Nicobar District Police conducts district-wide cleanliness drive
From January 16–22, 2025, Andaman & Nicobar Police will observe Police Raising Week. An organized police force was initially founded in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands in 1875, marking the beginning of the A&N Police’s existence. To combat crime and criminals, the Civil Police Force was established in 1924 as a distinct division supervised by…
Skoda Auto India sales to decline 26.3% in 2024
Skoda did not launch any new car in 2024 except for the Kyloq, which is available for sale this yearSkoda Auto India has seen a 26.3% drop in sales in the calendar year 2024. The company announced that it sold 36,000 vehicles from January to December 2024, as against 48,800 units sold in the same…
At Cellular Jail, the South Andaman District Administration celebrates Veterans’ Day
At the old Cellular Jail, the South Andaman District Administration celebrated Armed Forces Veterans’ Day on January 14, 2025, with tremendous enthusiasm. The occasion honored the valor and sacrifices made by veterans of the armed forces who have devoted their life to defending the security and sovereignty of the country. The event was set against…
Bank of Maharashtra Q3 results: Net profit upgrade 36% to Rs 1,407 crore
Bank of Maharashtra on January 15 reported a 36% year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 1,406.73 crore in the third quarter of FY25. On a yearly basis, the bank’s total income grew 22% to Rs 7,112.66 crore. Following the announcement, Bank of Maharashtra shares closed 3% lower at Rs 51.14 per share…
NCC SNIC 2025 commences at Brichgunj Military Station
The Brichgunj Military Station hosted the inaugural Special National Integration Camp (SNIC) 2025, a premier event coordinated by the Andaman NCC Units under the auspices of the NCC Directorate (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andaman and Nicobar). The 12-day program seeks to foster cultural peace and national cohesion among young people from all parts of the…
Wipro Q3 Preview: Net profit, revenue lapse due to seasonal weakness, currency constraints
Wipro Limited is scheduled to announce its Q3 FY25 earnings on January 17, with analysts estimating a quarterly decline in revenue as well as net profit. Seasonal weakness in its consulting business, higher furloughs and cross currency constraints in Q3 are likely to weigh on Wipro’s earnings growth in constant currency (CC) terms. A Moneycontrol…
Hyundai, Kia’s eco-friendly car exports upgrade 3% last year
Hyundai Motor and its subsidiary Kia said on Tuesday that their combined exports of eco-friendly vehicles to 2024 rose 3 percent from a year earlier despite the economic slowdown. Hyundai and Kia shipped a total of 707,853 eco-friendly cars last year, up from 687,420 units a year earlier, Hyundai Motor Group said in a press…
New Delhi’s startup Mahakumbh 2025 invites Andaman startups to take part
The second Startup Mahakumbh will take place in New Delhi from April 4–6, 2025, at the esteemed Bharat Mandapam. The event, which has as its topic “Startup India@2047 – Unfolding the Bharat Story,” intends to highlight the successes of India’s flourishing startup ecosystem and set the stage for its continued expansion. To encourage grassroots innovation…
1% upsurge in literacy rate leads to 25% increase in female voter turnout ratio, says SBI report
According to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI), a 1% increase in India’s literacy rate leads to a 25% increase in female voter turnout. The SBI report emphasises the key relationship between literacy and female voter turnout during elections in the country, ANI reported. This means that an increase of 45 lakh…
On the campus of JNRM College, ABVP commemorates Swami Vivekananda’s 163rd birthday
On Rashtriya Yuva Diwas, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held a lavish celebration on the campus of JNRM College to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s 163rd birthday. Students, professors, ABVP karyakartas, and well-wishers from other city colleges enthusiastically participated in the event, which was held close to the monument of Swami Vivekananda. Dr. Santosh Kumar Jha,…
