News for 'Andaman Islands'

ED attaches assets worth Rs 4,109 cr in Agri Gold ponzi scheme

ED attaches assets worth Rs 4,109 cr in Agri Gold ponzi scheme

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The ED has attached properties worth Rs 4,109 crore spread across various states in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged ponzi scheme, the agency said on Thursday. The case pertains to the Agri Gold Group of Companies. Three promoters of the group were arrested by the central agency on Tuesday.

Baby girl becomes tsunami symbol

Baby girl becomes tsunami symbol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

CBSE willing to help tsunami-hit students

CBSE willing to help tsunami-hit students

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

If a student from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands wants to take his test in, say Chennai, the CBSE will definitely consider it, Chairaman Ashok Ganguly said.

Minor quake near UP-Uttaranchal border

Minor quake near UP-Uttaranchal border

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Meanwhile, aftershocks of moderate intensity continued to rock the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

'Why can't we do without foreign aid?'

'Why can't we do without foreign aid?'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Transcripts of the chat with rediff.com reporter Sheela Bhatt.

Pakistan a hotbed of terrorists: PM

Pakistan a hotbed of terrorists: PM

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

'We request our friends in the international arena to put a stop to the increasing terrorism through Pakistan,' Vajpayee said.\n\n

A&N officials fear the worst

A&N officials fear the worst

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

BCCI to help tsunami victims

BCCI to help tsunami victims

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will donate Rs. 1 crore to those affected by Sunday's tragedy.

'India has not spurned foreign aid'

'India has not spurned foreign aid'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

Coming soon, an air accident every week!

Coming soon, an air accident every week!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

This will be the average accident rate by the year 2010.

Savarkar plaque will not be restored: Govt

Savarkar plaque will not be restored: Govt

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

Ghulam Nabi Azad 'has asked me to convey the decision to the NDA leaders. We will take a decision on it tomorrow at the NDA parliamentary party meeting', BJP leader V K Malhotra said.

Who was Veer Savarkar?

Who was Veer Savarkar?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

Indian produces world's biggest black pearl

Indian produces world's biggest black pearl

Rediff.com25 Jul 2004

Seven months after he was permitted to perform research activities in Andaman and Nicobar islands Dr Ajay K Sonkar says he has produced a rare black pearl of 8 mm nucleus from black lip oyster 'Pincdata margaritifera'.

Highest single-day jump in Covid cases, count over 900; death toll 19

Highest single-day jump in Covid cases, count over 900; death toll 19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Deaths have so far been reported from Maharashtra (5), Gujarat (3), Karnataka (2), Madhya Pradesh (2) and one each from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

India won't go parched this year

India won't go parched this year

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

The Met department has revised the drought possibility from 21 per cent to six per cent.

India withdraws tsunami warning

India withdraws tsunami warning

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

Centre announces it is safe for coastal residents to return home

71 pc voters have identity cards

71 pc voters have identity cards

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

100 per cent coverage in Kerala and Pondicherry.

Covid: Nearly 14L inoculated on Thursday, highest in 1 day so far

Covid: Nearly 14L inoculated on Thursday, highest in 1 day so far

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

From March 1, as many as 2,35,901 beneficiaries more than 45 years old with specific co-morbidities and 16,16,920 people aged more than 60 years have received anti-coronavirus vaccine dose, it stated.

India's single-day COVID-19 spike dip below 60,000 after 4 days

India's single-day COVID-19 spike dip below 60,000 after 4 days

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

With the fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally rose to 22.68 lakh, while the recoveries have surged to 15,83,489, pushing the recovery rate to 69.80 per cent.

Bharti to extend AirTel services

Bharti to extend AirTel services

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Bharti Televentures on Thursday announced plans to provide GSM services to six eastern and north-eastern states as well as to Andaman & Nicobar Islands, in two phases.

6 states showing surge in Covid cases: Centre

6 states showing surge in Covid cases: Centre

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

India's total number of active COVID-19 cases has reached 1,64,511, which comprises 1.48 per cent of the country's total infections, the Union health ministry said on Sunday highlighting six states that have shown a surge in new cases in a span of 24 hours.

When Nature Struck

When Nature Struck

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

If you were one of those who escaped nature's fury or were witness to the whole incident, please share your experience with us.

Telcos want level-playing field with satellite companies

Telcos want level-playing field with satellite companies

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The move comes a few days after billionaire businessman Elon Musk tweeted that his Starlink internet services would be available in India as soon as it gets regulatory approvals next year. Musk's Starlink, which plans to have a constellation of 40,000 low-orbit satellites, recently started offering high-speed internet in the US as part of its beta launch phase.

Kalam lauds maker of largest black pearl

Kalam lauds maker of largest black pearl

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

Dr Ajay K Sonkar, who produced the pearl through the black lip oyster 'Pinctada margaritifera', met the President on Monday and apprised him of the research work carried out in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The total of 103 deaths reported since Thursday morning include 43 in Maharashtra; 29 in Gujarat; eight in Madhya Pradesh; seven in West Bengal; five in Rajasthan; two each in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh; and one each in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

Kher to donate land for tsunami-hit

Kher to donate land for tsunami-hit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

The plot will be handed over to a nongovernmental organisation -- SOS Children's Villages of India -- which is expected to begin work in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barnala served as chief minister pf Punjab from 1985 to 1987.

Peeya's tsunami experience!

Peeya's tsunami experience!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Survivor of two disasters

Survivor of two disasters

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Srini was at the IAF base in Andaman and Nicobar's Car Nicobar Island, when the killer waves struck.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 16,000-mark, 519 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 16,000-mark, 519 dead

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 13,295 while 2,301 people have been cured and discharged.

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Here's the full phase-wise list of polling dates in all states and Union Territories.

COVID-19 death toll rises to 392; cases climb to 11,933

COVID-19 death toll rises to 392; cases climb to 11,933

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

According to the ministry, Maharashtra is the worst-affected state with 2,687 cases of which 259 patients have recovered/discharged while 178 patients have lost their lives due to the virus.

Alert! Cyclone Vardah to slam into Andhra coast on Dec 12

Alert! Cyclone Vardah to slam into Andhra coast on Dec 12

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The depression over southeast Bay of Bengal in Andaman and Nicobar Islands developed into a deep depression and intensified into a cyclonic storm "Vardah."

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

COVID-19 toll in India rises to 149; total cases 5,274

COVID-19 toll in India rises to 149; total cases 5,274

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

As many as 25 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. 16 people died Maharashtra, two each in Delhi, West Bengal, Haryana and Tamil Nadu and one in Andhra Pradesh.

India's Covid tally crosses 67 lakh; 57 lakh recovered

India's Covid tally crosses 67 lakh; 57 lakh recovered

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

There are 907883 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 13.44 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Cong leaders demand Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, Bhagat Singh

Cong leaders demand Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, Bhagat Singh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Amid speculation that Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose may be named for the Bharat Ratna, a Congress leader on Sunday said Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram and Aligarh Muslim University founder Sir Syed Ahmed Khan should also be given the country's highest civilian award.