Indian Navy increases warship deployment near Strait of Hormuz to escort vessels and secure energy routes, with Andaman and Nicobar playing a strategic role.
The Andaman and Nicobar administration has launched Fly Board activity at Elephant Beach, aiming to enhance visitor experience and boost adventure tourism. The initiative is expected to create employment opportunities while expanding the range of recreational options available to tourists.
The Andaman & Nicobar Administration will host the 1st Island Bird Festival from February 14–17, 2026, promoting bird conservation and ecological awareness
Indian Navy increases warship deployment near Strait of Hormuz to escort vessels and secure energy routes, with Andaman and Nicobar playing a strategic role.
A coordinated anti-poaching drive by N&M Andaman District Police led to the arrest of nine poachers and the seizure of 350 kg of protected sea cucumbers along Andaman’s coastline.
Police arrested a man accused of breaking into a Hanuman temple and stealing cash from the donation box in Sri Vijaya Puram. CCTV footage and local enquiries led to the identification of the suspect and recovery of the stolen money.
The Andaman honey trap racket may have ensnared more victims than those who have filed complaints, police say, as investigators expand the probe into digital dating-based extortion in Sri Vijaya Puram.
A 44-year-old in Little Andaman was arrested for cultivating 21 cannabis plants, weighing 28.8 grams, following a targeted anti-narcotics operation on February 24, 2026.