The Andaman & Nicobar Administration will host the 1st Island Bird Festival from February 14–17, 2026, promoting bird conservation and ecological awareness
Hut Bay Police apprehended a Jharkhand resident linked to a multi-section financial fraud. Accused brought to Sri Vijaya Puram and remanded to judicial custody following cross-state operation.
The Wave Andaman investigation finds meth use spreading quietly in the islands, with informal networks, intermediaries, and weekend gatherings facilitating access, while authorities face challenges tracking a growing and structured supply chain targeting youth.
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.