Centre Rules Out Lowering Consent Age Under POCSO, Cites Child Safety Risks
Government tells Lok Sabha dilution of age of consent under POCSO Act could risk child safety and weaken legal safeguards for minors.
ECI Extends Electoral Roll Revision Deadline; Andaman & Nicobar Included
Election Commission extends electoral roll revision deadline in Uttar Pradesh to March 6; Andaman and Nicobar Islands among regions under Special Intensive Revision.
North Andaman’s State Highway-15 to Undergo Rs 10.8 Crore Upgrade for Safer Travel
Andaman & Nicobar Administration sanctions Rs 10.8 crore to upgrade North Andaman’s State Highway-15 with road strengthening and culvert reconstruction.
₹3.66-Crore Water Supply Upgrade Approved for Sitanagar, North & Middle Andaman
Administration approves ₹3.66-crore water supply upgrade in Sitanagar village with reservoirs, tanks and pumping links to improve daily supply reliability.
A&N Student Nissy Philip Represents Islands at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 screened on 6 January in Sri Vijaya Puram as A&N student Nissy Philip joins national interaction programme.
