Lung cancer is now not limited only in smokers community

According to physicians, lung cancer, which has long been known to plague smokers, is significantly increasing in nonsmokers. The main cause, according to medical professionals, is increased exposure to air pollution. The majority of lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers, according to a recent study that was published in the Lancet’s eClinical Medicine Journal….

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Campbell Bay’s progressive farmers are added to CIPMC’s NPSS portal

The Zonal Agriculture Office in Campbell Bay recently hosted a thorough training session to integrate progressive farmers from Great Nicobar Island to the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS). The program sought to provide farmers with cutting-edge equipment and technologies for efficient pest control. The event was led by Dr. Shiva Kumar H. D., Assistant Plant…

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ANIIDCO concerned about increasing alcohol consumption in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Long renowned for its immaculate beaches, abundant biodiversity, and distinctive culture, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a charming archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. However, there has been a worrying trend in recent years: the region’s alcohol consumption has increased significantly, as seen by the most recent data from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands…

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UPI transactions progress to Rs 223 lakh crore in Jan-Nov

UPI achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore this year, transforming India’s financial landscape. It is now being accepted in seven countries, furthering financial inclusion and access to digital payments. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore from January to November this year, ‘reflecting its…

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Shoal Bay-19 Mangrove Walkway was inaugurated in Mannarghat Range

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, officially opened the newly built Mangrove Walkway at Shoal Bay-19 in the Mannarghat Range of the South Andaman Forest Division. Senior Forest Department staff, the Gram Pradhan, Samiti members, and other local PRI representatives attended the ceremony. The 1.2-meter-wide, 450-meter-long path…

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