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…
As part of a district-wide cleanliness initiative, the Community Health Center (CHC) Nancowry spearheaded a major clean-up drive in Chota Enaka, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and public health. The campaign saw active participation from local residents, volunteers, and health officials, aiming to enhance hygiene standards and promote community awareness. The drive, conducted on…
The Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has announced the invitation of applications for leasing designated sea areas for fish culture activities, as outlined in the A&N Marine Fishing Rules, 2004. Eligible applicants include a wide range of stakeholders involved in the fishing sector such as fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors, individual…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, observed World Environment Day with a series of tree plantation and awareness drives held across multiple locations on June 5. The initiative was led by Mrs. Sheela Singh, State Incharge and State Vice President of BJP A&N Islands, alongside Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, State Vice President….
The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has successfully onboarded 30 government services onto the National Single Window System (NSWS) Portal, marking a significant step towards digital governance and improving Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the Union Territory. This initiative, led by the District Industries Centre (DIC), Department of Industries, aims to streamline public service delivery,…
Authorities have issued a weather alert for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, forecasting heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) at isolated locations on June 12 and 13. The region is also expected to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, posing risks for residents. Sea conditions will remain rough, with surface winds gusting up to…
In a bid to highlight the achievements of the NDA Government over the past 11 years, the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mr. Shantanu Thakur, addressed a press conference on 10th June 2025 at Hotel Sea Shell, Sri Vijaya Puram. The event was part of the nationwide outreach programme under the theme…
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a five-day training program focused on Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR) and Medical First Responder (MFR) for fire service personnel in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This training aimed to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities of fire personnel, equipping them with critical rescue techniques and medical…
