Port Blair, June 21: In a significant move to combat drug abuse and raise public awareness, the Inspector General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Smt. Sindhu Pillai A, IPS, ceremoniously flagged off the Anti-Drugs Bus from Police Headquarters, Port Blair, in the run-up to the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This initiative highlights the steadfast commitment of Andaman & Nicobar Police to address the pressing issue of drug abuse and foster a well-informed community.

Port Blair, June 21: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) staged a protest on the 21st of June 2024 against the irregularities and malpractices held in the NEET-UG Examination 2024 results. The protest was organized to address the severe compromise of the examination process's integrity and to demand justice for the affected students.

Led by ANTCC President Shri Rangalal Halder, the protest took place in front of the Congress Office, Port Blair where party leaders vocally opposed the alleged irregularities and paper leaks that have marred the examination.

Mayabunder, June 21: To commemorate the 10th International Day of Yoga 2024, Yoga Day was celebrated at 15 identified venues in North and Middle Andaman District, covering all Health & Wellness Centers, Government Departments, and Anganwadi Centers. This event was organized in coordination with the District Health Society, North & Middle Andaman with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty staff, PRIs, school students, ASHAs, and the general public.

Car Nicobar, June 21: On the occasion of 10th International Day of Yoga-2024, Mass Yoga Demonstrations were held at Block level and District level at various venues in Nicobar District. The yoga demonstrations were held at Priyadharshini Hall, BJR Stadium, Malacca Jetty, Teetop Beach, Indira Park, Kamrota, Nancowry and Community Hall, Campbell Bay including all the Health Facilities at Nicobar District in coordination with all Departments of Nicobar District. A total of 915 people participated in Yoga demonstrations in Nicobar District, a press release from District Health Society, Car Nicobar said.

Port Blair, June 21: The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) celebrated the ‘10th International Day of Yoga - 2024’ at INS Utkrosh on 21 Jun 24 espousing the theme “Yoga for Self and Society” and sub theme “Yoga for Women Empowerment”. Over 1000 personnel including families from all components of Andaman & Nicobar Command participated in the event with great fervor to embrace the essence of the Yoga for self and social development. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) graced the occasion.