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Centre to set up renewable energy power plant in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

With an aim to provide stable and clean power supply to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Ministry of Home Affairs will set up a renewable energy-based power supply project with Japanese aid.

From Andaman Islands to Leh, Amazon goes all out to tap India's hinterlands

The e-commerce giant has, over the past few years, built a strong network of partners who play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time deliveries to the most difficult of terrains

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

This comes three days after another earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale had hit Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

No new Covid case in Andaman and Nicobar in last 24 hours, tally at 10,032

The death toll stood at 129 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported since Friday, an official said

Deep depression over north Andaman Sea likely to cross Myanmar coast today

The deep depression over north Andaman Sea, which did not intensify into a cyclonic storm as predicted, is likely to cross Myanmar coast sometime on Tuesday afternoon itself.

Deep depression over Andaman may intensify into cyclonic storm on Tuesday

The weather system will be named Asani, as suggested by Sri Lanka, once it turns into a cyclonic storm

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Heavy rain, strong winds in Andamans due to Cyclone Asani

Around 150 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed and six relief camps opened in various parts of the islands, officials said.

Andaman, Nicobar admin makes plans to deal with cyclone Asani

The Andaman and Nicobar administration has closed all schools and colleges as a precautionary measure, from March 21 in view of the impending cyclone Asani.

Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea to intensify in 24 hrs

India Meteorological Department on Sunday said the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining south Andaman Sea will intensify further into a deep depression during next 24 hours

Fishermen asked not to venture into sea as Cyclone Asani brews over Andaman

With the year's first cyclone Asani brewing over the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration on Saturday issued an advisory for fishermen

Cyclone Asani: Andaman MP asks disaster machinery to be on high alert

With the year's first cyclone Asani brewing over the Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands MP urged Lieutenant Governor to put the disaster management machinery on high alert

Andaman and Nicobar Islands coronavirus update: 12 active cases reported

Twelve Coronavirus patients are currently undergoing treatment in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a health bulletin said.

US official discusses investment opportunities in Andamans with Lt Guv

United States Consul General at Chennai, Judith Ravin, met Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lieutenant Governor Admiral (Retd.) D K Joshi

Congress forms alliance with DMK to fight Andaman local body polls

Elections will be held in all gram panchayats -- except Netaji Nagar and Hut Bay, panchayat samitis, zilla parishad, and the Port Blair Municipal Council on March 6

Andaman & Nicobar: Ballot papers in panchayat poll, EVMs in municipal poll

The panchayat and municipal polls in the union territory will be held on March 6.

Covid-19 tally of Andamans rises to 8,397 with 108 fresh infections

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have reported 108 new COVID-19 cases, 65 more than the previous day, with the caseload climbing to 8,397, a health department official said on Thursday

41 new cases push Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar to 7,889

The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 7,889 on Saturday as 41 more people tested positive for the infection, a health bulletin said.

24 new cases push Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar to 7,848

The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 7,848 on Friday as 24 more people tested positive for the infection, one less than the previous day, a health bulletin said.

Year In Review: Diluting green norms may derail India's climate goals

In 2021, the govt pushed renewables to meet its updated climate aims, but also came up with plans to clear forests and reduced scrutiny of polluting units that could cause further environmental damage