The Latest Breaking News from Andaman

Andaman: 2 journalists assaulted while ‘trying to report on illegal liquor sale’

Two journalists from Andaman and Nicobar Islands were assaulted while they were trying to verify the alleged illegal sale of alcohol on January 30 – a dry day on account of Martyr’s Day, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. 

Newslaundry · Feb 2, 2024

Meet Kamachi Chellammal, Andaman's 'Nariyal Amma', chosen for Padma Shri for organic coconut farming

67-year-old Kamachi Chellammal from Andaman and Nicobar Islands receives Padma Shri for her outstanding contribution to organic coconut plantation.

The Hindu · Jan 26, 2024

Morning Digest | Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries; SCs were never counted in Andaman and Nicobar, now a parliamentary committee sits up and takes notice, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 18, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 18, 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

Andaman gang-rape case: Labour commissioner RL Rishi remanded to police custody

PORT BLAIR: A local court on Tuesday remanded Andaman and Nicobar Labour Commissioner Rishishwar Lal Rishi to seven days' police custody in connection with the gang-rape case filed by a 21-year-old woman against him and others including a former chief secretary.

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2022

Telangana scoops Swachh Survekshan Gramin, 2022 award

President speaks of plans to make all six lakh villages in India free of open defecation in second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2022

ICAR develops vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle

As of August 8, the disease has spread to Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar and Uttarakhand

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022

Making a Splash

More than a theme water park for the young, Andamanda Phuket is where people of all ages can have a blast. The water park empire is in Kathu district, within easy reach of downtown Phuket and isn't far from main tourist hubs like Phuket Old Town and Patong Beach. I…

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2022

An eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws

Bamboo straws are made from the hollow internodes of Gigantochloa andamanica

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022

Monsoon may reach Kerala early, onset over Andaman likely on May 15

Advance movement due to cyclone Asani: IMD

The Hindu · May 12, 2022