Centre to rename Andaman and Nicobar's Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram
Friday, 13 September 2024 The Centre has renamed Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram to eliminate its colonial legacy and acknowledge the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' contribution to India's freedom struggle. Home Minister Amit Shah announced this, emphasizing the island's historical significance, including its role during the Chola Empire and its strategic importance today.
A US national, Mykhailo Viktorvych Polyakov, was arrested for entering prohibited North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He was remanded to.. IndiaTimes
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has urged PM Narendra Modi to cancel offshore mining tenders off the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,.. IndiaTimes
Rahul Gandhi urges Prime Minister Modi to cancel offshore mining tenders along the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and Andaman & Nicobar, citing environmental threats.. IndiaTimes
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman Sea, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) on Thursday. Tremors were felt in surrounding regions, but no reports of damage or casualties have emerged so far. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
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