Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Election Commission Extends Special Intensive Revision Deadlines in Six States While Bengal's Timeline Remains Unchanged
Dec 11, 2025 07:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise for voter roll cleanup in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while maintaining original deadlines for West Bengal and other states. This extension follows criticism from opposition parties about impractical timelines overburdening election officials, with updated publication dates for draft electoral rolls now scheduled throughout December.
Cyclone Senyar Forming in Indian Ocean: Understanding the UAE-Named Storm and Its Impact on Southern India
Nov 26, 2025 01:44 pm CST
A developing weather system in the Indian Ocean is strengthening into Cyclone Senyar, named by the UAE meaning "lion." The India Meteorological Department forecasts the cyclone to fully form by November 26, triggering heavy rainfall alerts across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through early December. Maritime warnings have been issued as sea conditions remain hazardous across affected regions.
5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Andaman Sea: No Damage Reported in Island Chain
Nov 09, 2025 09:02 pm CST
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Andaman Sea on Sunday, with tremors felt across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Officials confirmed no casualties or property damage resulted from the seismic event. Authorities issued safety advisories for tourists and fishermen as precautionary measures, with the epicenter located near Barren Island, India's only active volcano region.
IMD Issues Cyclone Alert for Andaman and Nicobar Islands as Bay of Bengal System Intensifies
Nov 04, 2025 01:27 am CST
The India Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a cyclonic circulation forming over the Bay of Bengal. Expected to intensify from November 4, the system has prompted warnings against sea activities as wind speeds may reach 55 kmph, creating dangerous conditions for fishermen, residents, and tourists in the region.
Cyclone Alert: IMD Warns of Intensifying Weather System Over Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Oct 20, 2025 01:42 pm CST
The India Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert for Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal expected to intensify from October 21. Local port warnings are in effect with forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph through October 23. Officials have advised fishermen to avoid sea travel until October 24 and urged tourists and residents to follow safety guidelines due to rough sea conditions.
India's Only Mud Volcano Erupts in Baratang After 20-Year Dormancy: Natural Wonder Reawakens
Oct 03, 2025 04:19 pm CST
After more than two decades of dormancy, India's sole mud volcano in Baratang, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has violently erupted on October 2, creating a 3-4 meter earth mound and spreading across 1,000 square meters. Authorities have implemented safety measures, restricting tourist access to this unique geological feature while monitoring the ongoing eruption of mud and smoke.