Banasree Sarkar, Author at Andaman Todays

Ashwini Vaishnaw: Indian Railways plans to introduce 1,000 new trains by 2027, including Bullet

Banasree SarkarJuly 10, 2025July 10, 202502 mins

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched a bold, forward-thinking plan to reshape Indian Railways with an emphasis on passenger comfort, sustainable freight logistics, infrastructure renovation, and global competitiveness. Alongside the much awaited Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, India’s first high-speed rail project, which is expected to start operations by 2027, 1,000 additional trains are slated to…

To Boost Cattle Productivity, Veterinary Health and Infertility Camps Conducted Across North & Middle Andaman

Banasree SarkarJuly 9, 2025July 9, 202502 mins

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) has started a number of Veterinary Health and Infertility Camps in different villages in the North and Middle Andaman in an important effort to boost livestock productivity and improve rural livelihoods. The program, which got underway on June 16, 2025, is to help cattle with reproductive…

Rangat woman loses ₹2.7 lakh in online fraud after fake police call

Banasree SarkarJuly 5, 2025July 5, 202503 mins

An online scam defrauded a woman from Rangat out of ₹2.7 lakh after she received a phony WhatsApp call stating her son was implicated in a criminal case. This event happened on June 22, 2025, according to the FIR filed at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Sri Vijaya Puram. A WhatsApp call came in…

The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held at Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake

Banasree SarkarJuly 4, 2025July 4, 202501 mins

From August 21 to 23, Srinagar’s famous Dal Lake will host the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival. Here on Thursday, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, made the announcement. The first Khelo India Beach Games were conducted in Diu in May, and the first Water Games in Jammu and…

What do you prefer morning or evening yoga?

Banasree SarkarJuly 3, 2025July 3, 202502 mins

Yoga promotes physical and emotional well-being, and the timing of practice depends on personal goals and lifestyle. Different rewards arise at different times of day. Practicing yoga first thing in the morning is similar to starting each day with a purpose. The mind is at rest and tranquil during that quiet early time. Yoga in…

At the Ramayana first glimpse event, Nitesh Tiwari breaks down in tears

Banasree SarkarJuly 3, 2025July 3, 202503 mins

The first trailer for Ramayana, India’s largest movie, was released in a number of Indian locations. The film’s producer, Namit Malhotra, and director, Nitesh Tiwari, were present when the 3-minute first look was unveiled in a 3D IMAX in Mumbai. The two film’s makers gave a brief speech to the audience after the movie was…

Tilak Varma makes county debut scores a century for Hampshire

Banasree SarkarJune 25, 2025June 25, 202501 mins

In Chelmsford, Tilak Varma, India’s teenage batting star, made his County Championship debut by smashing a century for Hampshire against Essex. Despite stumps being called on the second day, Tilak, who had batted at number four, distinguished himself with perfect technique and returned undefeated on 98. Tilak smashed the ball into the gap and scampered…

Even your brain need extra attension

Banasree SarkarJune 25, 2025June 25, 202502 mins

Foods high in vitamin D, such as those high in serotonin and dopamine, can improve mood and mental clarity by promoting the creation of neurotransmitters and preventing cognitive decline, depression, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s. Omega-3s, vitamin A, and vitamin D are abundant in fatty fish, egg yolks, and cod liver oil, which improve brain…

To commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse in 2025, IRCA South Andaman undertakes awareness campaigns

Banasree SarkarJune 23, 2025June 23, 202501 mins

The Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), South Andaman District, held two Awareness Program-cum-Seminars in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025. Many students and staff members actively participated in the sessions, which were hosted at the BRITECH IT Group of Institute and Nursery Teacher’s Training Institute (NTTI), Sri Vijaya…

India needs to increase its military-grade drone production capacity: Defence Secretary

Banasree SarkarJune 21, 2025June 21, 202502 mins

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has stated that India has to increase its production capacity for military-grade drones, highlighting the importance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in contemporary combat. He stated that the government will develop a new Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP 2025) in six months and that the Center intends to reduce the defense…