South Andaman Police held anti-drug awareness programmes at six educational institutions, urging students to prevent substance abuse and report suspected drug-related activities.
Lieutenant Governor Dinesh Sharma launches a TB-free workplace initiative at Lok Niwas, where employees undergo TB and non-communicable disease screening.
The Lieutenant Governor reviewed departmental progress, directed officials to expedite pending matters and assessed preparations for the upcoming Janta Darshan programme.
The Chief Secretary urged online government services, objective monitoring and time-bound disposal of departmental inquiries at a preventive vigilance workshop in Sri Vijaya Puram.
Alleged firecracker prices up to 10 times higher than mainland rates have prompted a demand for an inquiry, as the Lieutenant Governor orders market inspections to curb overpricing and black marketing ahead of Diwali.