The Centre has sanctioned ₹49.98 crore for 90 road works in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, covering all municipal wards and rural areas under APWD divisions.
MP Bishnu Pada Ray has sought CSR support from the Union Government to fund 250 projects, including labs and solar-powered classrooms, in island schools.
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.
Directorate of Shipping Services revises multiple vessel schedules, while MV Chuglam announces fresh cargo sailing to Car Nicobar with booking advisories.
India’s updated earthquake zonation map places the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the highest seismic risk Zone VI, calling for stricter building norms.
A Territorial Army recruitment rally in Nagaland drew over 6,000 aspirants from 10 states and UTs, marking one of the largest such drives in the region.