Port Blair, Sept. 10: Suicide is a major public health challenge, with more than 700000 deaths each year globally. Each suicide has far-reaching social, emotional, and economic consequences, and deeply affects individuals and communities worldwide. The triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day for 2024-2026 is ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’ with the call to action ‘Start the Conversation’. This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides. Changing the narrative on suicide is about transforming how we perceive this complex issue and shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding and support.

Port Blair, Sept. 10: A State Level Science Drama Competition 2024 under BITM (Birla Industrial and Technological Museum) Kolkata was organized in collaboration with the Science Wing of Directorate of Education, A & N Administration in the Auditorium of TGCE, Middle Point yesterday.

Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament, A & N Islands has deeply mourned the sudden demise of Smti Setha, R/o Dudh Line, Port Blair and mother of Late C Kalimuthu, Founder Member of Bharatiya Janata Party in A & N Islands. The Member of Parliament and the MP office staffs pray the Almighty to give strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss. Om Shanti!!

Port Blair, Sept. 10: All concerned candidates have been informed that the Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, Directorate of Education, Main Campus, Vellanikkara, K.A.U (P.O), Thrissur has informed that the University has decided to reserve 2 seats in all Undergraduate Programmes in all Colleges under the University for the residents of all 8 Union Territories. The reservation scheme will be applicable from the Academic Year 2024-2025.

Mayabunder, Sept. 9: In a commendable effort to empower and guide students toward careers in Civil Services and Armed Forces, the North & Middle Andaman District Police launched the "DISHA" initiative. This program aims to provide comprehensive career guidance to students across the district, particularly focusing on opportunities in the Civil Services and Armed Forces.