Major drug haul nets 12.7 kg meth in islands
A&N Police seized 12.775 kg methamphetamine in coordinated raids across Sri Vijaya Puram, Mayabunder, and Little Andaman. The operation, led by ANTF and PS Chatham, underscores the administration’s zero-tolerance stance on narcotics.
Nutrition and sustainability drive launched in Car Nicobar
In Car Nicobar’s Arong village, eggs were distributed to school children and fruit and fodder trees planted at the Composite Livestock Farm in a joint effort by AH&VS and Forest Department to boost nutrition and promote sustainability.
Weather forces changes in ship schedules
IMD’s weather advisory has led to changes in inter-island and mainland ship schedules. DSS revised MV Nalanda’s sailing and issued alerts for disruptions, while MV Swaraj Dweep’s Kolkata voyage remains on schedule. Fishermen warned against venturing into the sea.
Afghanistan Quake Tragedy: PM Modi Offers Aid, Condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Afghanistan earthquake that killed 812 people, offering India’s humanitarian aid as rescue efforts continue in remote areas.
SCO Summit: Xi Warns US, India Holds Firm on Belt & Road
At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Xi Jinping called for opposing Cold War mentality, while PM Modi emphasised anti-terror and connectivity. India again refused to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
