Not long ago, the villages were grappling with the classic rural triple threat: overgrown bushes, rogue garbage piles, and that one uncle who insisted open burning was a tradition.
The Andaman Islands sit on a volatile fault line, making earthquake and tsunami preparedness a pressing need. Recent drills and community training efforts show how the region is gearing up to face natural disasters head-on.
The Giant Robber Crab, found only in Great Nicobar, is the world’s largest land crab. Known for climbing trees and stealing food, it plays a key role in the island’s ecosystem.
Once hunted and fearful, the deer of this historic island now walk freely beside tourists, thanks to one woman’s unwavering devotion and a lifelong bond with nature.
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.
The department’s latest reshuffle involves strategic redeployments aimed at strengthening policing in sensitive areas like Nicobar and the Anti-Narcotics division.
Aging water infrastructure in Sri Vijay Puram disrupts supply; APWD struggles with repairs as dam levels dip and public outcry grows amid ongoing monsoon.