A four-day chess training program for primary school students, teachers, and Physical Education Teachers (PETs/PTIs) of Rangat Zone began today at PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Sabari Junction. This initiative, organized by the Directorate of Education under the Chess in Schools project, aims to foster a strong interest in chess as a tool to…
At a press conference in Sri Vijaya Puram, members of Hindu Rastriya Shakti (HRS) voiced serious concerns over declining healthcare, inadequate infrastructure, and poor public services in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Youth Wing President Anshuman Roy stressed the urgent need for essential diagnostic facilities—MRI, ECG, and CT scans—in all hospitals, including those outside Port…
In a major step towards enhancing public safety and cyber vigilance, the Andaman and Nicobar Police inaugurated a Hi-Tech Center for the Cyber Crime Helpline – 1930, under the Cyber Crime Police Station. The event took place at the Police Radio Complex in Marine Hill, Port Blair, and was attended by Director General of Police…
Uming La Pass is a great place for any rider. The Pass is the world’s highest paved road and mountain pass, located in Ladakh, India. Vigin Francis, a rider from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, had an ambition of riding his bike across the country to the highest roadway and mountain pass, the Uming La…
On 27th of June, a violent thunderstorm with powerful winds (30-40 kmph) and lightning is likely to strike one or two areas in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. High waves with periods ranging from 16.0 to 19.0 seconds and heights of 1.7 to 1.9 metres have been projected till 20:30 on June 28, 2025. There…
On June 23, 2025, schools in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands observed the first International Olympic Day. The event was arranged by the Sports Section of the Directorate of Education at Sri Vijaya Puram, which actively pushed schools to commemorate the day in a meaningful way. To commemorate the anniversary, schools held a range of…
The Science Wing of the Directorate of Education launched a week-long Anti-Drug Programme-2025 on June 23 at the State Library at Middle Point, Sri Vijaya Puram. The project, which will continue until June 28, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use and urge students, adolescents, and the general public to live drug-free…
On June 21, the Andaman Law College’s Legal Aid Centre was formally opened, signifying a significant advancement in expanding access to legal assistance and raising legal awareness among Andaman and Nicobar Island citizens. Prominent members of the judiciary graced the inaugural session, including the honorable Mr. Justice Surya Kant, a judge at the Supreme Court…
