Weather Forces Andaman Shipping Department to Warn of Short-Notice Vessel Cancellations
With rough seas forecast, the Directorate of Shipping Services cautions passengers that inter-island ships and harbour ferries could be pulled from service on short notice; helplines issued for real-time updates.
Ashish Shelar Proposes Memorial for Freedom Fighter Savarkar at Cellular Jail
Maharashtra’s Minister of Cultural Affairs and Information Technology, Adv. Ashish Shelar, has proposed the establishment of a national memorial dedicated to freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar at the Cellular Jail in Andaman.
VSI Airport Faces Heat Over Fares, Connectivity Gaps
VSI Airport in Sri Vijaya Puram faces growing pressure to improve services, curb airfares, and expand inter-island connectivity following key discussions at the Airport Advisory Committee meeting.
Chasing Progress, Ignoring Strays: City’s Animal Control in Limbo
Despite crores spent under the Smart City Mission, islands struggles with stray cows and dogs, exposing civic apathy, poor infrastructure, and rising public risk.
Copper Theft Attempt Foiled at Garacharma Solar Plant
Attempt to steal copper wires from NLC’s Solar Power Plant in Garacharma foiled by alert staff; four accused arrested, damage pegged at ₹2 lakh.
