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Govt Releases ₹44,323 Cr Under MGNREGS in FY26, Assures Continued Rural Job Support

Centre releases ₹44,323 crore to states under MGNREGS in FY26; govt denies plans to scrap the rural jobs scheme, confirms support.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons; Rajya Sabha Deputy to Step In

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns citing health reasons; Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman likely to take over interim charge.

Illicit Liquor Trail Exposed in Island Raids

Authorities seize illegal liquor in Car Nicobar and bust a hidden distillation unit in Rangat, spotlighting the growing menace of illicit brewing across A&N Islands.

Parliament to Resume Monsoon Session After Day 1 Disruptions Over Pahalgam Terror Attack

Parliament Monsoon Session resumes today after Day 1 uproar over Pahalgam attack, Oppn seeks debate on Operation Sindoor.

A&N Administration Joins BSI’s Green Initiative on 76th Van Mahotsav

BSI held a tree plantation drive and awareness rally in Sri Vijaya Puram on July 21, 2025, to mark the 76th Van Mahotsav themed “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”.

DSS Reschedules Inter-Island Ship Services Due to Bad Weather; Passengers Urged to Check Updates

DSS postpones ship sailings to Little Andaman and Campbell Bay via Nancowry due to bad weather. Passengers advised to check latest updates.

A&N Govt Announces Cash Awards for Athletes With National, International Medals

A&N Administration invites entries from sports bodies by Aug 20 for cash prizes up to ₹10 lakh for national and international medal winners.

TGCE to Release Provisional Merit List for B.Ed. Admissions on July 22; Counselling Begins July 29

TGCE will release the provisional merit list for B.Ed. admission 2025–26 on July 22. Counselling starts on July 29. Final list out on July 25.

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.

Drug Crackdown Nets Two in Island Ops

Two anti-narcotics operations in North & Middle Andaman led to the arrest of two individuals and seizure of over 1.6 kg of ganja in a continued police crackdown.
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