The New England Journal of Medicine has released two articles regarding a revolutionary fertility treatment known as mitochondrial donation, which has assisted 22 women carrying defective genes that could otherwise transmit severe genetic disorders to their offspring. This method entails the creation of an embryo utilizing DNA from three individuals: nuclear DNA from the prospective…
A thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds of 30-40 km/h and lightning is highly probable to take place in one or two locations across the A&N Islands on July 18. Additionally, squally weather with surface wind speeds of 35-45 km/h, gusting up to 55 km/h, is expected over the South Andaman Sea. The sea conditions are…
Sri Vijaya Puram, July 16, 2025 — In a strategic move to bolster agricultural productivity and farmer awareness, the Union Territory Agriculture Technology Management Agency (UTATMA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has launched an extensive Kharif Campaign across the islands. The initiative aims to promote scientific crop management, enhance…
Sri Vijaya Puram, July 16, 2025 — The Department of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, hosted the much-anticipated Spice Festival–2025 today, spotlighting the region’s rich agricultural legacy and cultural vibrancy. Designed to promote agro-tourism and sustainable practices, the festival drew a diverse crowd of domestic and international visitors eager to explore the island’s spice heritage….
India’s upstream companies, such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and Oil India Limited, are currently engaged in exploration activities in the Andaman Sea, which remains a largely uncharted region. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has conveyed his optimism regarding the potential for India to achieve a ‘Guyana-sized’ discovery in the waters of the Andaman,…
he Spice Festival–2025, which took place on 16 July in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman Islands, was a notable event that highlighted the islands’ spice heritage and emphasized the importance of sustainability in both tourism and agriculture. The theme, #FromSoilToSoul, served as a cultural amalgamation of food and experiences, setting a new standard for tourism in…
Port Blair, July 15, 2025 — The Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) paid heartfelt homage to Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj on his 123rd birth anniversary, honoring the legacy of the revered freedom fighter, former Chief Minister of Madras, and past President of the Indian National Congress. A solemn tribute ceremony was held at…
Apollo Clinic, Sri Vijaya Puram, has established strategic partnerships with two top health insurance companies, Star Health Insurance and Niva Bupa Health Insurance, which would significantly improve healthcare in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The goal of the partnership is to give islanders access to specialized healthcare without requiring them to travel to India’s mainland….
Covid-19 cases are increasing across the US, with at least 25 states experiencing an increase in infections, with the largest increases in the South, Southeast, and West Coast. Despite overall Covid activity being low, the CDC has reported a rise in visits to emergency rooms in areas like the Pacific Northwest and Southeast, marking the…
Lieutenant Governor Admiral DK Joshi welcomed 30 officials from six organizations to their first class on fire services at the State Training Centre (STC) in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar. The STC was recently recognized and accredited by the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur. The officials, including 16 from Gujarat and Bihar state government…
