Over the past five years, there has been a significant uptick in drug-related incidents in the islands, particularly involving synthetic substances like methamphetamine and MDMA, drugs previously uncommon in this region. In 2020, a meth lab was discovered operating out of a rented house in Sri Vijaya Puram.
The Andaman Administration has lined up a summer bursting with creativity, energy, and brainpower, with something for every curious kid and enthusiastic parent.
The event, chaired by ICAR-CIARI Director E.B. Chakurkar, brought together scientists, project staff, and students from across research institutions including ICAR-CIARI, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).
The Deputy Commissioner issued a stern public warning, stating that illegal mining, unauthorized earth transportation, and dumping would no longer be tolerated.
Snakebite remains one of the country’s most under-addressed public health emergencies. India records an estimated 50,000 to 58,000 deaths annually due to snakebites—a figure that may be higher due to underreporting.