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…
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with synchronized yoga sessions across its strategic outposts, reinforcing themes of unity, wellness, and operational readiness. The celebrations were anchored by a symbolic sunrise session at Indira Point—the southernmost tip of India—led by Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana. Set against…
In a late-night anti-narcotics operation, Mayabunder Police apprehended a 33-year-old autorickshaw driver at Tugapur Junction for allegedly transporting cannabis concealed inside a speaker box. Acting on a tip-off, Inspector Abdul Sajid, Station House Officer of PS Mayabunder, formed a raiding team under the supervision of the SDPO of Diglipur. The team, comprising police and forensic…
The Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), South Andaman District, held two Awareness Program-cum-Seminars in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025. Many students and staff members actively participated in the sessions, which were hosted at the BRITECH IT Group of Institute and Nursery Teacher’s Training Institute (NTTI), Sri Vijaya…
The Department of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, is all set to host the ‘Cuisines of India Festival–2025’ on June 28 and 29 at the ITF Pavilion, Sri Vijaya Puram. As part of its ongoing cultural promotion initiative, the festival aims to showcase the rich and diverse culinary heritage of India. The event will be…
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Car Nicobar, arranged a specific first-aid training program for the older persons of Lapathy Village as part of a proactive effort to provide them with vital life-saving skills. Elderly community members enthusiastically participated in the program, which aimed to provide them with the information and abilities necessary to handle…
