On June 17, 2025, Champin Village Beach hosted a beach yoga session in honor of the 11th International Day of Yoga, in which locals and health officials enthusiastically participated. This year’s worldwide theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” was reflected throughout the event. The goal of the program, which was led by yoga instructor…
he Deputy Education Office, Wimberlygunj, successfully organized the much-anticipated ‘Run with Nature’ Marathon on Saturday, drawing over 200 enthusiastic participants. The event featured a 10 km run for men, a 5 km run for women, and a 4 km Walkathon specially designed for senior citizens, all starting and concluding at Chunnabatta–North Bay–Chunnabatta. The marathon was…
A troubling case of drug consumption has come to light in Car Nicobar, where police (in an FIR) confirmed the presence of Methaqualone—a banned and highly dangerous substance. The incident took place in Tapoiming village and was reported by a local resident who became alarmed by the erratic behaviour of her brother. According to the…
The Community Health Centre (CHC) Nancowry, in partnership with the A & N AIDS Control Society and the State Blood Transfusion Council, celebrated World Blood Donor Day with great fervor and community involvement as a heartfelt homage to the spirit of voluntary blood donation. The topic for this year, “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We…
The District Administration of South Andaman has started a focused inspection campaign to stop the unlawful sale and possession of tobacco products close to schools and institutions in an effort to create a healthier learning environment for students. In accordance with the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, revenue officials conducted surprise inspections…
In a landmark development for the education sector in South Andaman, the long-standing vision of establishing a Zilla Parishad Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (ZPVKV) in Guptapara has taken a major step forward. The Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman has officially allotted one hectare of land near Guptapara Junction—formerly a rubber plantation site—for the construction of the…
As part of a district-wide cleanliness initiative, the Community Health Center (CHC) Nancowry spearheaded a major clean-up drive in Chota Enaka, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and public health. The campaign saw active participation from local residents, volunteers, and health officials, aiming to enhance hygiene standards and promote community awareness. The drive, conducted on…
The Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has announced the invitation of applications for leasing designated sea areas for fish culture activities, as outlined in the A&N Marine Fishing Rules, 2004. Eligible applicants include a wide range of stakeholders involved in the fishing sector such as fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors, individual…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, observed World Environment Day with a series of tree plantation and awareness drives held across multiple locations on June 5. The initiative was led by Mrs. Sheela Singh, State Incharge and State Vice President of BJP A&N Islands, alongside Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, State Vice President….
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has declared that enrolment in its online and open and distance learning (ODL) programmes would open in July 2025. Certificates, diplomas, post-graduate diplomas, undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields, including the arts, sciences, commerce, humanities, journalism and mass communication, computer and information science, agriculture, health…
