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Convention centre, museum: Nod sought for work at Indira Point, India's southernmost tip

July 07, 2026 6:45 am

Work to protect Great Nicobar lighthouse; won’t execute prohibited activity: Official

The question the Great Nicobar project raises: Is what can be justified also just?

June 30, 2026 3:47 pm

The doctrine of public trust demands that the state hold vital natural resources — such as air, water, forests, coasts — in trust for the benefit of the public, not only of the present generation but of those yet to come. That intergenerational promise must also extend to our past — or what survives of it, not because of us but despite us

Nicobar project: Minister says concerns addressed, MP says release reports

June 19, 2026 12:01 pm

While environment minister Bhupender Yadav said that issues related to the Great Nicobar Island project have been examined, Jairam Ramesh raised questions over data not being in public domain.

Great Nicobar Project: Petitioner seeks full disclosure of key report

Rahul Gandhi launches petition opposing GNI project on World Environment Day, urges youth to support him

June 06, 2026 5:15 am

The GNI project will span 166 sq km and include a transshipment container port, an international military-civilian use airport, power infrastructure, and a greenfield coastal city.

This year's monsoon onset over these regions is early by at least six days compared to normal.

Southwest monsoon marks early onset over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea

May 17, 2026 4:58 am

The monsoon onset over Kerala is most likely on May 26, marking the commencement of the four-month monsoon season this year.

Is the Great Nicobar Project a strategic asset or a liability?

May 15, 2026 5:49 pm

The NGT's decision on the Great Nicobar project invites a future where ecological integrity can be sacrificed at the altar of unexamined strategic claims

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Building Rs 81,000-crore Great Nicobar Island: A greenfield coastal city, international airport with an eye on tourism and entertainment hub

April 10, 2026 10:59 am

A big chunk of 66.53 sq km will be reserved as no-felling zone, as per conditions laid down by the Environment Ministry while granting clearances.

It rejected two other applications seeking that the key report be shared since a copy was not served to the petitioner and submitted to NGT in a sealed cover.

Won’t consider parts of Great Nicobar report not brought on record, rules NGT

November 27, 2025 10:48 pm

The NGT noted in its order that the Centre had opposed the applications and termed it “highly belated”. It also noted that the Centre had no objection if the ongoing petitions were decided based on the pleadings and if the HPC report was not considered.

Indigenous people have the right to reject outside contact. We must respect their choice

November 07, 2025 6:14 pm

Indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation have the right to live undisturbed, govern their ancestral lands, refuse contact, and exercise Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)

How Great Nicobar project reignites the environment vs development debate

October 09, 2025 8:12 am

Despite its promises, the Great Nicobar project has also faced criticism due to its high ecological and social costs, and raised concerns about the delicate balance between development imperatives and ecological responsibilities. But why is this balance so difficult to achieve?