News for 'Andaman Islands'

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.

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

'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

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Record spike of 6,654 in COVID-19 cases; 137 deaths reported

Record spike of 6,654 in COVID-19 cases; 137 deaths reported

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Of the 137 new deaths, 63 were in Maharashtra, 29 in Gujarat, 14 each from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, six from West Bengal, four from Tamil Nadu, two each from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, and one from Haryana.

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection has further dropped to 1.66 per cent.

Gujarat provides best ecosystem for start-ups

Gujarat provides best ecosystem for start-ups

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged start-ups to focus on three Ps - product, process, people - for building Aatmnirbhar Bharat.

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."

Heavy rains likely as 'Maha' hits Guj coast on Nov 7

Heavy rains likely as 'Maha' hits Guj coast on Nov 7

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The cyclone would bring light to moderate rains at most places and 'heavy to very heavy downpour' at some places on November 6.

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.

134 COVID-19 deaths, 3,722 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,549

134 COVID-19 deaths, 3,722 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,549

Rediff.com14 May 2020

A total 134 deaths deaths were reported since Wednesday morning, of which 54 were in Maharashtra, 29 in Gujarat, 20 in Delhi, 9 in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four in Rajasthan, three in Tamil Nadu, two each in Telangana and Karnataka and one each in Andhra Pradesh,Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh.

3,604 new cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 tally reaches 70,756

3,604 new cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 tally reaches 70,756

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Maharashtra has the most number of coronavirus cases with 23,401 cases.

Peeya's tsunami experience!

Peeya's tsunami experience!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

With 4,213 new cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; tally tops 67k

With 4,213 new cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; tally tops 67k

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Of the 2,206 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 832 fatalities, Gujarat comes second with 493 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215, West Bengal at 185, Rajasthan at 107, Uttar Pradesh at 74, Delhi at 73, Tamil Nadu at 47 and Andhra Pradesh at 45.

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.

COVID-19: 128 deaths, 3,277 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,109

COVID-19: 128 deaths, 3,277 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,109

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Of the 2,109 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 779 deaths. Gujarat comes second with 472 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215, West Bengal at 171, Rajasthan at 106, Uttar Pradesh at 74, Delhi at 73, and Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at 44.

India again records over 78,000 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh

India again records over 78,000 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The death toll climbed to 66,333 with 1,045 more fatalities reported in 24 hours.

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 29,685, while 11,761 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

Over 2,400 COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Over 2,400 COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 26,565, while 10,017 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the ministry said. "Thus, around 26.52 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.

IAF successfully test fires aerial version of BrahMos

IAF successfully test fires aerial version of BrahMos

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The 2.5 tonne air-to-surface missile has a range of around 300 km, and it will significantly enhance the IAF's combat capability, military officials said.

Record 71 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs take India's toll to 1,008

Record 71 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs take India's toll to 1,008

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

There has been a spike of 1,813 cases since Tuesday evening. The number of active COVID-19 cases stand at 22,982, while 7,796 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, the health ministry said.