The Latest Breaking News from Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude jolts Andaman islands

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands in early hours of August 3. No reports of loss of life/damage to property. Quake took place at 4.17 a.m, depth of 61 km.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Military construction on Myanmar’s Great Coco island prompts fears of Chinese involvement

Great Coco lies 55km from India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Beijing has denied it is involved in building a surveillance post there

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023

SC-appointed panel warns against Andaman’s proposal to ‘revive’ palm oil plantations

Diversion of forest land for red oil palm plantations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is in violation of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, and will “open the floodgates” for similar agricultural use of forest land.

Newslaundry · Jan 23, 2023

Monsoon onset over Kerala delayed

IMD says it will likely to take ‘2-3 days more’

The Hindu · May 27, 2022

Heavy rains lash Andaman & Nicobar, UT braces for cyclone 'Asani'

Heavy rain coupled with strong winds pounded Andaman and Nicobar Islands on March 21 under the influence of a depression over the north Andaman Sea, which is likely to intensify into a cyclone by evening, the India Meteorological Department said.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2022

Heavy rain, strong winds in Andamans due to Cyclone Asani

PORT BLAIR: People living in coastal areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands were evacuated to safety as the archipelago experienced heavy rain and strong winds due to Cyclone Asani on Sunday, officials said.

The Times of India · Mar 20, 2022

Preparations afoot as Andaman and Nicobar Islands brace for Cyclone Asani

All stakeholders asked to ensure temporary camps set up for shelter of those being evacuated have provisions for food, water and other basic amenities

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2022