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Deep depression over Bay of Bengal turns into cyclone Phailin

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 00:02

After crossing North Andaman Islands, the deep depression over east central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday night intensified into cyclonic storm Phailin.

Slight intensity quake in Andaman Islands

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 08:15

A slight intensity earthquake, measuring 4.8 on Richter scale, jolted region of Andaman Islands Tuesday.

‘Jarawa community willing to join the mainstream’

Last Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 13:28

The Jarawa are one of the indigenous people of Andaman Islands. Their present numbers are estimated at between 250-400 individuals.

Jarawa population on the rise

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 00:12

Population of the Jarawas who are one of the hunting-gathering Negrito tribes of Andaman Islands has gone from 240 in 2001 to 383 in 2011.

`Human safaris`: UK MPs call for road closure

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 17:51

The lawmakers are concern over reports that tourists were treating the Jarawa tribe like attractions in a `human safari park`.

Andaman women have to dance naked for food

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 09:23

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

Moderate quake hits Andaman Islands

Last Updated: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 08:51

A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale hit Andaman Islands early on Saturday.

Andaman quake confirms worst fears: Geologist

Last Updated: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 12:34

The 6.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred north of the Andaman Islands on March 30 is yet another confirmation that this particular region will continue to be source of severe earthquakes, says a geologist.