Land acquisition for the Great Nicobar airport will impact 263 families, with residents raising concerns over compensation, resettlement, and loss of livelihoods, SIA reveals.
Rashid Yusoof has empowered Nicobar’s tribal communities by promoting GI-tagged products like Virgin Coconut Oil and linking traditional crafts to national markets.
Business leader Mohamed Jadwet urges policymakers to prioritize water, power, and permit systems before luxury projects in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, calling current plans premature without basic infrastructure.
After AirAsia suspended the Andaman Islands' only international route, AAI's new waiver scheme aims to attract airlines with reduced fees and operational support.
Poaching in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands threatens rare species like sea cucumbers, turtles, and deer. Despite strict laws, illegal hunting persists, impacting ecology and communities.
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign was observed in Mayabunder with cultural performances, plantation drives, a nutrition mela, and a signature pledge for gender equality.
The Directorate of Art & Culture will host a World Day of Folklore event at TGCE with folk dance competitions, songs, and talks on Andaman and Nicobar oral heritage.