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.
The Dweep Sugandh Sale Outlet opened at Haddo to promote spices, processed food, handicrafts, GI-tagged products, and SHG goods, strengthening farmer-consumer linkages.
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.
The Deputy Commissioner of Nicobars inspected the Dairy-cum-Fodder Unit in Car Nicobar, highlighting sustainable agriculture, biogas use, child nutrition, and community development.
TGCE will publish its B.Ed. provisional merit list on September 2 while Andaman Law College will hold second counselling for vacant B.A. LL.B seats the same day.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands marked National Sports Day 2025 with a historic underwater tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and a fortnight-long fitness festival.