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Third Dweep Diksha Dialogue underscores Andaman and Nicobar Command's role
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India's only operational Joint Services Command, successfully hosted the third edition of the Dweep Diksha Dialogue on September 19-20, at Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, under the theme 'Evolution of ANC as a Strategic Hub and Beyo
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Raising ecological concerns not "negative politics": Jairam Ramesh critisi
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav of ignoring serious environmental and tribal concerns over the Great Nicobar Mega Infrastructure Project, and said that raising these issues is not "negative politics" but an expression of grave concern.
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PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone for Rs 34,200 crore development
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
As part of the maritime sector initiatives, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 7,870 crore, including the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock. He also laid the foundation stone of a new container terminal and associated facilities
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"Important day for India's maritime sector," says PM Modi ahead of 'Samudr
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects of the central and state government, worth over Rs 26,354 crore, catering to various sectors in Gujarat.
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ED arrests ex-MP from Andaman and Nicobar Islands among 3 in bank fraud ca
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Kuldeep Rai Sharma, ex-Member of Parliament from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and two others in connection with its ongoing probe in a bank fraud case
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Environment Minister didn't address Great Nicobar project concerns: Jairam
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress' General Secretary in-charge Communications has alleged that there is a "lack of understanding" about the needs of the indigenous people, as well as the bio-geophysical heterogeneity of Great Nicobar. He said that certain scientists in public institutions have already said that they
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"Time for serious rethink": Shashi Tharoor shares Sonia Gandhi's article o
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Great Nicobar Island Project is a major Indian government initiative on Great Nicobar Island aimed at holistic development and strategic positioning, featuring a transhipment port, an international airport, an energy plant, and a township.
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The Great Nicobar Island Project is a misadventure, trampling on tribal ri
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post shared on X, Rahul Gandhi said, "The Great Nicobar Island Project is a misadventure, trampling on tribal rights and making a mockery of legal and deliberative processes." Through this article, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi highlights the injustices infl
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MP Jairam Ramesh calls Great Nicobar mega project a "maha ecological disas
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has condemned the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project as a "maha ecological disaster," alleging the administration made false claims regarding settlement of tribal rights and lawful consent under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Ramesh asserts that the project is
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COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi interacts with tribal students during 'Dweep se D
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
General Upendra Dwivedi commended the students for their achievements in various fields and urged them to continue striving for excellence with commitment and perseverance.
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Lt Governor flags off Fit India Andaman Nicobar Khel Mahotsav
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The LG launched three Olympic-style "Flame of Fitness" torches, symbolising the Olympic values - Excellence, Friendship, and Respect - marking the start of the Fit India Andaman Nicobar Khel Mahotsav and officially launching the islands' celebrations for National Sports Day 2025.
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Four officers of Andaman and Nicobar Police conferred with awards for outs
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The awards were announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the eve of the Independence Day, 2025.
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