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…
As part of its nationwide campaign celebrating “11 Years of Seva, Sushasan, and Garib Kalyan”, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, organised a Professionals’ Meet on 18th June 2025 at Sampat Regency, spotlighting the achievements of the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event was graced by…
The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands marked the successful conclusion of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) on 12th June 2025. This 15-day Pre-Kharif initiative, launched on 29th May, served as an intensive outreach campaign to empower local farmers through awareness of central government schemes and sustainable agricultural practices. The campaign was launched…
In a bid to enhance road discipline and encourage public participation, the Andaman and Nicobar Traffic Police has launched a renewed awareness drive for its citizen-led initiative, the ‘Third Eye’ Scheme. The program urges residents to become active participants in traffic enforcement by reporting violations via social media. To raise awareness, authorities have begun placing…
