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Rashmi Rao

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Custom Meets Court: Tribal Norms Clash with POCSO Law in Nicobar

Nicobar tribal families face legal trouble under POCSO for culturally accepted teen relationships, raising calls for reforms and local legal review systems.

Centre rubbishes E20 fears, backs ethanol-blended fuel

The Centre dismisses concerns over E20 petrol, saying ethanol-blended fuel has no major impact on older vehicles and strengthens India's energy security.

Sounds of Learning Return for 26 Island Students

The Education Department held a two-day hearing aid distribution camp benefiting 31 students in Sri Vijaya Puram and Wimberlygunj.

Learn a Trade, Build a Future: Youth Invited to Apply

Khadi and Village Industries Board invites applications for free training in five trades. The last date extended to August 20, 2025.

Workers Allege 14-Hour Shifts, No Leaves, and Harsh Conditions at Prominent Clothing Chains Across Andaman

Workers describe a pattern of stagnant wages, excessive workloads, and surveillance-like monitoring in stores, often with little room for grievance redressal.

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Awareness drive highlights role of girl child

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.

Folk traditions to light up TGCE stage today

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.

New sale outlet showcases island farm products

The Dweep Sugandh Sale Outlet opened at Haddo to promote spices, processed food, handicrafts, GI-tagged products, and SHG goods, strengthening farmer-consumer linkages.

Islands step up efforts for drug-free future

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands held the first state-level meeting of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, focusing on awareness, prevention, rehabilitation and inter-agency coordination.
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