The Andaman & Nicobar Islands is part of two Biodiversity Hotspots i.e., Andaman group is part of Indo-Burma; Nicobar group is part of the Sundaland.  The Andaman & Nicobar archipelago is rich in biodiversity and hosts an about 11,000 faunal species under 24 faunal group from Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystem. 

Port Blair, Dec. 19: As part of the ongoing membership drive, the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee on Sunday held a mass membership drive at Junglighat Community Hall. The function was organized under the leadership of  Social Worker Shri. Nagarajan (Tip Top Tailor)

Port Blair, Dec. 19: The ANTCC President, Shri. Rangalal Halder visited G.B Pant Hospital on Saturday to take stock of the facilities at hospital and instil confidence among the patients.

Port Blair, Dec. 19: The State President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Shri Ajoy Bairagi has written to Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Hon'ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation wherein he highlighted the issues and hardship faced by the general public and tourists visiting Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair, Dec. 19: The District Administration in continuation with its drive against encroachments on Govt. revenue lands in South Andaman District, the officials of Port Blair Tehsil carried out a mass eviction drive along the seaside area of Dairyfarm and removed RCC and temporary structures constructed upon govt. land.