Gram Pancyayat Collinpur Declared as ‘TB Mukt Panchayat’ Marking a Milestone in the Fight Against TB
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 24: In a significant step towards a healthier future, the Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman District, Shri. Arjun Sharma, IAS, declared Gram Panchayat Collinpur as a "TB Mukt Panchayat" (Tuberculosis-Free Panchayat) on the occasion of World TB Day today. This achievement marks a milestone in the fight against tuberculosis in the region, furthering the government's efforts to eliminate the disease.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 24: The Andaman & Nicobar Islands participated in the 2nd Edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 held from March 20, 2025, in New Delhi. Smt. M. Bhavani, a remarkable para-athlete from the Islands, has brought glory to A&N Islands by winning two prestigious medals. She clinched a silver medal in the Women’s 100m Run (T-44) and secured a bronze in the Women’s Long Jump. Her outstanding performance exemplifies resilience, dedication, and the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Read more: Bhavani Makes Islands Proud by Winning 2 Medals in KIPG 2025
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 24: The Gram Panchayat Calicut, in collaboration with Panchayat Samiti, Prothrapur, successfully concluded a two-day Self Help Group Mela-2025, on the theme ‘Empower. Create. Celebrate’. The event, held on March 23 & 24, 2025, served as a vibrant platform to showcase the remarkable talent and entrepreneurial spirit of Self Help Group (SHG) ladies from the region.
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Port Blair, March 24: The All India Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (AIKMCC) Andaman State Committee successfully organized a grand Iftaar Meet on March 23, 2025, at Kerala Samajam Hall in Port Blair, bringing together people from diverse communities to promote peace, unity, and communal harmony.
The event witnessed the participation of religious scholars, community leaders, social activists, and dignitaries from various backgrounds, reinforcing the message of mutual respect and interfaith solidarity. AIKMCC’s initiative aimed to strengthen the social fabric of Andaman & Nicobar by fostering dialogue and understanding among different communities.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 24: A State-Level Function was organized in the Auditorium of ANIIMS to mark World TB Day 2025. Dr. Anil Agarwal, Secretary (Health), A&N Administration, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The event was attended by the Director of Health Services, Medical Superintendent of G.B. Pant Hospital, Heads of Departments and faculty members of ANIIMS, Programme Officers from the Directorate of Health Services, as well as students from ANIIMS and other health institutions.
Read more: State Level Function Organised at ANIIMS to Mark World TB Day 2025