The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have limited land availability, high ecological sensitivity, and strategic importance. Because of this, land use is tightly regulated.
In a sweeping jungle operation, Nicobar police dismantled illegal liquor units in Perka, seizing thousands of litres of fermented wash and equipment in an ongoing drive against illicit distillation.
Business leader Mohamed Jadwet urges policymakers to prioritize water, power, and permit systems before luxury projects in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, calling current plans premature without basic infrastructure.
Sri Vijay Puram is undergoing a traffic transformation with new surveillance cameras, e-challan systems, and smart licences being introduced to improve safety and ease urban congestion.