News for 'Nicobar Islands'

No new Covid deaths in 17 states and UTs in 24 hrs

No new Covid deaths in 17 states and UTs in 24 hrs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Six states and UTs have reported no new case in the last 24 hours

650 cremated in Car Nicobar

650 cremated in Car Nicobar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

IAF and navy are engaged in massive evacuation drive in Car Nicobar.

Graph: Quake causes havoc

Graph: Quake causes havoc

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

The area affected by the tsunamis generated by a quake in distant Indonesia, in South East Asia.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

With 17,51,555 people defeating the disease, the recovery rate has surged to 71.17 per cent.

TMC forms alliance with Kamal Haasan's party

TMC forms alliance with Kamal Haasan's party

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

The TMC would field one candidate for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Haasan said his party would extend full support to him.

SC issues notice to Centre, 6 states on disaster management

SC issues notice to Centre, 6 states on disaster management

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Uttarakhand and six other states for their alleged failure in implementing Disaster Management Act in order to handle natural catastrophe.

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian Army personnel on Wednesday conducted yoga sessions at more than 100 locations along the country's land and maritime borders, forming a 'Bharatmala' on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.

Punjab adopts 209 A&N families

Punjab adopts 209 A&N families

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Punjab on Saturday adopted over 200 families of ex-servicemen in the tsunami-hit Campbell Bay Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, promising them financial assistance and educational grants to their children.

Fast attack warship commissioned

Fast attack warship commissioned

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

The Rs 64 crore warship is named after one of the islands in the archipelago and took 26 months to be constructed.

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.

J-K, Ladakh to be considered as 'hard areas' for IAS, IPS postings

J-K, Ladakh to be considered as 'hard areas' for IAS, IPS postings

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

According to an official communication, a decision has been taken by the central government in this effect and the guidelines for the transfer and posting of IAS, IPS officers of the Joint AGMUT cadre-2016 has been modified in this effect.

Oil cos start issuing new subsidised LPG connections

Oil cos start issuing new subsidised LPG connections

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

In September, issue of new LPG connections had been put on hold pending a massive nationwide exercise to eliminate multiple connections

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India agreed to give up the Poonch salient as well as Uri. To the north India also proposed to give up land in the Gurez sector giving the entire Neelam/Kinshanganga valley to Pakistan. In return India sought control of the post dominating Kargil town, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Six INCREDIBLE facts about Indian universities

Six INCREDIBLE facts about Indian universities

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Check out what's so appealing about them

Port Blair, Phuket in tourism pact

Port Blair, Phuket in tourism pact

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

In a unique arrangement the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar islands has joined hands with Thailand's beach resort of Phuket to promote tourism, trade and commerce in the two popular tourist destinations.

Last member dies, it's swansong for Andaman tribe

Last member dies, it's swansong for Andaman tribe

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Boa Sr, aged 85, was the last speaker of the Boa Sr, who died last week aged around 85, was the last speaker of 'Bo', one of the 10 Great Andamanese languages, says a report in Survival.

No likelihood of tsunami tidal waves in Indian Ocean

No likelihood of tsunami tidal waves in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

India on Wednesdy said there was no likelihood of tsunami tidal waves being formed anywhere in the Indian Ocean region after an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude hit waters off western coast of northern Sumatra in Indonesia.

At 10, Tamanna Balachandran is the world's youngest scuba diver

At 10, Tamanna Balachandran is the world's youngest scuba diver

Rediff.com13 May 2014

It took Tamanna only two days to ace the scuba diving world record.

Airlines may not have to fly 10% capacity on unprofitable routes

Airlines may not have to fly 10% capacity on unprofitable routes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Govt moots new regional connectivity policy; plans to offer subsidy on non-viable destinations.

Quakes rock Andamans, Chennai affected too

Quakes rock Andamans, Chennai affected too

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter Scale shook the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and parts of Chennai on Friday, triggering panic among residents.With its epicentre near Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the quake occurring at around 5 pm lasted a few seconds and rocked several parts of Chennai including the busy T Nagar, Nugambakkam and Koyambedu areas, Met office sources and the police told PTI.

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

"Chau violated all the norms. Moreover, he had also not informed the hotel (that he was visiting the area)."

Spook Yourself On OTT This Halloween

Spook Yourself On OTT This Halloween

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Vampires, nuns, haunted homes...

Controversy over video footage of tribals dance in Andamans

Controversy over video footage of tribals dance in Andamans

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

A controversy erupted on Wednesday over a video footage showing semi-naked Jarawa tribal women in Andaman and Nicobar Islands allegedly being ordered to dance before tourists prompting the Centre to seek a report from the Union Territory administration.

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The earnestness of the actors keep Kaala Paani from drowning, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Reader pics: From Andaman to Kashmir and beyond

Reader pics: From Andaman to Kashmir and beyond

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Where did you head this summer? We want to know! Send in your most memorable summer photographs!

Centre chalks out emergency plans

Centre chalks out emergency plans

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

The ministries of defence, civil aviation and shipping and the three services of the armed forces will coordinate the operations with Chennai being the main hub.

Amid LAC standoff, Navy tracks Chinese research vessel

Amid LAC standoff, Navy tracks Chinese research vessel

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The Chinese research vessel returned to China a few days ago after being under constant watch of Indian Navy vessels, the sources said.

BRO to fence major portion of 1,700-km India-Myanmar border: Official

BRO to fence major portion of 1,700-km India-Myanmar border: Official

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The ministry of home affairs has identified around 1,700 km of fencing that needs to be done, BRO's additional director general (East) PKH Singh said.

India records 64,531 COVID-19 cases, 1,092 deaths in 24 hrs

India records 64,531 COVID-19 cases, 1,092 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

There are 6,76,514 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which is 24.45 per cent of the total caseload, while the number of recoveries has surged to 20,37,870.

55,079 new COVID-19 cases reported, tally tops 27 lakh

55,079 new COVID-19 cases reported, tally tops 27 lakh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The country's COVID-19 count includes 6,73,166 active cases, 19,77,780 discharged/migrated patients.

Depression in Bay of Bengal set to intensify into cyclone by Wednesday

Depression in Bay of Bengal set to intensify into cyclone by Wednesday

Rediff.com10 May 2023

It said the weather system was expected to intensify into a deep depression by 5.30 am on Wednesday and turn into Cyclone Mocha in the next 12 hours, packing wind speeds of 80-90 kmph and gusting to 100 kmph.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 23 lakh with 60,963 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 23 lakh with 60,963 new cases

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The total coronavirus cases in the country have mounted to 23,29,638, while the death toll climbed to 46,091 with 834 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

First Look: Tsunami survivors play cricket

First Look: Tsunami survivors play cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands was one of the worst tsunami-hit areas in India.

What to know about A&N

What to know about A&N

Rediff.com5 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.

With 61,537 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 21 lakh

With 61,537 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 21 lakh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The death toll due to the disease rose to 42,518 with 933 fresh fatalities being reported in a day, data updated at 8 am showed. There are 6,19,088 active cases of COVID-19, comprising 29.64 per cent of the caseload.

What you should know about Andaman and Nicobar

What you should know about Andaman and Nicobar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Andaman and Nicobar fact sheet

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The fatality rate has further dropped to 2.07 per cent, the data stated.

Subsidising airlines on non-viable routes is wrong

Subsidising airlines on non-viable routes is wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Its recent decision to scrap rules that make it mandatory for airlines to deploy 10 per cent of their capacity on unviable routes like Jammu & Kashmir, the northeast and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and subsidise those that agree to do so flies in the face of logic.