A comprehensive Earthquake and Fire Mock Drill was conducted at the Isolation Ward of G.B. Pant Hospital as part of a quarterly safety exercise mandated by the Chief Secretary. The drill aimed to evaluate emergency response protocols, particularly among paramedical staff, ensuring swift and coordinated action during crises. The exercise simulated an earthquake, followed by…
In a significant step toward enhancing public access to police services, a Police Booth was formally inaugurated at Adazig, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Baratang, on Thursday. The inauguration ceremony was led by Ms. Shweta K. Sugathan, IPS, in the presence of Mr. Chandan G.S., SDPO Rangat, and SI Surjit Bhattacharjee, SHO, PS Baratang,…
Congress President Rangalal Halder has called for immediate intervention to address the prolonged delay in the repair and maintenance of the SVPMC Dharamsala near Marina Park. In a letter to the administration, Halder expressed concern over the lack of progress, emphasizing the hardships faced by inter-island residents who rely on the facility for affordable accommodation….
The Hindu Rashtra Shakti has expressed appreciation for the commencement of repair work on the Sippighat Bridge, a crucial infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity in the region. Under the leadership of State President Rakeshwar Lall, the organization formally acknowledged the efforts of local authorities, including the Lieutenant Governor, Deputy Commissioner, and Chief Secretary, in…
A three-day training session on shrimp and mud crab farming was launched at the Fisheries Training Centre in Marine Hill. The programme is being organised by the Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, in partnership with the ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai. Ms. Jyoti Kumari, IAS, Secretary (Fisheries), A&N Administration, launched the…
Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.), Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency, participated in the grand opening ceremony of the Khelo India Beach Games 2025 at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, on Monday. The event was formally inaugurated by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,…
Hon’ble Member of Parliament Bishnu Pada Ray has urged the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Administration to introduce a free or reimbursable transportation scheme for patients from remote inter-island regions who require emergency or specialized medical treatment at GB Pant Hospital. In a formal letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands,…
In a meaningful effort toward environmental conservation, the Government Press Employees Thrift and Credit Cooperative Society Ltd., in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, organized a tree plantation drive on Wednesday. The event was held under the theme ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, symbolizing respect for mothers while advocating sustainability. The…
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan organized a drug abuse and prevention awareness session at the Wandoor Gram Panchayat to raise community knowledge of the risks associated with substance misuse and the value of teamwork in addressing the problem. The Directorate of Social Welfare coordinated the event with the Integrated Rehabilitation Center for Addicts (IRCA), the…
On May 13, 2025, the results of the All India Secondary School Examination (Class X) for the 2024–2025 academic year were released. Of these, 67 schools from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands achieved an impressive 100% pass rate. Invent Public School (Secondary) Sippighat, Govt Secondary School Dairy Farm, and Govt Secondary School Calicut are some…
