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2 days, 16 hours ago

'Hiring' Of Helicopters By Andaman & Nicobar Admin Not Exigible To Tax Under Central Sales Tax Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has held that the supply of helicopters by Pawan Hans Ltd. to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands administration, under an agreement executed in the year 2003, is not exigible to tax under the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956. Disagreeing with the Tribunal, the High Court said that the clauses pertaining to confidentiality and security were hardly …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

To ensure they are remembered: PM on Andaman islands named after military hereos

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasised the significance of naming the islands of Andaman and Nicobar after recipients of India’s highest military honour, the Param Vir Chakra, to ensure their service and sacrifice are remembered for generations. “Naming the islands in Andaman and Nicobar after our heroes is a way to ensure their service to the nation is remembered …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Echoes of nature: Frontline’s top 12 environment stories of 2024

The Hindu

Published : Dec 17, 2024 18:01 IST - 1 MIN READ Arguably one of the most disturbing headlines from the world of environment came when we rang in the New Year. In January 2024, from a pristine little island in the Indian Ocean, the Great Nicobar Island, author Pankaj Sekhsaria reported on the unimaginable havoc a proposed Rs.72,000 crore infrastructure …

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1 week ago

What is the scale of environmental risks and biodiversity losses linked to the Great Nicobar mega-project? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu

The Great Nicober Island is the southernmost island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. The island is located on a seismically high-volatile zone, and experiences on an average one earth quake a week, of varying magnitude. The project plan, piloted by the Niti Aayog, includes a ₹40,000 crore International Container Trans-shipment Terminal, a greenfield international …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts

India Today

As the well-marked low pressure area in southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to continue moving west-northwest towards South Tamil Nadu, intense rainfall activity is predicted to shift to southern Tamil Nadu, as well as parts of Western Ghat. However, its movement in the region could bring heavy rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu as well as Western Ghats …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Massive Income Tax raids underway in Andamans: official

The Hindu

Over 120 Officials of the Income Tax Department are conducting searches at multiple locations in Andaman and Nicobar Islands,” a Senior Official said on Saturday. “The searches started on December 4, 2024, over suspected irregularities in filing returns by some businessmen in the Archipelago, and are underway,” the Income Tax official said. "An I-T team from Kolkata is conducting raids …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Andaman drug haul: Police to question Musk’s Starlink in meth smuggling case

Firstpost

Andaman police on Tuesday said they will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink in a bid to hunt down drug smugglers who used its satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and bring meth worth $4.25 billion into Indian waters for the first time Andaman police on Tuesday said they will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink in a bid …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it

India Today

An investigation into the largest drug haul of 6,000 kg of methamphetamine in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has revealed that Myanmarese smugglers were using Starlink satellite internet service to navigate through the sea. Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet services globally using a constellation of satellites. Unlike traditional internet providers that rely on physical infrastructure, such as fiber optic …

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4 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard Seizes 6,000 Kg Of Methamphetamine Near Andaman Islands In Its 'Largest' Drug Bust

ABP News

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Indian Coast Guard has seized a fishing vessel carrying 6,000 kilograms of methamphetamine near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. According to news agency PTI, a defence official stated, "On November 23, the pilot of a Coast Guard Dornier aircraft, while on routine patrolling, noticed suspicious movement of a fishing trawler near Barren Island, around …

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1 month ago

IMD Alert! Dense fog, heavy rain predicted in Punjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala till 25 Nov– See full weather forecast

Live Mint

IMD Alert: The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast dense fog in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh from November 22 to 25, and in Himachal Pradesh from November 23 to 25. The forecast notes that very heavy rainfall will plague states like Assam, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Kerala till 25 November Moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning very likely over Tamil Nadu, …

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IOA executive board opposes Usha’s fact-finding panels

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha’s appointment of ‘fact-finding commission’ on complaints regarding the “functioning and election process” of three State Olympic Associations has been opposed by the IOA executive committee. Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha and the IOA executive council have been in a long standoff over administrative issues. In an office order dated Nov 13, …

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1 month ago

Tamil Nadu, Manipur enter Santosh Trophy final rounds with unbeaten records

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu and Manipur kept their perfect records and made the final rounds of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on Tuesday. In their concluding Group G match at the RDT Stadium here, Tamil Nadu dished out a strong second half display to defeat host Andhra Pradesh 8-0. Tamil Nadu found it difficult to break the rival …

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1 month, 1 week ago

BEE to Highlight AP, TG Energy Efficiency Milestones at Global Meet

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, will showcase the energy efficiency milestones related to Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana states at the Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals scheduled to be held at Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh from November 22 to November 24. BEE Southern India …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PSU Stock: ITI share price jumps 14% on L1 bid win for ₹3,022 crore; Expert sees further upside

Live Mint

PSU Stock: ITI share price jumped close to 14% during Friday's trading session following the company's announcement that it has been selected as the L1 bidder for a BharatNet project worth ₹3,022 crore focused on the Middle Mile Network. "ITI Limited, the country’s first PSU post-independence and a premier telecom manufacturing company with its consortium partner has emerged as L1 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM pushing Great Nicobar project despite evidence of disastrous ecological impact: Jairam Ramesh

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "pushing" the Great Nicobar Integrated Development Project aggressively in the face of clear and mounting evidence of its "disastrous" ecological and humanitarian impacts. Ramesh, who is also a former Union environment minister, has been asserting that the present design of the Great Nicobar Island …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Defence Brass Celebrates Diwali with Troops in Different Locations Across India

Deccan Chronicle

The top defence brass of the country is celebrating Diwali with troops in different locations across the country. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan is celebrating Diwali with troops deployed in the Andaman and Nicobar Command in Port Blair and took part in festivities there. Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi will be celebrating Diwali with troops in Arunachal …

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2 months ago

Hidden Gem: Chuka Beach in Uttar Pradesh Offers an Unwind Escape Amid Nature's Embrace

News 18

Chuka Beach is a hidden gem in Uttar Pradesh that offers a serene and picturesque escape amidst the lush greenery of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and Chuka Forest. Away from the crowds, this beach offers a unique experience with pristine landscapes, rich biodiversity, and a blue water lagoon. The place is well-connected by road and air, making it an ideal …

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3 months, 1 week ago

HistoriCity | Sri Vijaya Puram, Port Blair until last week, India’s strategic beacon on the vast seas

Hindustan Times

The change of the name from Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram has been done in the name of decolonisation. However, lying almost at the same distance from both Bengal and Tamil Nadu’s eastern coast, Andaman and Nicobar, an archipelago of more than 800 islands, has been a strategic location since ancient times. A similar description was given by Friar …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Who Was Archibald Blair, The Royal Navy Officer After Whom Port Blair Was Named

News 18

Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will now be called Sri Vijaya Puram, announced the Central government on Friday. Announcing the move to rename Port Blair, Shah said, “Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in our freedom struggle and the A&N Islands’ unique role in the same. While the new name echoes the city’s involvement and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

On Cam: House Collapses Like Pack Of Cards In Faridabad Due To Heavy Rain

ABP News

Scary visual came to the fore on Thursday from Haryana's Faridabad where a two-storey house collapsed like a pack of cards due to heavy rains in the Delhi and the adjoining regions. The heavy rainfall was not limited to Delhi, as other parts of the country, including Kerala and Gujarat, are also experiencing similar conditions. The IMD has also forecast …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildlife nods spiked in 2023; Nicobar plan to cost over ₹81K crore

Hindustan Times

No objections were raised by the tribal communities against the Great Nicobar project during the “statutory period” for such feedback under the law, the Union government has submitted in parliament, a position that could be significant against the backdrop of Tribal Council of the Indian Ocean island announcing it had rescinded its permission for a controversial plan to carry out …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

TIL signs sales, services pact with Snorkel Europe

The Hindu

TIL Ltd. said it had signed an agreement with Snorkel Europe Ltd. to become an official sales and services provider for Northern and Eastern India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Nepal and Bhutan. As part of this pact, Snorkel will provide its product range along with knowledge and support while TIL will leverage its network of customers within India, Nepal and …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Muzaffarnagar: 12 people, including six minors injured in dog attack in Badh village

India TV News

In a shocking incident, at least a dozen people, including six minors, were injured after being attacked by a rabid dog in Muzaffarnagar on Saturday. Nearly 30.5 lakh dog bite cases in 2023; 286 persons died due to dog bite: Govt According to the government, 5 lakh cases of dog bites were reported during 2023 leading to death of 286 …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

A Mega Infrastructure Project on India’s Great Nicobar Island Spells Devastation

The Diplomat

Despite strong opposition from environmentalists and anthropologists, the Indian government is pressing ahead with plans for a $9 billion infrastructure project in Great Nicobar Island, situated at the southern end of India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. A proposed deep draft container transshipment terminal is planned for Great Nicobar Island’s Galathea Bay. With the Indian government promising to make Great Nicobar …

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'Hiring' Of Helicopters By Andaman & Nicobar Admin Not Exigible To Tax Under Central Sales Tax Act: Delhi High Court

To ensure they are remembered: PM on Andaman islands named after military hereos

Echoes of nature: Frontline’s top 12 environment stories of 2024

What is the scale of environmental risks and biodiversity losses linked to the Great Nicobar mega-project? | In Focus podcast

Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts

Massive Income Tax raids underway in Andamans: official

Andaman drug haul: Police to question Musk’s Starlink in meth smuggling case

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it

Indian Coast Guard Seizes 6,000 Kg Of Methamphetamine Near Andaman Islands In Its 'Largest' Drug Bust

IMD Alert! Dense fog, heavy rain predicted in Punjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala till 25 Nov– See full weather forecast

IOA executive board opposes Usha’s fact-finding panels

Tamil Nadu, Manipur enter Santosh Trophy final rounds with unbeaten records

BEE to Highlight AP, TG Energy Efficiency Milestones at Global Meet

PSU Stock: ITI share price jumps 14% on L1 bid win for ₹3,022 crore; Expert sees further upside

PM pushing Great Nicobar project despite evidence of disastrous ecological impact: Jairam Ramesh

Defence Brass Celebrates Diwali with Troops in Different Locations Across India

Hidden Gem: Chuka Beach in Uttar Pradesh Offers an Unwind Escape Amid Nature's Embrace

HistoriCity | Sri Vijaya Puram, Port Blair until last week, India’s strategic beacon on the vast seas

Who Was Archibald Blair, The Royal Navy Officer After Whom Port Blair Was Named

On Cam: House Collapses Like Pack Of Cards In Faridabad Due To Heavy Rain

Wildlife nods spiked in 2023; Nicobar plan to cost over ₹81K crore

TIL signs sales, services pact with Snorkel Europe

Muzaffarnagar: 12 people, including six minors injured in dog attack in Badh village

A Mega Infrastructure Project on India’s Great Nicobar Island Spells Devastation