On 10th March 2025, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Vice Chairman of the Islands Development Agency, led a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of the First War of Independence. The occasion marked the anniversary of the arrival of the first batch…
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) and the Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) successfully completed a one-month poultry and dairy farming skill development training for recipients from the North and Middle Andaman and South Andaman districts. On January 20, 2025, the training got underway, and it ended on February 19, 2025….
The chief secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration has received a formal petition from Mr. Rangalal Halder, president of the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee, urging the immediate installation of cutting-edge solar-powered street lights in Harminder Bay, Little Andaman. In his letter, Mr. Halder emphasized the area’s ongoing problem of poor street lighting,…
The goal of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands Industrial Estate (Allotment & Management) Policy, 2025, is to create jobs and boost industrial growth in the area. The government of India’s efforts to promote the islands as a top investment destination are in line with the policy. All current and future industrial…
Dakshin Foundation, in collaboration with ANET, recently hosted a graduation ceremony for its Youth Ambassadors, marking the successful completion of a 10-month-long capacity-building program. This initiative, supported by PwC India Foundation and launched in April 2024, aimed at empowering young women to lead change in their community through solid waste management (SWM) and sustainable menstruation…
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…
