The eviction drive, the first of its kind in the area, was carried out in a coordinated operation involving revenue officials, police personnel, and other authorities. The structure, which had come up on land identified and verified under the Enemy Property category, was brought down after due legal process, officials said.

The India Meteorological Department's latest weather outlook, depicted in this infographic, highlights soaring temperatures and signals an early monsoon onset over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Gig workers, often defined by their short-term contracts and platform-based employment, have operated without consistent access to health insurance, pensions, or structured welfare benefits.

Sri Vijaya Puram, April 14: The Revenue Department of South Andaman has issued a stern warning to offenders involved in the illegal dumping...

Andaman biryani is not your typical biryani. Unlike the more common ghee-heavy varieties of North India, it’s lighter and delicately spiced, perfectly suited to the humid climate of the islands. The dish reflects the fusion of several regional influences: the mustard tang of Bengali cuisine, the heat of Tamil spices, the rich marinades of North Indian biryani, and even hints of Southeast Asian flavors.

The event was graced by Dr. Anil Agarwal, IAS, Secretary (Health)/MD (NAM), who attended as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Suja Antony, Director of Health Services, and Padma Shri awardee Naresh Chander Lal were present as Guests of Honour. Senior officials, healthcare professionals, students, and members of the public were among the nearly 150 attendees.

Aqueducts, designed to transport water across valleys and gaps, have historically played a crucial role in alleviating water shortages, especially in drought-stricken regions. The Panighat Aqueduct, constructed with red bricks and lime mortar, was essential to the area's water supply system. Built by the British, it efficiently channeled water from the foothills of the then Mount Manipur to the Panighat Jetty using a gravity-fed system, requiring no external power.

Sri Vijaya Puram, April 13: A 20-member U-19 boys football team from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands has set its sights on national glory...

Sri Vijaya Puram, April 13: History-making long jumper and global athletics icon Anju Bobby George brought star power and inspiration to young athletes of...