The Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nancowrie successfully held a one-day orientation training session on tuberculosis (TB) with the goal of improving the knowledge and abilities of medical workers. Nursing Officers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Multi-Purpose Health Workers (MPHWs), Community Health Officers (CHOs), and other paramedical staff actively participated in the program, which was conducted…
The “Fit India Cyclothon Joyride,” an exciting event that was part of the national Fit India Movement, was organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) STC in Car Nicobar. The Government of India launched the project in 2019 to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles among its inhabitants. The cyclothon started and ended at…
In order to exploit victims through online financial fraud, scammers are luring people in with promises of well-paying employment that require little time or effort using SMS, messages on instant messaging apps, and online adverts. Criminals usually pose as recruiters or employers in these frauds, offering alluring part-time employment prospects. The hitch, though, is that…
According to physicians, lung cancer, which has long been known to plague smokers, is significantly increasing in nonsmokers. The main cause, according to medical professionals, is increased exposure to air pollution. The majority of lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers, according to a recent study that was published in the Lancet’s eClinical Medicine Journal….
The Zonal Agriculture Office in Campbell Bay recently hosted a thorough training session to integrate progressive farmers from Great Nicobar Island to the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS). The program sought to provide farmers with cutting-edge equipment and technologies for efficient pest control. The event was led by Dr. Shiva Kumar H. D., Assistant Plant…
Long renowned for its immaculate beaches, abundant biodiversity, and distinctive culture, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a charming archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. However, there has been a worrying trend in recent years: the region’s alcohol consumption has increased significantly, as seen by the most recent data from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands…
In order to raise awareness of its operations and the essential services it provides to safeguard children in need, the Directorate of Social Welfare’s Child Helpline 1098 (CHL) recently hosted a series of awareness seminars and webinars. A variety of events were carried out at several locations as part of the campaign, such as the…
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, officially opened the newly built Mangrove Walkway at Shoal Bay-19 in the Mannarghat Range of the South Andaman Forest Division. Senior Forest Department staff, the Gram Pradhan, Samiti members, and other local PRI representatives attended the ceremony. The 1.2-meter-wide, 450-meter-long path…
Doctors advise individuals to take precautions to protect their health since the city’s temperature has significantly dropped. According to the health department, there may be major health hazards associated with the severe weather, especially for vulnerable populations including the elderly, young people, and people with underlying medical disorders. Health professionals warn that the icy cold…
On December 12, 2024, the Andaman & Nicobar State Legal Services Authority, in partnership with Andaman Law College, Sri Vijaya Puram, hosted a legal awareness program on “Drug Abuse and De-Addiction” on the college’s campus. Judges Amrita Sinha and Uday Kumar, both of whom are members of the High Court of Calcutta, graced the occasion….
