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Rashmi Rao

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Think You Know Andaman? These 5 Myths Still Fool Most People

Think you know the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? From passports to rain to food, here are 5 myths that many still believe, and the real stories behind them.

Analysis: How Minimum Wages Work in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

New daily wage rates in Andaman & Nicobar Islands take effect from July 1, 2025, with a 4.7% hike across all skill levels under the Minimum Wages Act.

Minimum Wage Revision: Pay Raise Rolled Out Across A&N Islands

Revised minimum wages effective from July 1 in Andaman & Nicobar Islands for all employment categories as per official notification.

Island Families Struggle as Pay Gap Widens in Andamans

Despite a combined income of ₹60,000, Sandeep and Lakshmi struggle with school fees, rent, and fuel in the costly Andaman economy, exposing wage gaps between sectors.

Shadipur Family Faces Shocking Power Bill Despite No Usage

A Shadipur household reports inflated electricity bills despite no usage for months, raising serious concerns over Urja Pay billing errors and lack of redress.

Breaking

New Labour Codes to Benefit Gig and Unorganised Workers, Says Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal says new Labour Codes will ease compliance, expand social security and improve conditions for gig and unorganised workers.

MP Bishnu Pada Ray Seeks Transparency in Andaman Forest Resettlement Case

MP Ray seeks transparency, public input on Supreme Court–pending resettlement plan for post-1978 forest encroacher families in Andaman.

Ethiopia Volcano Ash Cloud Reaches India, Causes Flight Delays Without Affecting AQI

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi ash plume drifts into India, causing flight disruptions and advisories but no impact on surface air quality.

ED Chargesheet Lists Properties Linked to Abdul Salam; Searches Conducted at Multiple Premises

ED chargesheet in ₹500-crore ANSCB fraud names assets tied to Abdul Salam and notes multiple searches as the investigation expands.
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