The District Administration of South Andaman has started a focused inspection campaign to stop the unlawful sale and possession of tobacco products close to schools and institutions in an effort to create a healthier learning environment for students. In accordance with the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, revenue officials conducted surprise inspections…
Fans are going crazy about the recent sighting of Punjabi musician AP Dhillon and Bollywood’s famous actress Tara Sutaria together outside a restaurant. Rumor has it that the two are in a romantic relationship. AP wore an oversized t-shirt to keep things easy, while Tara wore a grey blazer and black heels. Some people are…
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 Axiom-4 mission, initially postponed due to a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon rocket, has now encountered another delay. On Thursday, NASA and Axiom Space announced that the launch to the International Space Station (ISS) would be postponed again—this time due to an air leak in the Russian Zvezda service module. NASA, in collaboration…
The Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, witnessed a sharp decline on Friday, June 13, tracking losses in major Asian indices, including Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi. Investor sentiment was shaken by heightened geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, leading to broad-based market weakness. The Sensex opened at 80,427.81, down from its…
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….
Cricket player Gautam Gambhir has traveled to his home in New Delhi to visit his mother, who is presently recuperating at Gangaram Hospital after suffering a heart attack. Despite being in the intensive care unit, little is known about her condition. Gambhir is anticipated to be with the Indian team prior to the first test…
The well-known Hollywood singer Dua Lipa recently announced that she is engaged to Callum Turner, an actor who has appeared in Fantastic Beasts and Masters of the Air. She wore a ring last Christmas, which sparked engagement speculations. After conferring with her sister and best friends, Turner had created the ring. She claimed that she…
