The spread of Mealy Bug and Rugose Spiralling Whitefly in coconut, fruits, and vegetables has been increasingly observed in several villages of Car Nicobar. In response, awareness campaigns are being conducted throughout the region, aiming to educate farmers on recognizing symptoms, understanding pest infestations, and adopting effective control measures for these pests affecting plantations. A…
Mumbai, July 31, 2025 — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has strongly welcomed the verdict of the special NIA court in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, asserting that “terrorism was never saffron, is not, and will never be.” His remarks came shortly after the court acquitted all seven accused, including BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur…
Sri Vijaya Puram, South Andaman — July 30, 2025A significant power shortage has gripped South Andaman following the shutdown of the 5 MW NVVN power plant at Chatham, which has been taken offline to facilitate the installation of a new 10 MW facility at the same site. The move, while aimed at long-term capacity enhancement,…
The administration of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands intends to construct five-star resorts at five different sites, including the uninhabited Aves Island, marking a first for the region. These eco-tourism facilities will be established at Neil Island, the Megapode Resort in Port Blair, as well as Aves Island, Long Island, and Smith Island located in…
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted its first-ever search operation in the Andaman Nicobar Islands to investigate an alleged fraud case at the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSC Bank). The searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and found incriminating documents indicating large-scale irregularities in loan and overdraft facilities….
New Delhi, Shares of Punjab National Bank (PNB) fell over 1 per cent on Wednesday after the bank reported a 48 percent drop in its standalone net profit for the June quarter. The stock closed 1.10 percent lower at Rs 108.10 per share on the BSE. During the day’s trade, it fell 1.60 per cent…
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have made news after being sighted together in Vermont, sparking rumors that the two are secretly starting a new romance. The stars were caught holding hands while enjoying a relaxed day out that included shopping, a trip through a national park, and an ice cream stop. While neither Cruise…
A four-day chess training program for primary school students, teachers, and Physical Education Teachers (PETs/PTIs) of Rangat Zone began today at PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Sabari Junction. This initiative, organized by the Directorate of Education under the Chess in Schools project, aims to foster a strong interest in chess as a tool to…
A 10-year-old girl’s stomach had a hairball that weighed almost half a kilogram removed surgically by specialists in Amravati, Maharashtra, in a startling and worrisome medical instance. She was sent to a private hospital 20 days ago, where she received counseling and a battery of medical examinations. She disclosed her lifelong practice of eating hair…
An Identification and Assessment Camp under Inclusive Education was held at the Assistant Education Office in Nancowrie. The camp, attended online, focused on creating an inclusive educational environment for Children with Special Needs (CwSN). The camp involved 12 identified CwSN students and six suspected students from two venues: Conference Hall, Assistant Education Office, Nancowrie, and…
