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Who Is Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov? Youtuber Defies Jail to Leave Diet Coke for North Sentinel Island Tribe for Only a $161 Fine

An Arizona YouTuber risked a five-year prison sentence by illegally visiting North Sentinel Island, leaving a Diet Coke can, and receiving a minor fine instead. The incident raises legal and ethical concerns.

International Business Times UK

Watch: The Great Nicobar Project: Millions of trees, and tribes at risk

The Indian government is fast moving ahead with the Rs 92,000 crore International Container Transshipment Port project in Andaman and Nicobar’s Galathea Bay. But little heed is being paid to the indigenous communities that have lived in the islands for generations, nor are the environmental concerns adequately addressed, experts tell…

Newslaundry

Heavy rain, flood risks in Thailand as monsoon intensifies

Increased rainfall is forecast across Thailand until June 12, with heavy downpours mainly along the Andaman Coast and in the East, the Meteorological Department reported on Saturday.

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Why no one can visit North Sentinel Island – and why you shouldn’t try

Tucked away in the shimmering waters of the Bay of Bengal, North Sentinel Island stands as a tantalizing enigma—a mysterious land for the rest of the world. One may ask–how is this possible in the 21st century? Well, for those who don’t know, North Sentinel Island is a lush, forested…

The Times of India

American YouTuber leaves can of diet Coke for world’s most isolated tribe and gets arrested

American man left coconut and soda can on island for tribe that killed a man in 2018

The Independent UK

Scattered rains will continue over Tamil Nadu for the next few days

TN to experience scattered rains under influence of wind discontinuity & strong easterlies till month-end. Adyar zone received 8 cm of rain, highest in State. Low pressure area likely to form over south Andaman sea & grow into depression by Nov 29. Rainfall over TN depends on movement & strength…

The Hindu

A swim for the sea

In late April, Psi Scott, a Scottish-Thai marine conservationist, along with 36 volunteers set a new record for Southeast Asia in a swimming relay of over 70km, crossing the Andaman Sea to raise awareness about marine conservation and plastic waste reduction. Psi also became the youngest swimmer to establish a…

Bangkok Post

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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

Park shortlisted for Unesco honour

Phangnga: Thailand has convinced the World Heritage commitee to accept its nomination of the Andaman Sea Natural Reserves of Thailand to be named on Unesco's World Heritage list by the year 2025.

Bangkok Post

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The Times of India

An Andaman treat

A typical Zuma evening could be the swankiest.

Bangkok Post

Koh Lipe villagers suffer 'Paradise Lost'

While Satun's Lipe island in the Andaman sea has gained recognition as a tourist paradise, its beauty is the cause of deep trouble for Urak Lawoi -- an indigenous group that has been living on this pristine island for over a century.

Bangkok Post

Dugong population increasing

The dugong population in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea appears to be on the rise as indicated by the latest count this year, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.

Bangkok Post

Unesco status urged in Andaman

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is preparing to nominate three conservancy sites in the Andaman Sea to Unesco for recognition.

Bangkok Post

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Dynamite News

Another earthquake of 4.4 magnitude jolts Andaman and Nicobar islands

Another earthquake of 4.4 magnitudes on the Richter scale was recorded by the National Center for Seismology on Saturday early morning in Andaman and Nicobar islands. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Andaman and Nicobar islands hit by earthquake of 4.9 magnitude

However, no casualties or damages or life loss were reported by authorities so far. Read more on Dynamite News:

Bangkok Post

Raft of marinas eyed for new hub

The Marine Department has unveiled a plan to build marinas in six provinces along the Andaman coast and turn them into a new hub for tourism and marine transport.

The Hindu

Cochin Shipyard delivers another 500-pax vessel to Andaman and Nicobar Administration

CSL handed over lead vessel of the series Sindhu in March

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Storm warning for southern provinces over next 2 days

Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in provinces along the Andaman coast and Gulf of Thailand until Wednesday, weather forecasters said on Monday.

The Hindu

Four new corals recorded from Indian waters

These non-reef building, solitary corals were found in the waters of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Dynamite News

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Port Blair

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale occurred 183 km southwest of Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar islands, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS) on Tuesday. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

A home away from home for rare plants from Andaman & Nicobar

Conservatory on Kariavattom campus home to scores of species

Dynamite News

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude strikes Andaman and Nicobar Island

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale occurred 55 kilometres from Diglipur in the Andaman and Nicobar islands, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS) on Friday. Full story on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Southwest monsoon debuts over Andaman & Nicobar islands

Andaman and Nicobar islands and adjoining areas experienced advancing Southwest monsoon due to strengthening south-westerly winds in the lower tropospheric levels, said IMD

The Hindu

Andaman and Nicobar islands to get gas plant

Environment Ministry has approved an exemption to laws governing regulation of coastal zones, paving way for gas-powered plants to be set up at Andaman and Nicobar islands

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