Middle Andaman Forest Division observed World Elephant Day on August 13 with plantation drives, awareness programmes, mahout competitions and conservation initiatives.
The Middle Andaman Forest Division launched the 77th Van Mahotsav 2026 with a mass tree plantation programme at Rangat under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.
A fisherman from Tika Dera lost his life after reportedly falling into a creek while returning from a fishing trip near Shyamkund, prompting a search by fellow fishermen.