Andaman and Nicobar

January 23, 2026 6:36 PM

Parakram Diwas inspiration will strengthen India’s resolve for development: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the inspiration drawn from Parakram Diwas would continue to strengthen India’s collective resolve towards development, self-reliance and national strength. He was addressing the Parakram Diwas programme held in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands via video conferencing on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Highlighting the significance of January 23, the Prime Minister said Netaji’s courage, sacrifice and vision continue to insp...

January 4, 2026 10:09 AM

New criminal laws to ensure time-bound Justice by 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, underscoring the Centre’s push to strengthen forensic capabilities and deliver time-bound justice under the new criminal laws. The meeting focused on the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and was attended by Union Ministers of State for Home A...

January 4, 2026 11:51 AM

Amit Shah inaugurates development projects worth Rs 373 crore in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Union Home Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth ₹373 crore undertaken by the Andaman and Nicobar Union Territory administration at Sri Vijaya Puram. He also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing the three new criminal laws. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.), Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, and oth...

August 14, 2025 4:43 PM

Rajnath Singh meets 30 tribal students from Andaman & Nicobar under ‘Aarohan’ Programme

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday interacted with 30 meritorious higher secondary students from tribal communities of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands at South Block, New Delhi. The meeting was part of 'Aarohan: Dweep to Delhi' - a seven-day National Integration Tour organised by the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC). The students will also attend the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15. During the interaction, Singh emphasised the importance of human values, ...

July 11, 2025 1:21 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 2 crew members from stranded U.S. vessel off Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday rescued two crew members from a U.S.-flagged sailing yacht stranded near Indira Point, off the coast of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The yacht, Sea Angel, issued a distress alert after encountering rough sea conditions. According to the ICG, the vessel’s sail had been torn off and its propeller was entangled in ropes. The two crew members onboard included one American and one Turkish national. In a post on X, the ICG said: “On 10 Jul 25, at 115...