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US YouTuber, arrested for visiting Andamans island, still in police custody
Mykhailo Polyakov faces potential prison time for violating Indian laws. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 29 after leaving offerings on the island.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:26 PM IST
AP |
US ‘thrill-seeker’ arrested for entering North Sentinel Island in Andaman
The man had collected sand samples, and recorded a video with a GoPro camera before he was arrested and his boat along with his equipment was confiscated.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 08:29 PM IST
Home to world's most isolated indigenous tribe: 5 facts on Sentinel Islands
The uncontacted island came to the forefront again in the wake of the arrest of an American man, who tried to illegally enter the restricted region.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 01:27 PM IST
Who is Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, man held for entering Sentinel Island?
North Sentinel Island, part of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is home to the indigenous Sentinelese people, one of the last uncontacted tribes in the world.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 09:33 AM IST
5 adrenaline-pumping water sports you must indulge in for your next trip!
Check out some adrenaline-pumping water sports to indulge in for your next trip and participate in HT@100 My Country, My Lens photo contest
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:17 PM IST
20 years after calamity, woman recalls son 'Tsunami's birth in jungle
The woman's house in Hut Bay Island in Andaman and Nicobar was destroyed in the Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26, 2004.
Published on Dec 26, 2024 09:51 AM IST
PTI |
Smugglers caught with 6,000 kg meth were using Musk's Starlink to navigate
Myanmarese smugglers used Starlink for navigation during 6,000 kg methamphetamine haul in Andaman Islands.
Published on Nov 28, 2024 05:48 PM IST
PTI | HT News Desk | Edited by Chandreyi Chatterjee
In ‘biggest-ever’ haul, Indian Coast Guard seizes 5 ton drugs in Andaman waters
Indian Coast Guard has apprehended a huge consignment of around five tonnes of drugs from a fishing boat in the Andaman waters, defence officials said
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 12:55 PM IST
Centre renames Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram, announces Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that Andaman and Nicobar Island's capital Port Blair has been renamed as "Sri Vijaya Puram."
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 05:43 PM IST
How much do LIC agents earn? The state in which they earn the most is…
LIC currently has around 13,90,920 agents across the country
Published on Aug 18, 2024 01:24 PM IST
PTI |
International Scuba Diving Day: Explore India's best scuba diving spots
Scuba diving has been a bucket list activity for many; here are 6 amazing spots you must visit if you want to try it out
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 08:39 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Frogs found only in the Andaman Islands mate upside-down: Study
The Andamanese frogs, classified as ‘vulnerable’ by IUCN, deposit their eggs upside-down on the inner walls of water-filled tree cavities or root buttresses.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 02:17 PM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolts Andaman Sea
The epicentre of the earthquake was found to be at latitude 10.25 and longitude 93.82 at a depth of 10 km.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 04:32 AM IST
ANI |
India's Andaman & Nicobar Islands show the way to all-electric buses future
The A&N administration’s electric bus operational model could serve as a blueprint for the rest of India, for deploying electric buses and using clean energy
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 06:36 PM IST
And so it began...: A new book offers insight into rich Indian creation legends
Lopamudra Maitra’s collection draws from little-known communities and forgotten myths. Starting points matter, she says, as do the journeys our tales take.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 01:20 PM IST
Why are there three Chinese spy ships in the Indian Ocean Region?
High endurance Chinese surveillance vessel Xiang Yang Hong 01 is anchored 600 miles west of Andaman Islands (middle of Bay of Bengal) in international water.
Published on Apr 10, 2024 08:31 AM IST
Port Blair: Inter-island flight connectivity to Shibpur, Car Nicobar in Andaman
A 19-seater fixed-wing aircraft will operate between Port Blair-Shibpur and Port Blair to Car Nicobar, with a private designated operator for these routes
Published on Apr 02, 2024 03:12 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Port Blair
Shop owner loses ₹6.1 lakh while attempting to book hotel rooms in Andaman
Shop owner in Mumbai loses ₹6.1 lakh to cyber fraud while booking Andaman hotel. Fraudsters posed as hotel reps, obtained card details, and siphoned money.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Manish K Pathak
Amid Maldives row, Andaman chief secretary says India has edge in tourism
The Andaman and Nicobar administration has granted access to various uninhabited islands for tourism activities.
Published on Jan 11, 2024 07:25 PM IST
Adarsh Kumar Gupta
Andaman welcomes tourists with longer beach hours, access to uninhabited islands
Andaman and Nicobar push for a vibrant tourist-friendly archipelago with expanding airline partnerships, exploring the unexplored islands and late beach nights
Published on Jan 11, 2024 05:39 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Port Blair
Amitabh talks about visiting Lakshadweep and Andamans amid India-Maldives row
Amitabh Bachchan said Lakshadweep and Andamans ‘are astonishingly beautiful locations’. He said the ‘waters beaches and underwater experience is unbelievable’.
Published on Jan 08, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Island Tourism Festival 2023: Mainland and Andaman artists unveil talents
The Island Tourist Festival (ITF) Ground on VIP Road is filled with enthusiasm during the five-day extravaganza hosted by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration
Published on Dec 30, 2023 06:18 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Port Blair
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Andaman sea
The tremors struck at 03:20 AM on October 8 and according to NCS, the quake was recorded at a depth of 10 km.
Published on Oct 08, 2023 05:46 AM IST
ANI |
PM distributes about 1000 appointment letters to newly recruited
PM distributes appointment letter to newly recruited individuals in Andamans through video conferencing
Published on Sep 26, 2023 06:40 PM IST
PTI |
Exotic caravan tourism service set to launch in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Tourists in Andaman and Nicobar Islands can soon hire luxury caravans at exotic locations, offering a comfortable and adventurous stay.
Published on Aug 18, 2023 12:51 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Port Blair
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Andaman and Nicobar islands
Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolted the Andaman and Nicobar island on Monday, National Center for Seismology said.
Published on Aug 11, 2023 05:41 AM IST
ANI |
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The quake was at a depth of 10 km
Published on Jul 29, 2023 07:36 AM IST
Reuters |
BJP, Cong spar as Port Blair airport ceiling falls days after Modi inaugurated
Pictures, videos shared online showed the collapsed false ceiling of the newly-built structure in Port Blair airport, sparking sharp criticism from Opposition.
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 04:36 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates new integrated terminal building of Port Blair airport
Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated new integrated terminal building of the Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 11:15 AM IST
Andaman and Nicobar Islands gear up for Monsoon Festival at Corbyn's Cove Beach
The Monsoon Festival at Corbyn's Cove beach, 6 kms from Port Blair, flaunts vibrant culture of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, exotic coastal cuisines, live music
Published on Jul 15, 2023 10:07 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Port Blair
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