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Miracle baby of the tsunami: A story of hope and resilience
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Twenty years ago, on December 26, 2004, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands faced one of the deadliest natural disasters in history - the Indian Ocean tsunami. Amid the chaos and devastation, a story of hope emerged aboard the rescue ship INS Gadival, which was evacuating survivors from the isla
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New research sheds light on genetic heritage of Nicobarese people
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A group of researchers from nine institutions co-led by Prof. Gyaneshwer Chaubey, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi and Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, conducted a detailed genetic analysis, using DNA markers that are inheri
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Indian Coast Guard seizes record 6,016 kg of methamphetamine in high-stake
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In a daring and meticulously executed mission, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has achieved its largest drug bust to date, seizing over 6,016 kilograms of methamphetamine from a Myanmar fishing boat in the Andaman Sea.
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Indian Coast Guard apprehends Mayanmarese boat with 5500 kg drugs
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended drug consignment of 5.5 tonnes (5,500 kgs) in the Andaman waters, an official said.
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'Biggest ever drug haul': Indian Coast Guard seizes five tonnes of drugs i
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"Indian Coast Guard has apprehended a huge consignment of around five tonnes of drugs from a fishing boat in the Andaman waters. This is likely to be the biggest ever drug haul by the Indian Coast Guard ever. More details awaited," said Defence Officials.
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19 members of Jarawa Tribe included in electoral roll for first time in In
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
For the first time in the history of India's election process, the 19 members from the Jarawa Tribe in Andaman and Nicobar Islands had been included on the electoral roll of the Special Summary Revision-2025 on Friday.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 strikes Andaman Sea
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.7, occurred on 20-11-2024, 09:51:32 IST, Lat: 12.47 N, Long: 93.36 E, Depth: 80 Km, Location: Andaman Sea," the NCS posted on X.
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Veer Savarkar Airport welcomes first international flight, ushering new er
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
This marks the culmination of a 22-year-long wait since the airport was granted international status. The arrival of this flight is a milestone for the region's tourism sector, which has long been hampered by limited air connectivity.
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Union Minister Manohar Lal reviews power sector scenario for Andaman and N
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, reviewed the power sector scenario for Andaman and Nicobar Islands (AN&Is) at Sri Vijaya Puram on Friday.
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Cyclone 'Dana': Teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force deployed in Cu
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic circulation over central Andaman Sea is expected to intensify into Cyclone Dana by Wednesday and is expected to reach the northwest Bay of Bengal, off Odisha-West Bengal coasts by Thursday morning.
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Cyclone Dana: Landfall expected on Oct 24, heavy rainfall likely in Odisha
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Odisha in the upcoming week as Cyclone Dana is expected landfall on October 24.
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Heavy rainfall expected in coastal India as cyclonic circulation moves tow
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that an upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea has moved to the North Andaman Sea on Sunday.
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