In a major reshuffle, the Andaman & Nicobar Police transferred 12 officers, appointing new SHOs at Aberdeen and Pahargaon. The order, approved by the State Police Establishment Board, effects changes across districts, cyber crime, security and traffic units.
Investigations link rising narcotics cases in South India to Thailand-based cartels, with Kerala as a landing point and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands emerging as a transit hub.
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Iran’s Gerash region amid escalating conflict, as the IRGC and US issued sharply conflicting casualty and strike claims.
Nepal closes all border points with India for 72 hours ahead of parliamentary elections to prevent disruptions, allowing only essential goods and coordinating with Indian authorities for security.
Two Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, causing fires and material damage. No casualties reported. The attack comes amid escalating US-Iran-Israel hostilities in the Gulf.
Wildlife Division mazdoors were felicitated for rescuing passengers, including an infant, after a helicopter made a forced landing in the sea near Mayabunder.
In a major reshuffle, the Andaman & Nicobar Police transferred 12 officers, appointing new SHOs at Aberdeen and Pahargaon. The order, approved by the State Police Establishment Board, effects changes across districts, cyber crime, security and traffic units.
The Andaman & Nicobar Administration will host the 1st Island Bird Festival from February 14–17, 2026, promoting bird conservation and ecological awareness
In a major reshuffle, the Andaman & Nicobar Police transferred 12 officers, appointing new SHOs at Aberdeen and Pahargaon. The order, approved by the State Police Establishment Board, effects changes across districts, cyber crime, security and traffic units.
Investigations link rising narcotics cases in South India to Thailand-based cartels, with Kerala as a landing point and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands emerging as a transit hub.
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Iran’s Gerash region amid escalating conflict, as the IRGC and US issued sharply conflicting casualty and strike claims.
Nepal closes all border points with India for 72 hours ahead of parliamentary elections to prevent disruptions, allowing only essential goods and coordinating with Indian authorities for security.
Two Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, causing fires and material damage. No casualties reported. The attack comes amid escalating US-Iran-Israel hostilities in the Gulf.
Wildlife Division mazdoors were felicitated for rescuing passengers, including an infant, after a helicopter made a forced landing in the sea near Mayabunder.
Tourism Department will conduct astro guide training in Little Andaman and Mayabunder in March to promote sustainable astro-tourism and local livelihoods.
Department of Sports and Youth Affairs will organise athletics and recreational events for women on March 7 and 8 at Netaji Stadium to mark International Women’s Day 2026.
The Directorate of Social Welfare has invited transgender persons in Andaman & Nicobar Islands to apply online for the Transgender Identity Certificate under the 2019 Act.
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.
After El Mencho’s killing, Indian agencies revisit a 2024 drug seizure near Andaman that exposed a Mexico-Asia trafficking corridor via the Andaman Sea.