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Great Nicobar Project threatens local macaques. They’re revered as monkeys from Ramayana
At the southernmost tip of India, off the eastern coast, Great Nicobar Island (GNI) is a tropical oasis in the Andaman Sea. This biogeographical marvel of 910 sq km is the last island that makes ...
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Great Nicobar Island project violates several laws, rights of Shompen: Petition in Calcutta HC
There has been a fresh legal challenge to the controversial Great Nicobar Island project. The Rs 72,000-crore infrastructure project could spell devastation for the ecologically fragile region ...
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Manner in which Great Nicobar project 'bulldozed' affront to rule of law: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged on Tuesday that the manner in which the Great Nicobar Island infrastructure project has ...
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Great Nicobar: Indian president visits island as fears grow for tribe
Droupadi Murmu visited Great Nicobar on Tuesday - a remote island Indian officials hope will be transformed into a shipping hub and tourist destination. The government says the plans will unleash ...