Fishing Ban Begins April 15 In A&N Waters For Bottom Trawling And Shark Catch
In a bid to conserve marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable fishing practices, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has announced a mandatory seasonal ban on bottom trawling and shark fishing in the island waters, effective from April 15 to May 31, 2025. The decision, as per the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Marine Fishing Rules, 2004 (Amendment-2019), comes into effect annually during this period to safeguard breeding cycles and preserve marine ecosystems.
U.S. Extradites Tahawwur Rana To India For Trial In 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks
Washington/New Delhi, April 11: In a landmark move signaling international cooperation on counter-terrorism, the United States has extradited Pakistani-origin Canadian national Tahawwur Hussain Rana...
Schools can’t sell books and uniforms to students, CBSE cracks down
In a decisive move to rein in the commercialization of school education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has barred all affiliated private schools from selling books, uniforms, and stationery items on campus. The directive, issued under Chapter 2, Clause 2.4.7 of the CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws, is aimed at protecting students and parents from exploitative practices and mounting financial stress.
MV Chuglam’s Sailing Schedule Announced For Campbell Bay Route
Sri Vijaya Puram: The Directorate of Shipping Services has announced the tentative sailing schedule of cargo vessel MV Chuglam to Campbell Bay via all...
April 14 Declared Public Holiday for Dr. Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary
Sri Vijaya Puram: All government offices and industrial establishments across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will remain closed on Monday, April 14, 2025, to...
