Sri Vijaya Puram, March 23: In a vibrant celebration of chess and community spirit, the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) successfully hosted the 'Chess for Everyone' Street Chess Event – 'Checkmate on Streets' this evening on the footpath near Labour Club, Dairy Farm. The event aimed to popularize, promote, and make chess accessible to all. It attracted players of all ages and skill levels, creating an electrifying atmosphere of competition and camaraderie.

Sri Vijaya Puram, March 23: Rights For All (RFA), a non-governmental organization based in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, organized the Nari Shakti Samman event to commemorate International Women's Day 2025. The program, held at Govt. Sec. School Junglighat, aimed to recognize and honor the contributions of underprivileged women who have made significant strides in their respective fields despite facing numerous challenges.

Sri Vijaya Puram, March 23: The Andaman and Nicobar contingent made a remarkable mark at the 2nd Edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025, held from March 20 to March 27 in New Delhi. Smt. M. Bhavani, a talented para-athlete from the Islands, showcased her prowess in the Women’s 100m (T-44) category on March 21, securing a prestigious Silver medal. Her achievement stands as a proud moment for A&N Islands, inspiring aspiring athletes and celebrating the spirit of determination and sportsmanship.

Mayabunder, March 23: In a remarkable act of community service, HumaneTouch, in association with Moplah Brothers of Mayabunder, successfully conducted The Clotheshare Program at Austin-II, Mayabunder today at 10 AM. The event brought together more than 80 individuals, who benefited from the initiative aimed at providing clothing to the underprivileged.

Br. K Naushad Ali introduced the humanitarian efforts of HumaneTouch, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility and collective efforts in supporting those in need.

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.