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IMD warns fishermen not to venture into sea on May 14-15
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said the Southwest monsoon has advanced into parts of southeast Bay of Bengal, Nicobar Islands, south Andaman Sea and parts of north Andaman Sea.
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Disaster risk reduction remains primary objective of A&N Administratio
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 18 (ANI): While offering prayers to all the families who have lost their loved ones in the horrific Tsunami of 2004, which caused huge loss of life and property, Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi has said that disaster risk reduction rem
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5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Nicobar Island region
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Car Nicobar (Nicobar) [India], Mar. 14 (ANI): An earthquake of 5.9 magnitudes on Richter Scale jolted Nicobar Islands region on Tuesday around 8.21 a.m.
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China launches cruise ship voyage in South China Sea
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Mar. 3(ANI): A new Chinese cruise ship began its maiden voyage to the Paracel Islands in the controversial South China Sea.
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China has indisputable sovereignty over South China Sea, says its foreign
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Feb.22 (ANI): Rejecting the contention of the United States that China is building structures on the South China Sea islands for possible use to house long-range surface-to-air missiles, the country's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that no country could question Bei
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Japan issues protest to Russia over naming five islands of Kurile chain
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Feb. 14(ANI): Tokyo has issued a protest to Moscow after Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a resolution giving names to five previously nameless islands of the Kurile chain, also claimed by Japan.
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Chinese ships sail near disputed Japanese controlled islands
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [USA], Feb. 7 (ANI): Three Chinese Coast Guard ships entered waters near a chain of disputed islands claimed both by China and Japan in the East China Sea on Monday.
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U.S. bringing instability to regional situation, says China
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Feb. 4 (ANI): China on Saturday called on the United States to stop issuing "wrong remarks" about the disputed Senkaku islands, located in the East China Sea and known as the Diaoyu in China.
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Navy chief arrives in Port Blair on five-day visit
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], Jan.31 (ANI): Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS),accompanied by Mrs. Reena Lanba, President NWWA, arrived at Port Blair on their five day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Command today.
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Tsunami alert issued after 7.9-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], Jan. 22 (ANI): A strong 7.9 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea on Sunday has triggered a tsunami alert for several Pacific islands.
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Island Tourism Festival to begin in Andaman and Nicobar today
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar) [India], Jan. 6 (ANI): The Island Tourism Festival will begin today at Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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Putin, Abe discuss security ties, disputed islands
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], Dec. 16 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin in a 90 minute meeting on Thursday night with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed economic and security issues.
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