Andaman And Nicobar Islands News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The airport, named after freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, now has a modern terminal shaped like a shell, symbolizing the islands' natural beauty. With 100% natural lighting for 12 hours a day and increased capacity, the terminal aims to enhance ease of travel, connectivity, and business opportunities for the region. The three-storied building with advanced facilities signifies a significant step in boosting tourism, trade, and job prospects in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at around 2.29 am. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, 253 km south-southeast of Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

2.87 lakh people have received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine against the target of 2.86 lakh beneficiaries

Four people from the tribe apparently caught the virus during a recent visit to Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar IslandsHealth workers are trying to protect the tribes from the virus, claimed authorities

This brings the total reported cases of coronavirus in Andaman and Nicobar Islands to 10

Tourists have been advised to refrain from travelling to the islands from 16 March midnight, until 26 March

From the unfortunate death of an American adventurer in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the relaunch of the iconic Jawa bikes, Lounge takes on the biggest updates of the week

That the victim was able to go to Sentinel island without detection has the local administration worried

In the aftermath of Kerala floods, a status update on India's five ecological hotspots that must be protected from climate change and global warming

The decision by the Narendra Modi govt is significant as Andaman and Nicobar Islands are of maritime importance to India with its potential for trade and surveillance