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Baratang Bridge faces delays from clearances, monsoon; 25% done, now set to open by Feb 2026, easing Andaman travel.

A ₹100 crore road repair proposal in the Andaman Islands stalls as APWD delays DPR submission, risking loss of crucial CRF funding. Public frustration grows.

Anil Kumar Tiwari becomes BJP President for Andaman & Nicobar Islands, as party boosts national council representation from the region.

Faced with unreliable power and costly diesel dependence, the Andaman administration is evaluating a 10 MW hydrogen-fueled fusion microgrid by Hylenr. If approved, the Infinity Grid pilot could redefine energy for remote regions and complement the under-construction LNG plant in Sri Vijaya Puram.

India’s dollar millionaire population is expected to rise by over 55% by 2029, outpacing global trends. According to BCG, this growth is driven by millennial wealth creators and a tech-powered transformation in the country’s wealth management sector.

The government has ordered emergency repairs for 15 jetties in A&N Islands, restoring ALHW’s role to prevent service disruptions and safeguard maritime connectivity for remote communities.

Council moots converting govt quarters at Machi Lane into a commercial complex, raising concerns over public housing loss.

Known for her silent service, Ratna Kannan is the go-to name in the Andamans during crises and community struggles.

The modus operandi is disturbingly sophisticated. According to sources, international cartels frequently jettison high-value drug consignments into the sea when approached by Indian surveillance aircraft or patrol vessels. These waterproof, buoyant packages often wash up on Nicobar and southern Andaman beaches, where they are retrieved by local peddling networks.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has hinted at a major oil discovery in the Andaman Sea, comparing its potential to Guyana’s massive reserves. If confirmed, the find could significantly reduce India’s oil import dependency and boost energy security.