From Remote Katchal to Bengaluru Hospital Job: How This Island Woman Overcame the Odds
Justina, from Upper Katchal in the Nicobar Islands, is a rare success story . Her journey reflects the potential of structured rural skilling to create meaningful employment beyond remote geographies.
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.
Island Gears Up for Monsoon: Water Campaign Kicks Off
Led by the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD) and the Directorate of Education, the drive is a four-phase action plan that combines science, community action, and creativity, and brings together students, women stakeholders, local Panchayats, and technical teams under one mission- safeguard every drop.
How to Nominate Someone for the Padma Awards This Year.
Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr 10:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has formally opened the online portal for nominations and recommendations for...
Six Years On, Andaman Railway Remains a Pipe Dream
In 2010-11, the Indian government sanctioned a survey for a broad-gauge railway line connecting Port Blair and Diglipur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The project was envisioned as a transformative step for the archipelago, significantly reducing travel time and enhancing connectivity. Initially targeted for completion by September 2014, the railway remains incomplete more than a decade later, raising concerns about delays in critical infrastructure development.
