A 19-year-old youth in possession of ganja was successfully arrested by a police team under the command of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, on January 1, 2025, close to the water tank in Parnashala, Rangat. After the Rangat Police obtained credible information about a person allegedly trying to sell illegal ganja,…
Teerthraj Prayagraj will host the much-anticipated Grand Mahakumbh Mela from January 13, 2025, starting on Paush Purnima, and ending on February 26, 2025, Mahashivratri. The Kumbh Mela, also called the “Sarvasiddhipradaha Kumbh” or “the bestower of all siddhis,” is a significant occasion in Indian tradition and is revered for its spiritual and cultural significance. UNESCO…
The village head of Ban Bo Mamuang, Mr. Sitthichai Bo Mamuang, reported to the Lower Andaman Sea Marine Resources Research Centre that the dugong carcass was discovered by residents on December 29 close to the dock in Moo 4, Sai Khao Subdistrict, Khlong Thom District, Krabi. According to initial investigations, the carcass belonged to a…
Mr. Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, paid his homage to Veer Savarkar, one of India’s most well-known liberation fighters, at the famous Cellular Jail. Gadkari considered the lasting legacy of Savarkar’s life and philosophy as well as the significant contribution he made to India’s fight for independence during his recent…
According to the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, all Union Territory ration card holders would be able to purchase food grains under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in one go for January and February 2025. In January 2025, recipients can pick up the food grains in accordance with their entitlement for both months during a single…
Three trailblazers from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands were honored at the Atal Foundation Samman Samaroh for their exceptional contributions to society, marking a landmark milestone for the area. Held in the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi, the esteemed occasion honored excellence in sustainable development, social welfare, and cultural preservation. The prestigious Atal Bhushan Award…
On December 25, 2024, a new Sagarika Emporium retail location was opened in the New Terminal’s Security Hold Area at Veer Savarkar International Airport. Senior officials, including Dr. Satyendra Singh Dursawat, IAS, Secretary (Industries), Mr. Arjun Sharma, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman District, Mr. Devender Yadav, Airport Director, and Mr. Rakesh Das, Director of…
On December 30, 2024, the Directorate of Health Services and UT Health Mission will hold a Healthy Baby Contest at the ITF Ground, VIP Road, Sri Vijaya Puram, as part of the Island Tourism Festival (ITF) 2024. Parents of children aged one to two, two to three, and three to five years are welcome to…
There have been complaints to the State Transport Authority (STA) about autorickshaw drivers charging customers exorbitant rates and failing to use fare meters. According to Section 74(2)(viii) and Section 96(xx) of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, all autorickshaws must have operational fare meters. The STA has reminded the public and autorickshaw operators of this need….
The Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nancowrie successfully held a one-day orientation training session on tuberculosis (TB) with the goal of improving the knowledge and abilities of medical workers. Nursing Officers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Multi-Purpose Health Workers (MPHWs), Community Health Officers (CHOs), and other paramedical staff actively participated in the program, which was conducted…
