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.
Why Sri Vijaya Puram’s Blackouts Have Refused to Go Away Despite Years of Planning
Sri Vijaya Puram’s Secretariat, and other key offices will experience a 6-hour power cut on May 10 for cable relocation and pole replacement.
New Road Opens Access to Iconic North Bay Lighthouse in Andaman Islands
Until recently, reaching the area meant navigating a patchy and time-consuming route. That’s now changed with the completion of a 5.5-kilometre road built by the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD), which promises smoother travel and better access for both tourists and local residents.
Lone Voice from the Islands: MP Pins Big Hopes on Delhi’s Top Babu
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are governed by bureaucrats—who are typically posted for tenures of two to three years. This has often led to a disconnect between local aspirations and long-term governance planning.
Andaman Workers Rally on May Day: INTUC Leads March for Labor Rights
Workers took a collective pledge to stand united in demanding fair treatment and to push for policy reforms that reflect the evolving needs of the labor force.
