The State Bank of India (SBI), Mohanpura branch, in partnership with the Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) and the Blood Centre of G.B. Pant Hospital, organized a voluntary blood donation camp on Monday, reinforcing its commitment to community welfare and public health. Held at the SBI premises, the camp witnessed the participation of…
The 76th Van Mahotsav was commemorated in Diglipur with a large-scale tree plantation drive organized by the Diglipur Forest Division at the Fish Landing Centre, Durgapur. The initiative aimed to promote environmental awareness and reinforce the importance of afforestation in the ecologically sensitive Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Shri Kamleshwar Rao S., IAS, Assistant Commissioner of…
The Science Wing of the Directorate of Education launched a week-long Anti-Drug Programme-2025 on June 23 at the State Library at Middle Point, Sri Vijaya Puram. The project, which will continue until June 28, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use and urge students, adolescents, and the general public to live drug-free…
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with synchronized yoga sessions across its strategic outposts, reinforcing themes of unity, wellness, and operational readiness. The celebrations were anchored by a symbolic sunrise session at Indira Point—the southernmost tip of India—led by Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana. Set against…
In a late-night anti-narcotics operation, Mayabunder Police apprehended a 33-year-old autorickshaw driver at Tugapur Junction for allegedly transporting cannabis concealed inside a speaker box. Acting on a tip-off, Inspector Abdul Sajid, Station House Officer of PS Mayabunder, formed a raiding team under the supervision of the SDPO of Diglipur. The team, comprising police and forensic…
The Department of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, is all set to host the ‘Cuisines of India Festival–2025’ on June 28 and 29 at the ITF Pavilion, Sri Vijaya Puram. As part of its ongoing cultural promotion initiative, the festival aims to showcase the rich and diverse culinary heritage of India. The event will be…
In a bid to enhance road discipline and encourage public participation, the Andaman and Nicobar Traffic Police has launched a renewed awareness drive for its citizen-led initiative, the ‘Third Eye’ Scheme. The program urges residents to become active participants in traffic enforcement by reporting violations via social media. To raise awareness, authorities have begun placing…
he Deputy Education Office, Wimberlygunj, successfully organized the much-anticipated ‘Run with Nature’ Marathon on Saturday, drawing over 200 enthusiastic participants. The event featured a 10 km run for men, a 5 km run for women, and a 4 km Walkathon specially designed for senior citizens, all starting and concluding at Chunnabatta–North Bay–Chunnabatta. The marathon was…
A troubling case of drug consumption has come to light in Car Nicobar, where police (in an FIR) confirmed the presence of Methaqualone—a banned and highly dangerous substance. The incident took place in Tapoiming village and was reported by a local resident who became alarmed by the erratic behaviour of her brother. According to the…
In a landmark development for the education sector in South Andaman, the long-standing vision of establishing a Zilla Parishad Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (ZPVKV) in Guptapara has taken a major step forward. The Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman has officially allotted one hectare of land near Guptapara Junction—formerly a rubber plantation site—for the construction of the…
