Amusement park to come up in historic Viper Island

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 14:29

The government on Wednesday justified plans to build an amusement park in an island in Andaman and Nicobar.

Tourism in Jarawa reserve should be per amended regulations: SC

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 20:34

SC has said tourist activity in Jarawa reserves in Andaman and Nicobar Islands would be carried out strictly in compliance with amended regulations.

India plans missile test ranges in Andhra, Andamans

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 10:03

India`s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will set up missile test ranges in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Andhra Pradesh.

Tsunami survivor Deborah is a top cyclist now

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 17:52

New Delhi: She was left scurrying for shelter into the forests during the 2004 Tsunami which had devastated the coasts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands but nine years down the line, Deborah has not only reshaped her life but also emerged as the country`s top cyclist.

Tourists barred from using road passing through Jarawa tribal area

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 21:25

Supreme Court on Monday restrained tourists from using Trunk Road, which connects Port Blair with the Greater Nicobar, saying that it passes through a tribal reserve area inhabited by Jarawa tribals.

Two constables arrested for misbehaving with lady instructor

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 15:46

Two police constables in the Andamans have been arrested for misbehaving and insulting the modesty of a woman computer instructor.

Lt Gen NC Marwah relinquishes command of ANC

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 21:34

Commander in Chief Lt Gen NC Marwah has relinquished the command of Andaman and Nicobar command.

Coast Guard looks for alternative site for radars

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 16:46

The Coast Guard has started looking for an alternative site for deploying its coastal radars in Andaman and Nicobar Islands after the Environment Ministry red-flagged its plans.