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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.

Mithakhari’s deteriorating roads and NH-4 stretches in Andaman pose rising risks amid monsoon, prompting urgent calls for repair.

Over 1,500 government quarters in Sri Vijaya Puram are falling apart, with Junglighat among the worst hit, highlighting a deepening public housing crisis.