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UNCOVERED: Nicobar - The Untold Story

Hormuz is a trailer. Malacca is China’s real nightmare — and India knows it

The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights global maritime vulnerabilities. For China, the Strait of Malacca presents a similar, long-term strategic risk. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer proximity and surveillance capabilities, providing significant leverage. This geographical advantage allows India to create uncertainty and pressure, impacting China's vital trade and energy…

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Great Nicobar: Union govt plans Rs 81,000 cr project without even mapping tribal lands

Great Nicobar: Union govt plans Rs 81,000 cr project without even mapping tribal lands

We are in Barnabas Manju’s office, a one-bedroom house in a government quarters in Campbell Bay. He is the chairman of the Tribal Council of Great Nicobar and Little Nicobar. A long-pending demand of the Tribal Council is for a formal office with work equipment. “There is nothing here. No…

Why no one can visit North Sentinel Island – and why you shouldn’t try

Why no one can visit North Sentinel Island – and why you shouldn’t try

Tucked away in the shimmering waters of the Bay of Bengal, North Sentinel Island stands as a tantalizing enigma—a mysterious land for the rest of the world. One may ask–how is this possible in the 21st century? Well, for those who don’t know, North Sentinel Island is a lush, forested…

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Lok Sabha polls | Andamans records lowest turnout in 15 years

Lowest voter turnout in 15 years at Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lok Sabha polls due to fatigue and heat.

Watch | Why were ex-servicemen moved to Nicobar in 1970s?

watch Indian government relocated 330 ex-servicemen to the Nicobar islands in 1970s

Morning Digest | Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries; SCs were never counted in Andaman and Nicobar, now a parliamentary committee sits up and takes notice, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 18, 2023

Great Nicobar Project may see 9.64 lakh trees axed, says Minister

The Great Nicobar Project has been accorded an environmental clearance by an expert committee. The National Green Tribunal has constituted an expert committee to investigate aspects of the clearance.

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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes flags alleged discrepancies in Forest Rights Act compliance for Great Nicobar Project

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes flags alleged discrepancies in Forest Rights Act compliance for Great Nicobar Project

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has now flagged alleged discrepancies with respect to the forest clearance granted for the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project.

4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Island

4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Island

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Ritcher scale occurred at a depth of 10 km, Nicobar Island on Sunday. Rede further on Dynamite News:

Telangana scoops Swachh Survekshan Gramin, 2022 award

Telangana scoops Swachh Survekshan Gramin, 2022 award

President speaks of plans to make all six lakh villages in India free of open defecation in second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Andaman and Nicobar islands to get gas plant

Andaman and Nicobar islands to get gas plant

Environment Ministry has approved an exemption to laws governing regulation of coastal zones, paving way for gas-powered plants to be set up at Andaman and Nicobar islands

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