An awareness session emphasizing on the hazards of substance misuse and tobacco usage was held at the EOC Hall in Kamorta as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), a Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment effort. The event coincided with World No Tobacco Day. Dr. Shabnam Salim, Medical Officer (Homeopathy) of CHC Nancowry,…
In his next film Sitaare Zameen Par, actor Aamir Khan has disclosed that his mother Zeenat Hussain, who will turn 91 on June 13, would make her Bollywood debut. Aamir revealed that the request was made to him by the film’s director, RS Prasanna, who then requested Zeenat. Nikhat Khan, Aamir’s sister, is also a…
Dermatologists worldwide urge people to prioritize sun protection on World Sunscreen Day, as UV radiation is discriminatory and can cause tan lines. In addition to dulling your shine, experts warn that skipping your regular sunscreen routine might increase your risk of developing cancer and do permanent damage to your skin. Sun protection is an essential…
According to the global theme for this year, “Ending Plastic Pollution – #BeatPlasticPollution,” Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, led several important environmental projects at Swaraj Dweep in celebration of World Environment Day 2025. Island-hopping tours The Chief Secretary spearheaded a tree-planting initiative at the renowned Radhanagar Beach…
In compliance with the terms of the A&N Islands Marine Fishing (Amendment) Rules, 2019, the Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has declared the start of the yearly closed season for sport fishing operations in the islands’ territorial waters. Local seafood restaurants and island-hopping tours. According to the announcement, the closed season would run…
On June 1, 2025, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration’s Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs will host a special version of the well-liked “Sundays on Cycle” event as part of the Fit India Mission to honor World Bicycle Day. Local seafood restaurants and island hopping tours. The event is available to the general public, schools,…
At the ITF Pavilion at Sri Vijaya Puram, the lively Island Coconut Festival 2025, a two-day celebration of the Islands’ rich coconut legacy, begins at 2:00 PM. The Department of Tourism is organizing this year’s event, which has as its theme “Celebrating Coconut – Culture, Cuisine & Crafts of the Islands,” in partnership with related…
It takes more than just going to the gym to lose weight. It involves a variety of factors, including as increasing your physical activity, keeping a step log, getting enough sleep, and eating healthily. But let’s face it, cravings can seriously impede your development. Many people find it difficult to keep to a plan because…
Two significant gravity pipelines that came from the Dhanikhari Dam were dislocated as a result of a landslide that was caused by continuous rainfall on May 24 and 25 in the Sippighat area. The impacted pipelines, a 500mm diameter Cast Iron (C.I.) pipeline that supplied raw water to the Old Plant at Lamba Line and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked states to concentrate on creating “future-ready” cities and at least one internationally renowned tourism site in each state as part of a deliberate push to hasten India’s transition into a developed country by 2047. In order to promote tourism, strengthen local economies, and establish sustainable urban hubs, Prime Minister Modi…
