Port Blair: News
05 Jan 2022
Andaman & Nicobar5 must-do things in Port Blair
Located on the east of Southern Andaman Island, Port Blair makes for an ideal spot for tourists for its stunning surroundings, and interesting tribal culture. It is the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
24 Sep 2021
Andaman & NicobarAndaman and Nicobar administration issues new SOPs for travel
The Andaman and Nicobar administration has decided to exempt fully vaccinated people from mandatorily carrying a negative RT-PCR report to travel to Port Blair, an official said on Friday.
23 Sep 2021
Andaman & NicobarRadhanagar beach retains prestigious Blue Flag certification
Radhanagar beach in Swaraj Deep island of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has retained the Blue Flag certification for 2021-22, an official release said.
23 Aug 2021
Andaman & NicobarVSI Airport terminal building to be ready by June 2022
The construction of the new integrated terminal building of the Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair is likely to be completed by June next year, a top airport official said.
26 Oct 2020
IndiaIndia-US 2+2 talks: Defense agreement, regional security on agenda
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in India to participate in the third edition of 2+2 talks.
24 Jul 2020
IndiaUpset over Sushant's death, minor fan ends life in Chhattisgarh
In a terrible piece of news, a 13-year-old girl allegedly ended her life in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on Wednesday night as she was disturbed after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's demise.
03 May 2020
Indian ArmyFlypast and petal showers: Armed Forces' tribute to 'Corona Warriors'
As a token of appreciation to the frontline warriors in the fight against COVID-19, the Indian Armed Forces began a flypast Sunday morning.
25 Dec 2018
IndiaCenter renames three Andaman-&-Nicobar islands to mark first-ever Tricolor hoisting
To mark the 75th anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisting the Indian Tricolor at Port Blair for the first time, the Center has decided to rename three Andaman & Nicobar islands.
21 Nov 2018
MurderAndaman: Tribals allegedly kill American-tourist, hit him with arrows
A 27-year-old American tourist, identified as John Allen Chau, was murdered in Andaman and Nicobar's North Sentinel Island.
16 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of India#CBIvsCBI: No clean-chit to Alok Verma, CVC-report contains 'mixed findings'
The Supreme Court on Friday did not give a clean chit to ousted CBI Director Alok Verma and noted that the CVC report contained mixed findings.
14 Nov 2018
IndiaRs.75 coin to be launched to mark first-ever Trilcolor hoisting
On Wednesday, the Modi government announced that it would issue a special Rs. 75 coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first-ever hoisting of the Tricolor by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at Port Blair.
27 Oct 2018
India5 most breathtakingly beautiful airports in India
Many amazing domestic and International trips begin and end with air travel.
24 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaCBI reshuffles team probing case against ex-Special Director Rakesh Asthana
The CBI has overhauled the team probing allegations of corruption against its former Special Director Rakesh Asthana, bringing in completely new faces, officials said today.
14 Sep 2018
IndiaGuwahati-based start-up to launch cab services in 98 cities
A Guwahati-based start-up today announced to roll out on-demand cab services across 98 cities in India under the brand 'Wify Cab'.
17 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: Top 5 most beautiful Indian islands you must visit
India is (fortunately!) one such country that has been blessed with abundant natural beauty.
19 Jun 2018
KolkataIRCTC brings you five-day Andaman trip at just Rs. 21,120!
If you have been thinking of visiting Andaman and Nicobar but haven't yet managed to, stay free this Independence Day.
20 May 2018
BPCLPetrol, diesel rates touch all-time highs as oil-companies hike rates
Petrol price today hit a record high of Rs. 76.24/liter in Delhi, while diesel rates touched record-high Rs. 67.57 as oil PSUs passed on four weeks of the relentless rise in international oil prices to consumers.
13 Apr 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Angry Ola cabbie drives 500 meters with passenger on bonnet
An angry Ola cab driver drove for about 500 meters with a passenger stuck in the bonnet of his car on April 2, from Indira Gandhi Airport's domestic terminal.
27 Feb 2018
IndiaMaldives declines India's invite for naval exercise 'Milan'
In a move that could further exacerbate the already-disturbed relations between India and Maldives, Male has declined Delhi's invitation to participate in the biennial multinational naval event "Milan."
20 Feb 2018
IndiaBengaluru: Irfan Pathan launches his first cricket academy in South
Veteran Indian pacer Irfan Pathan recently inaugurated his first cricket academy in South India to provide quality coaching and nurture the next generation of players.
18 Feb 2018
IndiaDrive to install sanitary napkin-vending machines at airports across India
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has launched a laudable initiative for women, coincidentally around the release of movie 'PadMan.'
03 Jan 2018
IndiaCenter considering proposals to rename nine airports
Nine airports in India might soon have different names, if approved by the civil aviation ministry.
14 Dec 2017
India#DefenseDiaries: All you need to know about IAF's C-17 airlifter
With India's growing status as a global power, comes the need for its military to demonstrate its presence far and wide.
25 Nov 2017
India#DefenseDiaries: Why are the Andaman & Nicobar Islands strategically important?
The Indian military conducted a major exercise in the Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands from November 20 to 24.
22 Sep 2017
IndiaAdding to the Army's woes, Army canteens face stock crunch
In the past two months, due to a procurement system change, Army's Canteen Stores Department (CSD) has been facing a severe stock crunch, affecting customers.
17 Aug 2017
IndiaCentre approves Rs. 32,000 cr plan to modernize Coast Guard
The Indian government has approved a Rs. 31,748 crore "definitive five-year action programme" to modernize the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
12 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduVardah pounds Tamil Nadu with heavy rain
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds pounded Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Vardah approached the coast; authorities said the cyclone has weakened considerably after forming.
11 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduAlert in TN and Andhra Pradesh as Vardah turns severe
Authorities have sounded an alert across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as cyclone Vardah has turned "very severe"; the MET department said it will cross coastal Tamil Nadu and the coast of south Andhra Pradesh.
10 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduVardah cyclone may cross AP by Monday: Met department
The met department said that the 'Vardah' cyclonic storm over southeast Bay of Bengal was expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 12-hours.
09 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduCyclone Vardah may intensify today
Officials stated that Cyclone Vardah may intensify into a severe Cyclone as it approaches the Andaman coast; several tourists are still stranded on the 2 islands in the region.
08 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduRajnath Singh says stranded tourists at Havelock are safe
Home Minister Rajnath Singh called up Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jagdish Mukhi to enquire about the status of stranded tourists.
23 Oct 2016
Narendra ModiSmart Railway Stations for Smart Cities
The Union Urban Development and Railways Ministries came together to redevelop railway stations and adjoining regions along the rail lines running through smart cities.