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Severe cyclone in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 00:48

Several hundreds of people have been evacuated as a severe cyclonic storm with windspeed of above 110 KMPH hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday night.

Cyclone hits Andaman Nicobar islands

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 21:00

A cyclonic storm Wednesday hit the Andaman and Nicobar islands and is expected to reach the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha over the next 48-72 hours, the MET department said.

Five foreigners carrying arms detained in Andaman

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 13:08

Five foreigners carrying arms and ammunition were detained after their boat was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Diglipur coast.

India`s endangered tribal groups see rise in population

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 12:53

There has been a rise in population of endangered tribal groups and state governments have been asked to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan to help them grow further, the government has said.

Uttarakhand flood: Andaman & Nicobar residents contribute Rs 2.19 cr

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 15:01

People of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have contributed over Rs two crore to the Prime Minister`s National Relief Fund for Uttarakhand relief and rehabilitation.

Lt Gen(Retd)AK Singh sworn in as the new Lt Govern of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 20:49

Lt Gen (Retd) AK Singh, on Monday took over as the new Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

IAF C-17 flies non-stop to Andamans to supply army equipment

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 19:51

For the first time, the IAF has used its latest C-17 Globemaster III strategic heavylift aircraft to fly non-stop from Hindan near here to drop equipment for an Army battalion being inducted in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Scientists discover 133 new fauna species in India

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 12:05

Scientists have discovered 133 new species of fauna in India and amoung the most significant is a bird - yet to be named - found in the Great Nicobar Island.

Andaman tsunami warning system can alert in 3 min: Scientist

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:11

The Early Tsunami Warning System installed at Rangachang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands can predict a tsunami immediately after an earthquake.

UNESCO declares Nicobar Islands world biosphere reserve

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 10:04

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has declared and designated the Nicobar Islands in India as a world biosphere reserve under its Man and the Biosphere Programme.

Andaman records pass percentage of 69.22 in Class XII CBSE exam

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 13:53

In 2012 the overall pass percentage in class XII was 69.96 percent while in 2011 it was 76.67 percent.

Meeting on coastal security in Port Blair

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 12:56

Andaman and Nicobar Islands chief secretary Anand Prakash chaired a meeting on coastal security exercise - `Tatasuraksha`, official sources said on Tuesday.