New Delhi, September 22, 2025 — A passenger aboard an Air India Express flight was arrested upon landing after allegedly attempting to breach the cockpit during mid-flight, triggering a serious security alert. The incident occurred on Flight IX-194, operating from Muscat to Kochi, when a male passenger reportedly tried to force his way into the…
CAMPBELL BAY, Sept. 18, 2025 — A week-long chess training programme for school students in the Campbell Bay Zone commenced today, marking a significant step in promoting strategic thinking and cognitive development among young learners in the southernmost region of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Organized under the Department of Education’s Chess-in-Schools initiative, the programme…
Port Blair, September 17 — The Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands joined the rest of the country in launching the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ and the 8th edition of Rashtriya Poshan Maah, aligning with the national rollout led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. The local inauguration ceremony was…
A high-level conference focused on enhancing emergency communication and early warning systems was recently held in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The event brought together key stakeholders from disaster management authorities, communication agencies, and technical experts to discuss strategies for improving preparedness and response mechanisms in the region. Organized by the District Administration of South…
Port Blair, September 15 — The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is set to observe the nationwide Swasthya Nari Sashakt Parivar campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2025, aligning with the Government of India’s flagship health initiative aimed at empowering women and strengthening family well-being. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the…
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands — A three-day workshop focused on the implementation of the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) and dissemination of PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024–25 results concluded successfully on September 12, 2025, at Shiksha Sadan, Sri Vijaya Puram. The event marked a significant step toward advancing National Education Policy (NEP) 2020-aligned assessment reforms…
Port Blair, September 12 — The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has called upon the youth of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to actively participate in the Viksit Bharat Quiz 2025, a flagship initiative under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. The program is designed to engage young minds in shaping India’s developmental vision leading…
The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS), under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, successfully conducted a landslide scenario mock drill at the Marine Dockyard in Port Blair on Wednesday. The exercise was part of DSS’s ongoing commitment to enhancing disaster preparedness and operational resilience in maritime infrastructure. The mock drill simulated a landslide-triggered emergency affecting dockyard…
In a significant boost to its regional presence, the Indian National Congress welcomed 32 new members into its fold in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The induction ceremony was held at the party’s state headquarters and was presided over by senior Congress leader O Basheer, who facilitated the joining process and addressed the gathering. The…
PORT BLAIR, Sept 8 — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on September 10 and 11. The advisory warns of isolated heavy showers, with rainfall expected to range between 7–11 cm at one or two locations across…
