Port Blair, July 1: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President, Mr. Rangalal Halder has addressed a letter to the Secretary (Health), A & N Administration, proposing the creation of a new post of Nutritionist at the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

In the letter, Mr. Halder emphasizes the need for professional dietary counseling and nutritional support to enhance the health and well-being of the peoples of the islands. He highlighted that the inclusion of Nutritionists is imperative for addressing widespread nutritional deficiencies that lead to various health complications.

Port Blair, July 1: It is a proud moment for the islanders as Y Ronnie Ronaldo, a young aspiring chess player from the A & N Islands, has opened his international chess rating according to the latest international rating list released by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) yesterday evening.

Car Nicobar, July 1: The Nicobar Forest Division, Department of Environment & Forest, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India, STC Car Nicobar under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, celebrated the 75th Vanmahotsav-2024 in a grand manner at the Modern Sports Complex in Lapathy Village, Car Nicobar today which saw participation of enthusiastic young athletes.

Port Blair, June 30: Sunni Students Federation (SSF) Andaman organized a bike rally from Panighat to Wimberleygunj on 30th June, 2024 to mark International Drug Awareness Day. The rally, aimed at promoting a drug-free society, saw participation from local youth and community leaders. Starting at 3:00 pm from Panighat, the bikers carried banners and placards spreading messages of drug prevention.

Port Blair, July 1: The Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) organized an Orientation and Capacity Building programme for the youth of “Red Ribbon Club” (RRC) of Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, Port Blair on Prevention and Control of HIV & AIDS on 27th June 2024. More than 20 students were present for the orientation programme.    

The programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. Subrata Saha, Project Director, A & N AIDS Control Society.