Acting on credible intelligence, the Diglipur Police intercepted and seized a substantial quantity of illegally possessed sea cucumbers, leading to the detention of two individuals involved in the illicit trade. Based on specific information, a police team launched a search operation at Navin Nagar, Diglipur, targeting two suspects—Santosh Kumar and Athinas Bose—who were allegedly in…
The Directorate of Shipping Services has announced the opening of a new ferry service beginning March 6, 2025, in an effort to improve access to the Little Andaman. The transportation demands of commuters will now be met by a speed boat that can accommodate 75–100 passengers every Thursday. The ship is scheduled to leave Phoenix…
The Science Centre, Sri Vijaya Puram, enthusiastically commemorated National Science Day, honoring Nobel winner Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect. “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat,” this year’s theme, highlighted the importance of young people in forming the scientific future of the country. Several contests were…
Secretary (Health) Dr. Anil Agarwal officially opened a state-of-the-art 128-slice CT scan facility at GB Pant Hospital, significantly advancing medical diagnostics in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The state-of-the-art imaging equipment is expected to improve patient care, decrease wait times, and increase diagnostic accuracy. Speaking to the crowd during the inauguration event, Dr. Agarwal emphasized…
Local fish exporters and dealers in the South Andaman area participated in an awareness program organized by the Department of Fisheries, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, in association with the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The purpose of the event was to acquaint participants with the certification and registration processes…
By March 31, 2025, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare hopes to get 100% of people aged 30 and older screened for diabetes, hypertension, and the three main cancers—cervical, breast, and oral—as part of a massive public health campaign. From February 20 to March 31, 2025, a Special Screening Drive will be held in…
AYUSH Hospital and G.B. Pant Hospital in Sri Vijaya Puram hosted a two-day training session on February 13 and 14, 2025, as part of the Social Awareness & Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) campaign. Enhancing healthcare providers’ abilities to identify, diagnose, and treat juvenile pneumonia—a major cause of child mortality—was the program’s main goal….
The Red Ribbon Club of Pondicherry University received assistance from the Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) in setting up a blood donation camp on February 19, 2025, in cooperation with the Directorate of Health Services and the Blood Center at G.B. Pant Hospital. The university’s Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology hosted…
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, solar pump projects have been approved by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Launched in March 2019, the program seeks to increase farmers’ revenue through the use of solar energy and lessen reliance on diesel-powered…
In a significant effort to combat illicit poaching, the Indian Navy captured a Myanmarese fishing vessel carrying ten foreigners who were illegally collecting sea cucumbers close to Barren Island, around 262 kilometers east of Port Blair. Approximately 600 kilograms of sea cucumbers, as well as sizable storage tanks, rations, and other fishing gear, were seized…
