Port Blair

Vistara Cancels Delhi-Bound Flight To Operate Kolkata-Port Blair Service For Stranded Passengers

Vistara Flight UK747 operating from Kolkata to Port Blair and the return flight UK787 on 30 September 2023 were cancelled due to bad weather in Port Blair.

Oct 01, 2023, 11:21 AM IST

Portion Of Ceiling At Recently Inaugurated Port Blair Airport Collapses: Aviation Minister Reveals The Reason

Responding to a tweet by Jairam Ramesh, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia hit back at the Congress saying, 'instead of seeking sensationalism out of nothing, seek an explanation.'

Jul 24, 2023, 13:39 PM IST

PM Modi Virtually Inaugurates New Integrated Terminal Building At Port Blair Airport

The new terminal at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair will have 100 percent natural lighting for 12 hours a day which will be achieved through skylights on the roof.

Jul 18, 2023, 13:15 PM IST

Mocha Cyclone: Port Blair-Bound Vistara Flight Returns To Kolkata Airport Due To Bad Weather

The active cyclone Mocha centered around Port Blair triggered the bad weather, which forced the flight from Kolkata to return to the airport after take off.

May 14, 2023, 09:01 AM IST

Port Blair airport operations to remain CLOSED on THESE dates until March 2023, Check list here

The Port Blair airport is said to remain closed on THESE dates until March 2023, the Port Blair airport has shared the list on Twitter; Check full list here. 

Nov 17, 2022, 20:20 PM IST

Port Blair Airport closed for 3 days to conduct runway maintenance work; Check dates here

The Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair will have no movement of flights from November 15 to 18, 2022, because of the scheduled maintenance work of runway.

Nov 15, 2022, 13:52 PM IST

Andaman's Port Blair to get new airport terminal building, AAI to invest Rs 707 crore

The new passenger terminal building at Port Blair airport will have three floors comprising lower ground, upper ground and first floor, along with additional parking bays, reports PTI.

May 21, 2022, 09:08 AM IST

Indian Coast Guard rescues all 9 crew from sinking tug off Port Blair

The operation was carried out late on Wednesday, a few hours after the information regarding the vessel in distress was received.

Jun 25, 2021, 15:35 PM IST

Airtel become the first mobile operator to launch ‘Ultra-Fast 4G’ services in Andaman and Nicobar

The fiber link will be a game changer for the region and unlock the true potential of 4G and even 5G in future for customers, Airtel said.

Aug 10, 2020, 11:52 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates submarine optical fibre cable connecting Port Blair and Chennai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (July 10) inaugurated the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair, via video conferencing.

Aug 10, 2020, 11:41 AM IST

In Sea-Air coordinated operation, Indian Coast Guard rescues six Sri Lankan fishermen from rough seas

In a Sea-Air Coordinated Operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen who were stuck in a capsized boat, stranded and adrift at the sea in rough weather for four days. 

Jul 11, 2020, 16:42 PM IST

Indian Navy drives away suspicious Chinese vessel from Indian waters

Sources said the vessel could have also been used by the Chinese to spy on the Indian activities in the Island territory from where India can keep a close eye on the maritime movements in the IOR and South-East Asian region.

Dec 03, 2019, 11:52 AM IST

DGCA imposes restrictions on IndiGo, GoAir in operating P&W engines-powered A320 neo planes

IndiGo and GoAir operate A320 neo planes powered by P&W engines.

Jan 17, 2019, 23:24 PM IST

Cyclone Pabuk: Vessel services to remain suspended at Port Blair due to heavy rains

Passenger vessels plying in between Port Blair to Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep and Baratang will remain suspended due to heavy rains caused by the deep depression.

Jan 08, 2019, 08:34 AM IST

Foreign tourists can now fly directly to Andaman and Nicobar islands

Foreign tourists can now directly fly to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the government has designated Port Blair airport as an authorised immigration check post for entry into and exit point from India.

Dec 31, 2018, 18:11 PM IST

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Dec 30, 2018, 10:34 AM IST

Morning Breaking: Modi to visit Andaman And Nicobar Islands

PM Narendra Modi will hoist the high mast flag at South Point, Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He will pay floral tributes at statue of Subhash Chandra Bose at Marina Park in Port Blair

Dec 30, 2018, 08:06 AM IST

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Dec 29, 2018, 14:18 PM IST

Indian Navy inducts MK-IV​ - fourth ship of landing craft utility

The ship, commanded by Lieutenant Commander Munish Sethi, has a complement of 5 officers, 41 sailors and is capable of carrying 160 troops in addition.

May 25, 2018, 19:36 PM IST