The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands marked the successful conclusion of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) on 12th June 2025. This 15-day Pre-Kharif initiative, launched on 29th May, served as an intensive outreach campaign to empower local farmers through awareness of central government schemes and sustainable agricultural practices. The campaign was launched…
Fresh off the success of her Tamil film Aghathiyaa, actor Raashii Khanna took a soulful detour into Mumbai’s vibrant flower markets—and brought her fans along for the ride. Sharing a series of dreamy snapshots on Instagram, Raashii was seen soaking in the city’s charm, dressed in a breezy green kurta set that perfectly matched the…
Microsoft has issued a critical security warning for its Windows and Office users, with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) echoing the alert in a high-severity advisory dated June 12, 2025. The vulnerability in question—CVE-2025-33053—affects the Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) server and stems from improper validation of file names or paths. CERT-In…
Shares of BSE plunged 6.2% to an intraday low of ₹2,500 on the NSE on Wednesday, June 18, following SEBI’s approval for the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to shift its weekly equity derivatives expiry from Thursday to Tuesday, effective September 1, 2025. To avoid overlapping expiry dates, SEBI has directed BSE to move its Sensex…
In a bid to enhance road discipline and encourage public participation, the Andaman and Nicobar Traffic Police has launched a renewed awareness drive for its citizen-led initiative, the ‘Third Eye’ Scheme. The program urges residents to become active participants in traffic enforcement by reporting violations via social media. To raise awareness, authorities have begun placing…
In a dramatic turn of events, the Madras High Court on Monday ordered the immediate arrest of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) HM Jayaram for his alleged involvement in the abduction of a 16-year-old boy from Tiruvallur district. The directive came during a hearing on an anticipatory bail plea filed by KV Kuppam MLA…
he Deputy Education Office, Wimberlygunj, successfully organized the much-anticipated ‘Run with Nature’ Marathon on Saturday, drawing over 200 enthusiastic participants. The event featured a 10 km run for men, a 5 km run for women, and a 4 km Walkathon specially designed for senior citizens, all starting and concluding at Chunnabatta–North Bay–Chunnabatta. The marathon was…
A troubling case of drug consumption has come to light in Car Nicobar, where police (in an FIR) confirmed the presence of Methaqualone—a banned and highly dangerous substance. The incident took place in Tapoiming village and was reported by a local resident who became alarmed by the erratic behaviour of her brother. According to the…
In a landmark development for the education sector in South Andaman, the long-standing vision of establishing a Zilla Parishad Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (ZPVKV) in Guptapara has taken a major step forward. The Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman has officially allotted one hectare of land near Guptapara Junction—formerly a rubber plantation site—for the construction of the…
As part of a district-wide cleanliness initiative, the Community Health Center (CHC) Nancowry spearheaded a major clean-up drive in Chota Enaka, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and public health. The campaign saw active participation from local residents, volunteers, and health officials, aiming to enhance hygiene standards and promote community awareness. The drive, conducted on…
