Woody Pepper from Andamans Gets National Germplasm Tag
ICAR-CIARI secures national germplasm status for woody pepper (Piper pendulispicum) at NBPGR, New Delhi, a milestone that protects genetic diversity and promotes a high-value crop for Andaman growers.
Illegal Padauk Haul Uncovered in Sri Vijaya Puram: Forest Department Cracks Down on Black Timber Trade
Mobile Squad and Garacharma Range seize 0.506 cbm of Class-I A padauk timber from Dollygunj workshop; suspect booked under ANI Forest Produce Transit Rule.
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.
