Apollo Clinic, Sri Vijaya Puram, has established strategic partnerships with two top health insurance companies, Star Health Insurance and Niva Bupa Health Insurance, which would significantly improve healthcare in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The goal of the partnership is to give islanders access to specialized healthcare without requiring them to travel to India’s mainland….
Covid-19 cases are increasing across the US, with at least 25 states experiencing an increase in infections, with the largest increases in the South, Southeast, and West Coast. Despite overall Covid activity being low, the CDC has reported a rise in visits to emergency rooms in areas like the Pacific Northwest and Southeast, marking the…
Lieutenant Governor Admiral DK Joshi welcomed 30 officials from six organizations to their first class on fire services at the State Training Centre (STC) in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar. The STC was recently recognized and accredited by the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur. The officials, including 16 from Gujarat and Bihar state government…
New Delhi, Silver prices on Tuesday fell by Rs 256 to Rs 1,12,680 per kg as participants reduced their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery fell by Rs 256, or 0.23 percent, to Rs 1,12,680 per kg in a business turnover of 21,003 lots. Analysts said selling…
Mumbai, July 15, 2025 — HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd has posted a robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 14% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹546 crore, up from ₹478 crore in the same period last year. The insurer’s total premium income surged 16.1% to ₹14,875 crore, driven…
Katchal Island, July 14, 2025 — The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has formally raised pressing concerns regarding inadequate transport services and severe cash shortages affecting the residents of Katchal Island in the Nicobar district. In separate letters addressed to key administrative authorities, CPI (M) Secretary D. Ayyappan urged immediate intervention to alleviate the hardships…
Billiground, July 15, 2025 — In a decisive anti-narcotics operation, Billiground Police apprehended a suspect and seized 1.167 kilograms of ganja on Monday evening. The arrest was made following a tip-off regarding illegal drug possession and distribution in the region. According to law enforcement officials, the accused was intercepted near the town’s main junction while…
Researchers from All India Medical Science (AIIMS) have highlighted the importance of oral health in cancer care and improving survival rates. The presence of harmful oral bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia has been linked to an increased incidence of cancer and negatively impacts overall cancer-specific and disease-free survival. In a commentary published in…
A woman living in Garacharma, Sri Vijaya Puram, has reportedly lost over ₹34 lakh due to an online financial scam involving a suspected fraudulent investment platform. The Cyber Crime Police Station in South Andaman filed a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the incident on July 11, 2025, after receiving a written complaint from the victim….
New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 65 paise to Rs 249.95 per kg in futures trade on Monday as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for August delivery rose by 65 paise, or 0.26 percent, to Rs 249.95 per kg in a business…
