South Andaman District Administration honoured 21 students from Child Care Institutions for their remarkable performance in the 2024–25 board exams. DC Arjun Sharma lauded their resilience and academic success.
In a major push to rejuvenate trade unionism, INTUC leaders held a powerful meeting at Gandhi Bhawan, uniting workers from multiple sectors in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. With plans to restore solidarity, secure better working conditions, and revive local union chapters, the Federation is set to reclaim its historic role in the region’s labour movement.
Training daily before sunrise, 14-year-old Jaishish from Sri Vijaya Puram is emerging as a Muay Thai prodigy. Despite national wins, he remains overlooked by authorities in the Andaman Islands.
In North Andaman’s TV Kullam village, an abandoned steel bridge has left residents struggling for access to schools, healthcare, and markets. Built in 2012 and closed in 2019, the bridge remains untouched despite years of appeals and official visits.
Dr. Rashida Iqbal, former Cellular Jail Curator from Port Blair, launched her book The Story of Cellular Jail, sharing untold tales of India’s freedom struggle.