The Indian surfing circuit is preparing to ride a historic wave this April. The Surfing Federation of India has officially announced the “Little Andaman Pro 2026,” a National Surf and Stand-Up Paddle Championship that will serve as the grand opening for the 2026 season. Scheduled to take place in one of the country’s most breathtaking…
World Tuberculosis Day 2026 was observed with a high-profile program at the Conference Hall of BJR Hospital in Car Nicobar this Tuesday. The event served as a platform to intensify awareness regarding TB prevention, the critical nature of early detection, and the necessity of strict treatment adherence. Inaugurating the session, the Deputy Commissioner of Nicobar…
Maiden voyage later this month expected to strengthen cargo connectivity with Andaman & Nicobar IslandsMaritime connectivity between mainland India and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is set to improve with the induction of a new cargo vessel, APJ Karan 2. The ship is scheduled to undertake its maiden voyage later this month from Kolkata to…
The recent decision of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to uphold environmental clearances for the Great Nicobar Project has paved the way for major infrastructure development on the island. The ruling allows plans for a transshipment port, airport expansion, township development, and allied facilities to move forward. However, it has also reignited debate over the…
As part of the ongoing Andaman and Nicobar Book Fair 2026, the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), Regional Centre, has opened its archives to the public, showcasing over seven decades of rigorous research. Located at Stall No. 13 on the ITF Ground, the exhibit serves as a bridge between high-level academic research and community awareness,…
The controversial Great Nicobar Island Project has received a significant boost after the Kolkata bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ruled that environmental safeguards are in place and that the project’s strategic importance justifies limited public disclosure. The decision has reignited debate over the balance between development, environmental protection, and indigenous rights in one…
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands observed a 14-hour state-wide bandh on Monday, February 16, 2026, as a massive coalition of over 100 organizations, students, and political parties united to protest the central government’s plan to establish a “Deemed-to-be University.” Spearheaded by the newly formed Joint Action Forum Against Deemed University, the shutdown—which lasted from 6…
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed stringent new guidelines to prevent harassment and ensure fair treatment of borrowers during loan recovery. Under the draft norms, banks and recovery agents will be strictly prohibited from using abusive language, threats, excessive calls, anonymous messages, public humiliation, or misleading representations about debt consequences. Recovery calls and visits…
Outpatient Department (OPD) registrations at G.B. Pant Hospital in Sri Vijaya Puram will now be conducted exclusively through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), also known as the health ID, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).The move is part of the Centre’s nationwide digital health initiative launched in 2021 to create an integrated and…
Shares of hospital and healthcare companies rallied up to 6% in Wednesday’s intra-day trade, outperforming a subdued broader market. While the BSE Sensex slipped 0.11%, stocks such as Apollo Hospitals, Aster DM Healthcare, HealthCare Global (HCG), Fortis Healthcare, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Max Healthcare, KIMS, and Yatharth Hospital gained between 3% and 6%.Apollo Hospitals led the surge,…
