Port Blair, August 5, 2025 — In a proactive move to combat substance abuse and promote community well-being, the Andaman and Nicobar Jeep Driver Welfare Union organized a drug abuse awareness meet this week, aligning with the broader observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Held in collaboration with local law…
The urgent problem of drug addiction and the planning for the next Independence Day celebration were the main topics of the Andaman and Nicobar Jeep Driver Welfare Union’s (ANJDWU) awareness meeting held at the Community Hall in Ograbraj. As the Chief Guest, Mr. N.S. Stalin, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Ograbraj, spoke…
A research article published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation indicates that the brain may serve as a target for novel treatments for type 1 diabetes, potentially enhancing insulin management. Researchers discovered that diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be addressed with the hormone leptin, even without the presence of insulin. DKA arises when the body cannot…
The Department of Civil Aviation, A&N Administration, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Indian aviation operators to establish commercial helicopter services throughout the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This initiative is designed to enhance accessibility and improve the visitor experience by offering dependable air transport options for tourists traveling to popular sites. Selected operators will…
The Nicobar District Superintendent of Police, Shri Rahul L Nair, held a public hearing to address civic and safety issues, including women and child protection. He conducted an awareness session on drug abuse, urged residents to report illegal activities and suspicious items to the police. He also briefed villagers on evacuation routes during disasters and…
The Education Department organized a two-day distribution and fitting camp for Special Hearing Aids in Sri Vijaya Puram and Wimberlygunj, aimed at assisting children with hearing impairments. Experts from the Medical/Rehabilitation and Education Department evaluated 31 students and proposed tailored solutions to improve their learning and communication skills. Dr. Ravi Kapoor, a Senior Audiologist from…
Wandoor & Humphreygunj, July 30: In a concerted effort to improve livestock health and reproductive efficiency, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Andaman and Nicobar Administration, in collaboration with ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), organized a Veterinary Health-cum-Infertility Camp across villages under Wandoor and Humphreygunj Panchayats. The camp addressed a critical…
Little Andaman, July 31: In a major push toward sustainable agriculture and regional economic development, the Department of Agriculture, Little Andaman zone, launched the ‘Spice Pravah’ plantation drive on July 31, 2025. The initiative aims to expand spice cultivation—particularly black pepper—across the Union Territory, with active participation from farmers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and field officials….
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Khadi and Village Industries Board organized a two-day training program for officials of the Department of Posts under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The training aimed to equip postal personnel with the skills required for physical verification of PMEGP units in the Islands. The training included classroom instruction…
The Department of Agriculture in the Little Andaman zone, in collaboration with other Union Territory zones, launched an extensive plantation program under the ‘Spice Pravah’ initiative on July 31, 2025, with the objective of increasing the area designated for spice cultivation. The event was officially inaugurated by Shri Parmanathan, Pramukh of the Panchayat Samiti in…
