MP Bishnu Pada Ray has appealed to the Centre for urgent sanction of funds and early construction of an additional bridge at Chatham Causeway, citing public safety, commuter hardship, and strategic importance for Andaman Islands.
Over 260 students from Govt Girls Senior Secondary School visited ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram, for hands-on exposure to agricultural research, biodiversity conservation, and innovations in salt-tolerant rice varieties.
Aeromed Air Ambulance has completed over 100 critical patient evacuations from Sri Vijaya Puram, with plans to launch a 24×7 Response Center and station a private medical jet for faster emergency transfers.
A surge in cyber fraud cases is targeting Andaman residents through WhatsApp links, fake apps, and fraudulent ads, exposing islanders to devastating financial losses.
Poaching in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands threatens rare species like sea cucumbers, turtles, and deer. Despite strict laws, illegal hunting persists, impacting ecology and communities.
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign was observed in Mayabunder with cultural performances, plantation drives, a nutrition mela, and a signature pledge for gender equality.
The Directorate of Art & Culture will host a World Day of Folklore event at TGCE with folk dance competitions, songs, and talks on Andaman and Nicobar oral heritage.