Methaqualone Menace: Banned Sedative Resurfaces in Car Nicobar, Sparking Alarm Over Island Drug Trade

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…

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The South Andaman District Administration takes action against illegal tobacco sales close to schools

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…

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Zilla Parishad Secures Land for Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya in Guptapara After 20-Year Pursuit

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…

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CHC Nancowry Leads Cleanliness Drive at Chota Enaka Under District-Wide Cleanliness Initiative

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…

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Indian Stock Market Tumbles—Sensex Drops 573 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,750 Amid Global Uncertainty

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…

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