A low-pressure region emerged over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea early on Monday morning (0530 hours IST) as a result of yesterday’s upper air cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea and the adjacent east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal. It is quite likely to go west-northwestward, strengthening by October…
At the Community Hall in Perka Village, the Department of Agriculture, Car Nicobar, recently observed World Food Day with the theme, “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future!” Local authorities, farmers, and agricultural specialists convened at the event to deliberate on the significance of sustainable practices and food security. The attendees…
During a series of four eviction campaigns conducted in Rangat Tehsil, the District Administration of North & Middle Andaman effectively reclaimed 6000 square meters of Government land from unlawful encroachments. The activities cleared land used for arecanut and banana plantations, focusing on encroached areas in Santanu and Rampur villages. The team cleared 5000 square meters…
Two people have been caught by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Cyber Crime Police Station for making illicit ATM withdrawals totaling 38,000 from a resident’s bank account. After a prompt investigation, the culprits, Dipesh Chowkidhar and Chanchal Mistry, both of Temple Myo, were located and taken into custody. The matter began when Mr. Timothy Lucas,…
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…
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…
In a swift and effective operation, the Diglipur Police successfully intercepted an illegal drug transaction, seizing over a kilogram of illicit ganja. After receiving a tip about a drug delivery at the Subashgram Post Office in Diglipur, the operation was led by Mr. Ankesh Yadav, DANIPS SDPO Diglipur. Based on trustworthy information, a specialized team…
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…
