The Health Department has expanded Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY coverage in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, adding new beneficiary groups and urging eligible residents to generate their health cards.
Consumers will now require a valid doctor's prescription to purchase cough syrups as the Centre tightens regulations governing the sale of syrup-based medicines.
NFHS-6 data shows nearly one in three adults in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are overweight or obese, signalling a rising burden of lifestyle-related health risks across the Union Territory.
Andaman LG Dinesh Sharma prioritises G.B. Pant Hospital upgrades, dialysis facilities and affordable energy; Janata Darshan is scheduled for October 30.
Andaman LG Dr Dinesh Sharma announces one acre for a Vrindavan sports ground, signals road expansion and warns against drugs and illegal timber felling.
Ebrahim Jadwet returned to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2019 after 11 years in Canada and founded Ramolon in 2024 to promote traditional handicrafts, support local artisans and preserve the islands’ cultural heritage.