The BJP A&N Islands has appointed five Morcha presidents following state committee approval, with leaders named to head Mahila, Yuva, Minority, OBC and Kisan wings.
A&N Islands held a conference to strengthen disaster communication, focusing on integration of resources and developing a fail-safe emergency network for emergencies.
The A&N Tourism Directorate has issued an advisory warning watersports operators against fraudulent practices, stressing tourist safety and compliance with guidelines.
As Hormuz volatility threatens oil flows, India’s energy security strategy is widening toward the Strait of Malacca, with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands emerging as a critical maritime and potential hydrocarbon pivot in the Indo-Pacific calculus.
A major fire at a private bitumen heating facility in Baratang’s Sundargarh area was contained within 30 minutes on Sunday. Flames engulfed a 20-tonne storage tank, but swift action by fire services saved ₹80 lakh in assets and prevented disruption to NH-04 works.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ long-term development roadmap, spanning ports, connectivity, energy and tourism, was outlined in New Delhi, positioning the territory as a strategic maritime and economic hub within India’s Viksit Bharat vision.