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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 23: As part of month-long celebration of ‘World Homoeopathy Day’- 2025 to commemorate the 270th Birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the AYUSH Wing of Directorate of Health Services, A & N Administration conducted Homoeopathy Health Camps at AYUSH Gram, Wandoor on March19. Two separate teams of Doctors and staff led by Dr. Supria Arangi and Dr. Rajeev Ghosh rendered their services at two different venues simultaneously. The Camp offered comprehensive health care services which included awareness talk, health screening, blood examination, Doctors consultation and dispensing of Homoeo medicines.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 23: Dr. J Arockia Raj, National Member of the World Human Rights Protection Commission (WHRPC), New Delhi, has submitted a formal representation to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands requesting a reduction in stamp duty rates to promote economic growth and facilitate affordable housing.
Citing the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and the Indian Stamp (Andaman & Nicobar Islands Amendment) Regulation, 1961, Dr. Raj emphasized that lower stamp duty would encourage real estate investments, benefit first-time homebuyers and small businesses, and enhance overall revenue generation through increased transactions.
Read more: WHRPC Member Submits Formal Representation for Reducing Stamp Duty Rates in A&N Islands
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Little Andaman, March 23: The Department of Agriculture, Little Andaman regularly conducts Pest & Disease Surveillance in the Farmers Field for monitoring Pest and Disease incidence. The prevailing weather conditions offers suitable environment for pest infestation in major crops particularly Coconut and Arecanut. During the Pest and Disease surveillance at Vivekanandapur, Ramakrishnapur and Rabindranagar incidences of Pest and Disease like Rhinoceros Beetle, Leaf Spot disease, Crown Rot, Yellow Leaf Disease, Rugose Spiralling Whiteflies on Coconut & Arecanut were reported in pockets.
Read more: Department of Agriculture Takes Proactive Measures to Combat Growing Menace of Pests
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 23: The Andaman & Nicobar State Legal Services Authority (A&N SLSA) successfully organized a Legal Awareness Programme on ‘Child Care and Protection’ at Abbhyuday Complex, Bal Niketan, Children’s Home, Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, Ferrargunj, South Andaman yesterday. This initiative aimed to educate and empower children by raising awareness about their legal rights, safety, and available protection mechanisms.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 23: Considering the closure of current financial year (2024-25), BSNL A&N Circle has decided to keep the main Cash Collection Centres (BSNL CSCs) open on March 23 & 30, 2025. Customers have been encouraged to utilize the opportunity to pay pending bills at the cash counters and avail various BSNL services.