ODL) programmes would open in July 2025. Certificates, diplomas, post-graduate diplomas, undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields, including the arts, sciences, commerce, humanities, journalism and mass communication, computer and information science, agriculture, health…
The District Administration of South Andaman has taken strong action against anyone found to be in violation of the Mines and Minerals Rules and the Land Revenue Regulations in an effort to curb the illicit extraction and disposal of soil. Revenue agents discovered illegal activity involving the mining and transportation of earth during a recent…
The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has successfully onboarded 30 government services onto the National Single Window System (NSWS) Portal, marking a significant step towards digital governance and improving Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the Union Territory. This initiative, led by the District Industries Centre (DIC), Department of Industries, aims to streamline public service delivery,…
Authorities have issued a weather alert for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, forecasting heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) at isolated locations on June 12 and 13. The region is also expected to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, posing risks for residents. Sea conditions will remain rough, with surface winds gusting up to…
In a bid to highlight the achievements of the NDA Government over the past 11 years, the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mr. Shantanu Thakur, addressed a press conference on 10th June 2025 at Hotel Sea Shell, Sri Vijaya Puram. The event was part of the nationwide outreach programme under the theme…
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a five-day training program focused on Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR) and Medical First Responder (MFR) for fire service personnel in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This training aimed to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities of fire personnel, equipping them with critical rescue techniques and medical…
In a concerted effort to enhance coastal biodiversity and promote environmental sustainability, a mangrove plantation drive was organized on June 5 and 6, 2025, at the eastern side and South Tundi Point of Minicoy Island. The initiative was spearheaded by the scientific team of ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), Regional Station, Minicoy, in collaboration…
Over the next three days, the Directorate of Disaster Management has issued a weather advisory that predicts thunderstorm activity with gusty winds and lightning in certain areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Forecasts indicate that on June 10 and 11, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty gusts of 40 to 50 kmph are likely to…
