Port Blair has been awarded the ‘Special Category Award – Promising Swachh Shehar’ during the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25. The city, which falls under the medium city category, secured a score of 9,096 out of 12,500 (72.27%). It also earned ODF++ certification and a 3-Star Garbage Free City rating for the first time….
The South Andaman District Administration held Special Revenue Camp Courts to streamline the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna and address revenue-related issues. The courts approved four mutation cases in Wandoor and held a camp in Swaraj Dweep to raise awareness about rooftop solar initiatives. The camps aimed to strengthen service delivery…
Port Blair, July 21, 2025 — The Deputy Education Office, Wimberlygunj, has announced the second edition of the Run with Nature Marathon and Walkathon, set to take place on July 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 AM. The event will commence from Chunnabatta (Ram Mandir) and conclude at North Bay, offering participants a scenic route through…
WhatsApp is introducing new features to help businesses and creators expand their reach on the messaging app. The latest Android beta update introduces Status Ads and Promoted Channels, which are aimed at helping businesses and creators gain more visibility within WhatsApp’s directory. These tools are aimed at distinguishing between personal posts and promotional content, and…
Ambassador Bob Rae, who serves as the President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council and as Canada’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has highlighted the significance of brain health throughout all stages of life. Rae praised the international neurology community for their initiatives aimed at enhancing access to brain health. His message will…
Port Blair, July 19, 2025 — The Department of Art & Culture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has announced the opening of applications for Grant-in-Aid (GIA) to registered cultural organizations across the islands for the financial year 2025–26. Under the provisions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rules for Grant-in-Aid to Local Cultural Organizations (dated September…
Port Blair, July 19, 2025 — The Directorate of Tourism, in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, has announced the launch of ‘Beach Volleyball – 2025: Volley the Vibe!’, a two-day festival set to take place on July 26 and 27 at the scenic Corbyn’s Cove Beach in Port Blair. The initiative…
A significant acc!dent took place in Sri Vijaya Puram when a Suzuki Ecco van, transporting seven schoolchildren, lost control and fell into a roadside drain located in front of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) godown. The driver reportedly lost control while navigating a slope from the Attam Pahad area to Dollygunj, resulting in the…
The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, is scheduled to organize “Beach Volleyball – 2025” #Volleythevibe! at Corbyn’s Cove Beach on July 26 and 27, 2025. This event is designed to highlight the Andaman Islands as a premier beach tourism destination, featuring unspoiled coastlines, rain-kissed sands, and various…
Kolkata, July 18, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening environmental education, the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, hosted a national-level workshop aimed at empowering teachers with the tools and knowledge necessary for biodiversity conservation. The event, held at ZSI’s headquarters in Kolkata, brought together…
