Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 30: Nowadays, the trend of drinking alkaline water is rapidly gaining popularity. Due to all the information oating on social media, this kind of herd mentality is being seen among people. Diseases like cancer are caused in the acidic environment of the body. This information has created a competition among people that consuming alkaline water will protect them from diseases like cancer.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 30: Revenue Officials of the District Administration, South Andaman, received specialized training during a one-day Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The exercise, designed to enhance the preparedness, coordination and emphasized the critical role of Revenue officials in managing marine pollution incidents effectively.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 30: The Delegate Session of the Andaman & Nicobar State Conference of Communist Party of India (Marxist) was held on 29th December, 2024 at Atul Smriti Samiti (Bengali Club), Port Blair with the hoisting of Party flag by senior leader B. Chandrachoodan.  Delegates and Observers paid floral tributes to the martyrs at the specially erected Martyrs Memorial Column. Condolence resolution was moved by Rahul Dev Mridha and one-minute silence was observed in memory of those who passed away since last State Conference held on 27th March, 2022. Presidium consisting of D. Laxman Rao, Ramjeeban Sarkar and Nikunjo Biswas was elected to conduct the proceedings of the Delegate Session. Chairman Reception Committee B. Chandrachoodan welcomed the Delegates & Observers and leaders attending the Conference. 

Mayabunder, Dec. 30: The District TB Officer (DTO), N&M Andaman, Dr. Prabir Kumar Palit, along with his team conducted a site visit to PHC Kadamtala to monitor and supervise the implementation of National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) activities. During the visit, the DTO inspected the laboratory facilities and engaged in discussions with the Medical Officer in Charge (MO i/c) regarding the increase of sputum referrals for presumptive TB examinations.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 30: Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) along with Blood Centre, G. B. Pant Hospital, Directorate of Health Services, supported Vishwa Hindu Parishad to organize a Blood Donation Camp at VKV School, Lambaline, Sri Vijaya Puram on 29/12/2024. All together 43 units of blood were donated by the voluntary blood donors.