The Andaman & Nicobar Administration will host the 1st Island Bird Festival from February 14–17, 2026, promoting bird conservation and ecological awareness
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.
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.