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Andamans TC working chief resigns from post

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 13:54

Working president of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Trinamool Congress Committee, Rupa Ray Wednesday tendered resignation from the post blaming the party`s state unit chief for it.

Govt starts biometric attendance in Andaman

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 14:50

In order to ensure punctuality, biometric attendance system has been installed at Raj Niwas as well as the secretariat in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

‘New norms to protect Jarawa tribes in Andaman’

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 16:32

To provide protection to Jarawa tribes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, government has initiated various measures to ban videography in tribal areas.

4.6 magnitude quake hits Nicobar Islands

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 09:32

The quake hit the islands at 2.28 am, according to the Met department.

4.6 magnitude quake hits Nicobar Islands

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 08:55

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale on Sunday struck Nicobar Islands region.

Govt exploring alternate route to Nicobar

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 11:49

Amid a raging controversy over exploitation of Jarawa tribes, government is exploring the possibility of having alternate connectivity with the Great Nicobar island through sea and aerial route.

Two new videos of `human safaris` in Andaman

Last Updated: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 09:42

Two new videos have emerged that provide more proof of official involvement in `human safaris` for the benefit of tourists.

Andaman: UK NGO says `human safaris` still on

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 21:46

`Human safaris` in the Andaman and Nicobar islands were still continuing, an international organization alleged on Thursday.

Andaman dance scandal: Police registers case

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 11:39

A British newspaper has released an amateur video footage shot in the Andaman Islands which shows tribal women, naked waist up, dancing for tourists.

Centre seeks report from Andaman on dance for food

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 17:07

Home Ministry sought a report from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on alleged exploitation of Jarawa tribes, who were forced to dance for food.

`Reports on women forced to dance irresponsible`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 15:55

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration termed as "highly irresponsible" the media reports that said a group of Jarawa tribe women were allegedly forced to dance in front of tourists.

Chidambaram to visit Andaman Nicobar on Jan 21-22

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 14:36

The visit comes amidst reports of alleged exploitation of primitive tribals, who were forced to dance before tourists in return of food.