Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 12: In a significant move against drug trafficking, Hon’ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired a regional conference on “Drug Trafficking and National Security” in New Delhi on 11/01/25. During the event, he launched the Special Drug Disposal Fortnight, reaffirming the nation’s commitment in eradicating the drug menace.

Port Blair, Jan 12: Humane Touch, in collaboration with #Bageecha – an initiative of Denis Giles– and Shri Sanjay Meshack, Ex-Councillor, PBMC, successfully organized a ClotheShare program today at Libra Cottage, Bageecha, Brichgunj Chowk, Prothrapur.

The event, which began at 9:00 am, witnessed an enthusiastic response from the beneficiaries, making it a heartwarming occasion. Nearly 70-80 families benefitted from the initiative, as a variety of good-quality used clothes were distributed free. The beneficiaries, many of whom had traveled from nearby areas, expressed their gratitude to the organizers for this thoughtful endeavor.

Dr. Saji Varghese Felicitated by IHRCCO for his Unwavering Contributions for Patient Care

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 12: The International Human Rights and Crime Control Organisation (IHRCCO) has awarded Mrs. Saraswati Narayan as the National Leader for the year 2025. Mrs. Narayan is also the National General Secretary of IHRCCO and the State President of IHRCCO.

Founded in the year 2016, the IHRCCO has been silently doing many social works to maintain harmony and peace in the Islands. The team today has more than 30 active members from different fields of expertise, who help the needy. Right from resolving family issues to protection of child rights and human rights, the organisation has been actively involved under the leadership of Mrs. Narayan in the Islands.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 11: A new year celebration with the not so privileged girl children of Bethany Child Care Institution was organised at Bageecha on 11th Jan 2025. The celebration was supported by DCPU South Andaman, Rotary NextGen, Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi, Mrs. Mondal, W/o DIG Mondal from the Indian Coast Guard, Dr. Ritesh Mandal, ZIN Pooja Biswas, the only internationally certified Zumba Instructor in the Islands, Mr. Mahesh Ram, Singer, Ms. Asra Banu, Singer, Ms. Nazima Parveen and Ms. Asma Khan.

Shaheed Dweep, Jan. 12: The Vivekananda Mela kicked off on an exhilarating note this evening at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Playground, Shaheed Dweep, radiating excitement and joy across the event. Organized by Gram Panchayat, Neil Kendra, Shaheed Dweep, the Mela was inaugurated by the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, by cutting the ribbon in the presence of Secretary (Fisheries/IP&T/Art & Culture), Smt. Jyoti Kumari, IAS and officers of A&N Administration, local PRI Members, excited residents of the Island and curious visitors.