International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as the "World Drug Day" is observed on 26th June every year. This day serves as a reminder that drug abuse and trafficking continue to pose significant threats to the health, well-being, safety, and security of individuals and society as a whole.

Port Blair, June 25: The Global Academy of Modern Fitness (GAMFs) under the guidance of Grand Master Shihan MS Murugan and with the theme "Our Health is Our Biggest Asset" organised an awareness programme today at the Beodnabad panchayat hall in Port Blair. This event aimed to raise awareness about mental and physical fitness.

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI has deeply mourned the sad demise of Shri S Siva Ram (Aged 39 Yrs.) S/o R. Selvam R/o Prem Nagar, who left for heavenly abode on today 24.06.2023 at 02.30 PM. Shri Jolly prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and to give strength to his bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Shri D Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M), A&N Islands has condoled the sudden demise of Smt CJ Mary, retired Headmistress, Education Department and wife of Shri Lawrence Fernandez, former President of Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association, A&N Islands, at a hospital at Chennai on 23rd June, 2023.  She was 69 years. Her body will be brought to Port Blair on 26th June, 2023 morning and last rites will be held at the residence of her brother Shri CJ Antony at Lambaline.  I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family members of late CJ Mary. 

Port Blair, June 23: Highlighting the pressing matter of stranded individuals in Chennai who are eagerly awaiting a ship sailing to Port Blair, the Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to arrange a sailing of ship from Chennai to Port Blair.