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Ambulance Helpline in Andaman Changes to 112, 102 Discontinued Across Government Hospitals

The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has replaced ambulance helpline 102 with 112 for all government health institutions across the Islands.

Nearly 89,000 Eligible for Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in Andaman and Nicobar, Says Health Department

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.

Doctor’s Prescription Now Mandatory for Buying Cough Syrups

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 Raises Alarm: Nearly One in Three Adults in Andaman & Nicobar Overweight or Obese

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.

CGHS Wellness Centre Proposal for Sri Vijaya Puram Under Health Ministry Review

MP Bishnu Pada Ray meets senior CGHS officials in New Delhi to pursue the long-pending proposal for a CGHS Wellness Centre in Sri Vijayapuram.

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LG Pushes Tourism-Led Jobs, Homestays and Professional Courses in Andaman

LG Dinesh Sharma outlines plans for tourism-led jobs, homestays, monsoon tourism, MBA and M.Com courses, and improved fuel supplies in Andaman.

LG Prioritises G.B. Pant Hospital Modernisation, Announces Janata Darshan on October 30

Andaman LG Dinesh Sharma prioritises G.B. Pant Hospital upgrades, dialysis facilities and affordable energy; Janata Darshan is scheduled for October 30.

LG Announces One-Acre Sports Ground for Vrindavan, Signals Road Expansion Plan

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’s Vision to Keep Andaman’s Traditional Handicrafts Alive

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.

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