Port Blair, August 21 — A delegation from the Andaman & Nicobar ASHA Workers Union, accompanied by D. Ayyappan, Vice President of the CITU A&N State Committee, met with the State Programme Officer of the Andaman & Nicobar State Health Mission to discuss pressing concerns affecting ASHA workers across the Union Territory. During the meeting,…
Port Blair, August 21 — In a decisive move to safeguard public assets, the South Andaman District Administration carried out a targeted eviction drive at School Line village, reclaiming approximately 1,200 square meters of government land from unauthorized occupation. The operation was led by the Revenue Department as part of the Administration’s ongoing efforts to…
Port Blair, August 21 — A two-day training programme on Artificial Insemination (AI) in goats was successfully conducted on August 18 and 19, 2025, at the Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Andaman & Nicobar Administration. The initiative aimed to enhance reproductive efficiency…
Sri Vijaya Puram, August 19, 2025 — As part of its ongoing commitment to holistic health and nutrition education, AYUSH Hospital recently conducted a series of awareness sessions centered on the theme “Soyameal – A Complete Protein Alternative.” The initiative aimed to educate in-patients and their families on the nutritional benefits of soyameal and its…
Port Blair, August 20, 2025 — The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has raised alarm over escalating illegal fishing activities in the Middle Andaman region, calling for immediate intervention to protect the livelihoods of traditional fishermen and preserve marine biodiversity. In a formal statement issued this week, CPI(M) leaders accused commercial operators of violating…
The Hindu Rashtra Shakti (HRS) has issued an urgent appeal to the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, demanding comprehensive improvements to the Junglighat Shamshan Ghat (Hindu Cremation Ground) and its adjoining access route. The organization cited deteriorating infrastructure and unsanitary conditions as major concerns affecting the dignity and safety of bereaved families…
Andaman Law College has officially announced that the first round of counselling for admission to its five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. degree course will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the college auditorium. Eligible candidates who have applied for the program are required to be physically present at the venue on the scheduled date….
In a daring maritime rescue, the Police Marine Force (PMF) Rangat team successfully saved ten fishermen stranded at sea near Long Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The operation, carried out under rough sea conditions, has drawn widespread praise for its swift execution and life-saving impact. According to Director General of Police (Andaman) HGS…
Sri Vijaya Puram, August 17 — The prestigious Andaman & Nicobar State Chess Championship 2025 concluded with great success at Marine Hall, Sri Vijaya Puram, after three days of intense competition. The tournament featured 270 players from across the islands, battling through nine rounds of Classical Chess under a 30-minute time control with a 30-second…
In a landmark initiative blending tradition with enterprise, women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Nancowry have launched a new brand—NiCoShe—to market Nicobar’s heritage Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO. The move follows the recent Geographical Indication (GI) tag awarded to Nicobar’s VCO, recognizing its unique quality and traditional extraction methods. The District Administration, in collaboration with Krishi…
