Port Blair, August 28 — The High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC), Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court at Port Blair, has announced that the 3rd National Lok Adalat of 2025 will be held across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on Saturday, September 13. The initiative aims to facilitate the amicable settlement of pending and…
In a significant development for job aspirants across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Member of Parliament Bishnu Pada Ray has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the A&N Administration for their decision to retain the existing upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group C posts under the…
The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has initiated a major step toward enhancing inter-island connectivity by holding a pre-application meeting for prospective operators of commercial helicopter services. The meeting, organized by the Directorate of Civil Aviation, follows the recent release of an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting Indian aviation companies to participate in the proposed service…
Shaheed Dweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands — The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has issued a public notice inviting applications for sea sand collection permits at Shaheed Dweep. This initiative is part of the administration’s regulated approach to resource management, aimed at supporting local development while ensuring environmental sustainability. According to the official notification dated August…
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…
