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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Andaman administration to implement apartment ownership regulation soon: Official
PORT BLAIR : Residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands can now get their apartments and flats registered as the administration is in the process of finalising the apartment ownership regulation, an official said on Monday. Speaking to PTI, a senior official said, "The Andaman and Nicobar Island Apartment Ownership Regulation, 2025, aims to facilitate individual registration of flats and apartments for the benefit of residents of these islands." He informed that the administration has prepared the draft regulation in coordination with the departments concerned. "This initiative aims to regularise and streamline apartment ownership and registration processes in the Union Territory. To maintain transparency and inclusivity, we have incorporated the views and suggestions of the general public, especially from stakeholders associated with the real estate and housing sectors. A meeting was held today in this regard, and the response was good," he added. According to the existing rule, any private building consisting of fewer than eight apartments in the islands is not registered by the administration, leading to banks denying home loans to buyers. A senior administrative official said, "Once the regulation kicks off, it will be a boon for residents as they can register their flats. Currently, buildings having eight or more flats need to be converted into a housing cooperative society, which is then registered by the administration and bank loans are availed." He added, "Due to this, buildings with fewer than eight flats face a harrowing time in selling the property as no banks come forward to give loans to the next buyer. Now, once the new regulation comes into force, anyone can get their property registered and can avail bank loans irrespective of the number of units." "All stakeholders, developers, real estate agents, housing society representatives, legal practitioners and other interested members of the public participated and gave their suggestions during the meeting. We will duly consider all the suggestions before finalising the draft regulation," he said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress cries foul as 2 BJP MPs withdraw Lok Sabha questions
Two BJP MPs withdrew their question regarding the bidding process of 13 offshore mining blocks, raising concerns from the Opposition. Congress MP KC Venugopal questioned the sudden withdrawal, alleging a cover-up and highlighting the lack of transparency in the auction process. He also pointed out the absence of socio-economic impact assessments. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Two BJP MPs of the Lok Sabha, Balabhadra Majhi and Aparajita Sarangi, on Wednesday withdrew their question -- listed as the first of the started questions -- to the minister of mines about the details of bidding process of 13 offshore mining blocks across the Arabian and Andaman sea shores, the number of fishing community villages in the area and whether socio-economic impact assessment was carried out before the auction. The subsequent notification, as corrigendum, of the withdrawal of the questions triggered Opposition charges of a cover-up the House, Congress MP KC Venugopal asked why the listed question of the two ruling party MPs "miraculously vanished" and wondered whether the beneficiaries of the auction included some industrialists close to the regime. He said: "We have persistently raised this issue -- the environmental dangers, the absence of socio-economic impact assessments, and the opaque auction process. On Wednesday, we were expecting the government to offer some clarity and accountability. But shockingly, after uploading the question list in public domain, the question was mysteriously withdrawn at the last minute without any explanation. Why was this question pulled out? This kind of procedural manipulation raises serious questions about the transparency and the state of our democracy".
Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Business Standard
Book Your Andaman Tour Packages With andamanbliss.com - Customize Your Packages As Per You Like
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Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Fears isolated tribe could be wiped out by Indian efforts to carry out census... or KILL anyone trying to count how many villagers dwell on their island
A remote island tribe known for killing outsiders on sight could be at risk of being wiped out as India prepares to carry out its first national census in over a decade. The Sentinelese people of North Sentinel Island, considered the most isolated tribe on Earth, have long resisted contact with the outside world. But now officials are facing the dilemma of counting those who reside on the island without sparking violence or exposing the tribe to diseases they have no immunity to. Experts have warned that even attempting to tally the population of the world's most reclusive tribe could end in bloodshed or spark a humanitarian catastrophe. In 2006, two Indian fishermen paid with their lives after their boat accidentally drifted too close to the island which is protected by India. According to witnesses on a nearby fishing boat, the two men were brutally hacked to death with axes. A few days after the killings, their bodies were reportedly hooked up on bamboo sticks like 'a kind of scarecrow', according to an Indian police chief who shared details of the incident. And after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, the tribe made international headlines when one lone warrior fired an arrow at a military helicopter conducting a welfare check. Now, with the next census due in 2027, enumerators in India face the difficult - and potentially life-threatening - task of attempting to count those who do not want to be found. After the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, the tribe made international headlines when one lone warrior fired an arrow at a military helicopter conducting a welfare check The job becomes even more fraught in light of India's 2014 decision to leave the Sentinelese entirely undisturbed, formally recognising their right to live in isolation. To safeguard their isolation and protect them from contracting potential diseases from outsiders to which they have no immunity, the Indian government has imposed strict prohibitions on approaching the island. Delhi has declared the island and its surrounding waters an exclusion zone enforced by Navy patrols, to which unauthorised entry is illegal and contact with the tribe is forbidden. Violating these restrictions can have deadly consequences, as the Sentinelese are legally permitted to defend their territory - even to the point of killing trespassers. Now, India are considering the use of drones or satellite imagery to attempt to count the population from afar. But even this raises ethical alarms. 'There have been talks of using certain technology to map their population but it is not clear if this will give an accurate estimate or whether it is even ethical to conduct such an exercise,' said Dr M Sasikumar, joint director of the Anthropological Society of India. Survival International's Jonathan Mazower added: 'Any contact with such peoples, who lack immunity to common outside diseases, could well be deadly for them'. The Sentinelese aren't the only tribe in the crosshairs. On Great Nicobar Island, the elusive Shompen people - a semi-nomadic tribe believed to number just over 200 - also pose a census conundrum. Delhi has declared the island and its surrounding waters an exclusion zone enforced by Navy patrols, to which unauthorised entry is illegal and contact with the tribe is forbidden Deep in dense jungle, far from the reach of modern life, they too risk being swept into the government's data drive. Plans to develop the island with a vast airport and port sparked outrage earlier this year, with dozens of genocide experts branding the project a 'death sentence' for the Shompen in an open letter to India's president. In 2011, officials managed only a partial count of the Shompen, and the Sentinelese were never tallied at all, with officials relying on glimpses from a safe distance at sea to guess at their numbers. At the time, they estimated just 15 people - 12 men and three women. Contact with the tribe has proven fatal. In 2018, American missionary John Allen Chau was killed after a brazen attempt to convert the Sentinelese to Christianity. On his third secretive approach to the island - after offering gifts and speaking in what he believed was a friendly tone - the tribe turned to violence. The fisherman who had been aiding the Christian missionary said that they had watched in horror from a distance as the tribesmen dragged his body away with a rope around his neck. His body was later buried by islanders. It has never been recovered. Even this year, another American adventure had to be arrested after making an illegal nine-hour voyage to a restricted reserve on North Sentinel Island and leaving behind a can of Coke as an 'offering' for the world's most isolated tribe to try. Experts branded Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov's attempted visit as 'deeply disturbing', and warned that not only did he put himself in danger, but also put the entire Sentinelese tribe at risk of being wiped out were they to contract a common disease, such as measles or influenza. The 24-year-old was seized by police when he returned to land - but this outcome may have been far kinder than the deadly consequences he could have faced had he had fallen into the hands of the dangerous tribe.
Fashion Value Chain
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
Orange Tree Showcases Design-Led Craft at HGH India 2025
Contemporary lifestyle brand Orange Tree is set to impress visitors at the 17th edition of HGH India Trade Show with a curated showcase of its design-forward furniture, lighting, and décor collections. The exhibition takes place from July 1 to July 4 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, where Orange Tree will display at Hall 3, Booth B48. Founded by Gaurav Jain, a second-generation entrepreneur, Orange Tree serves as the retail arm of Basant, one of India's premier furniture exporters supplying to global names like Pottery Barn and West Elm across 20+ countries. The brand is known for blending contemporary aesthetics with traditional Indian craftsmanship, creating pieces that elevate modern Indian homes. At HGH India, Orange Tree will present top-sellers from signature collections such as Andaman, Kyoto, Abacus, Doux, Lunora, and more. Among highlights is the Abacus Console Table, inspired by the ancient calculating tool, featuring handwoven and sculpted details. The Neo Kyoto Bedside Table, crafted from solid wood, offers elegance with its smooth curves and spherical legs. The Kaba Bench, upholstered in bouclé, exemplifies tactile comfort and sculptural grace. Lighting takes a center stage with pieces like the Cici Chandelier from the Lunora Collection, where intersecting arcs and frosted glass shades reflect minimalist movement and a warm glow. Sustainability also takes focus with the Doux Edit, a décor line made using factory waste. Notable is the Sierra Coaster, inspired by mountain ranges and crafted from Banswara marble scraps, bringing beauty and eco-consciousness to tabletops. 'We are proud to present contemporary collections that are deeply rooted in Indian craftsmanship. Our participation at HGH India reflects our commitment to the 'Make in India' vision and our drive to showcase the strength of indigenous design to the vibrant community of architects and interior designers,' said Gaurav Jain, Founder of Orange Tree.
