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Rashmi Rao

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No Price Relief in Sight: IndiGo Justifies Sky-High Fares to Andaman

This disparity has become a growing point of resentment across the islands. Locals say that government inaction on the issue reflects a larger disconnect between decision-makers and the people.

Sealed for Hygiene, Starved for Food: Patients and Doctors Left Hungry at G.B. Pant Hospital

Authorities shut down rat-infested canteen at Andaman’s only govt hospital, but with no alternative, staff and patients now face a different crisis.

From Labs to Farms: CIARI Leads Andaman’s Push for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Amid rising concerns over food security and climate change, CIARI in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is quietly leading an agricultural revolution, empowering farmers, developing island-specific innovations, and building a resilient future for rural communities.

Stranded at Sea: Islanders Face Severe Shipping Crisis in Andaman & Nicobar

A severe vessel shortage in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands has left passengers stranded, disrupting healthcare, education, and emergency travel. Islanders demand urgent intervention as ships remain out of service.

Airfare Shock for Andaman Islanders: Sky-High Prices Turn Survival Travel into a Luxury

With round-trip airfares touching ₹20,000, Andaman residents face crushing travel costs for education, healthcare, and work.

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Poaching Threat Casts Shadow on Andaman’s Fragile Ecosystem

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.

Local, Loud, and Limitless: ABI lASH Turns Silence Into Hip-Hop Sound

Banker by day, rapper by night—ABI LASH is taking the Andamans into India’s hip-hop spotlight with raw verses and island-rooted stories.

Awareness drive highlights role of girl child

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.

Folk traditions to light up TGCE stage today

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.
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