Andaman and Nicobar

UNHCR thanks India for taking care of 142 Rohingyas intercepted in Andaman

26 Dec 2023

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Monday expressed gratitude to Indian authorities at Andaman and Nicobar Islands for taking care of 142 Rohingya refugees, whose boat was intercepted by coastal security agencies near Shaheed Dweep a day ago. “UNHCR thanks the Indian Coast Guard and the authorities for...

Rajnath Singh to interact with Andaman and Nicobar Command units

06 Jan 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will interact with security personnel in Nicobar Island on Friday. At Campbell Bay, Carnic and Diglipur defense Minister is scheduled to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Command units and will interact with troops. Defence Minister Singh is on a two-day visit to the union territory and...

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Andaman and Nicobar island

10 Nov 2022

The National Center for Seismology on Thursday said a 4.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Andaman and Nicobar's Portblair. In the early hours of Thursday, the earthquake occurred at 2:29 am. Taking to Twitter National Center for Seismology tweeted, “Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 10-11-2022, 02:29:36 IST, Lat: 9.45 & Long: 93.44,...