Census 2027: 12 lakh households complete self-enumeration across 11 states With conclusion of the 15-day self-enumeration window on Wednesday across Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Odisha, NDMC and cantonment areas of Delhi NCR, Mizoram, Sikkim and Lakshadweep, the census field operations, involving house-to-house visits by the enumerators, in the eight states/UTs will begin on Thursday. The HLO phase of the census forms an essential foundation for evidence-based planning and formulation of welfare and development programmes, a home ministry spokesperson said on Monday. #Goa #Nicobar_Islands #Delhi_NCR #lakh_households #field_operations #complete_self-enumeration #self-enumeration_window #households_complete #cantonment_areas #census_field

Pawan Hans helicopter, with 7 onboard, crashes into sea in Andaman; all rescued A Pawan Hans helicopter experienced a short landing near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands shortly after departing Port Blair. The aircraft was carrying two crew members and five passengers. Fortunately, all individuals were safely rescued with no reported injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, and those on board are receiving medical observation. #Pawan_Hans #Port_Blair #Hans_helicopter #Nicobar_Islands #Islands_shortly #departing_Port #Hans #helicopter_experienced #short_landing #Andaman
