Andaman and Nicobar Islands declared a fully literate Union Territory under the ULLAS literacy programme after over 6,000 adults qualified literacy tests.
Police arrested a man accused of breaking into a Hanuman temple and stealing cash from the donation box in Sri Vijaya Puram. CCTV footage and local enquiries led to the identification of the suspect and recovery of the stolen money.
The Ministry of Health approves major food safety reforms, introducing perpetual licences, higher turnover thresholds, and simplified registration for vendors.
Police seized 5.330 kg of ganja at Sri Vijaya Puram airport and arrested one accused under the NDPS Act after intercepting a passenger arriving from Kolkata on March 13.
Donald Trump says US forces delivered major strikes on Iran and weakened its military as tensions escalate across the Middle East and concerns rise over the Strait of Hormuz.
Journalists from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands visited hydroelectric facilities in the Nilgiris to understand sustainable electricity generation and renewable energy systems.