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Plans for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' first LNG-based power plant advanced as authorities sought public comments on environmental reports. The 55 MW project aims to replace diesel-based generation, lower emissions, reduce fuel costs, and improve sustainable energy supply

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is aimed at benefiting a businessman rather than defence, claiming massive ecological damage. He urged citizens to oppose deforestation and support protection of India’s natural heritage

Andaman and Nicobar Islands plans two Guinness World Records attempts at Swaraj Dweep, including underwater flag unfurling and human stack, led by DK Joshi to promote global diving tourism

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar project is among the biggest threats to India’s natural and tribal heritage. During his visit to Campbell Bay, he criticised the project’s environmental impact and promised to raise concerns of tribal communities in Parliament

CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the upgraded runway at IAF’s Car Nicobar Air Base in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The enhanced facility strengthens India’s eastern front, improves quick air operations, and underscores the region’s strategic importance

The Andaman and Nicobar administration has invited public suggestions to name 586 uninhabited islands, emphasizing local tribal heritage, historical events, and natural features. Finalized names will be approved by the MHA, with the Survey of India updating official maps

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from December 11–13, unveiling a statue of VD Savarkar in Sri Vijaya Puram, releasing a song on him, and addressing a public gathering, with heightened security in place

Pahargaon police station in South Andaman ranks second nationally for excellence, recognized by MHA for crime control, community policing, public service, coastal security, and dedicated support for women, children, and juveniles

A Kalvari class submarine creates history with its first-ever visit to Campbell Bay, the southernmost port of India in the Nicobar group of islands

The researchers from CCMB-LaCONES and other reputed science laboratories contended that there is a negative impact of invasive species such as elephants, goats, bullfrogs, mynas, sparrows and African giant snails on native fauna and flora of Andaman Islands

The tremors were felt at 7:06:19 Indian Standard Time (IST). The epicentre of the quake was registered at latitude 9.97 and longitude 93.54 at a depth of 11 km, according to NCS.

According to NCS, the tremors were felt at around 7.53 am on Wednesday.

MP Kuldeep Rai Sharma threatened to go on a hunger strike and mass agitations if National Highway 4 was not repaired by September 30

The Supreme Court declined to cancel the bail granted to former chief secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Jitendra Narain in a rape case.

On Wednesday, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands experienced a 5.0 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale.

The earthquake struck around 5:40 am in the morning, with a recorded depth of 10 km.

The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) tweeted, "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.8 occurred on 29-07-2023, 00:53:47 IST, Lat: 10.75 & Long: 93.47, Depth: 69 Km, Location: Andaman Islands."

The NIA is also exploring the possibility of transferring the gangsters to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

In view of the Cyclone Mocha storm, the weather official suggested fishermen not venture into the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas from May 7.

PM Modi, on the occasion of Netaji's 126th birth anniversary, also named 21 islands of the Union Territory after Param Vir Chakra awardees.