Archives for March 10, 2025

Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 10: In a significant move to enhance road safety and ensure accountability on the roads, the Andaman & Nicobar Traffic Police advises all four-wheeler owners to install dash cameras in their vehicles. This initiative aims to improve road discipline, assist in accident investigations and provide crucial evidence in case of disputes or violations.
Dash cameras serve as an unbiased eyewitness, recording real-time footage that can help law enforcement agencies identify reckless driving, hit-and-run incidents and other traffic-related offenses. The recorded footage can also be used for insurance claims, legal proceedings and improving overall road safety compliance.
All vehicle owners, especially those operating commercial and passenger vehicles are strongly encouraged to equip their vehicles with dash cameras at the earliest. The Traffic Police will also conduct awareness drives and awareness sessions to promote the adoption of this safety measure.
The A&N Traffic Police remains committed to ensuring safer roads for all. All vehicle owners to support this initiative and contribute to a disciplined and accident-free driving environment.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 10: The Last date for registration and uploading of one-minute video has been extended to 16th March, 2025, according to the Chairman and Principal Law College Dr. P V N Sarma, Viksit Bharat – Youth Parliament 2025. The students should take it up as their program and voice their opinion regarding the concept of Viksit Bharat, he said. While thanking the students for their overwhelming response, he appealed to take it to all the students.
To encourage more participation and to ensure hassle-free uploading of videos the Government of India took this decision, said the Deputy Director, Nehru Yuva Kendra Mr. Sukhranjan Biswas in a meeting held with NSS Programme officers of Sri Vijaya Puram College here on Monday at Andaman Law College. A team of functionaries of NYK and Programme Officers of JNRM, ANCOL, DBRAIT, Government ITI Dollygunj, TGCE and ALC reviewed the programme.
To speed up the momentum, a five-member student team from each college were trained by Mr. Harish Kumar, State Coordinator, Viksit Bharat. Student teams from JNRM, ANCOL, DBRAIT, Government ITI, TGCE and ALC participated in the session, where in Mr. Santosh Kumar trained them how to reach the students. The discussion focused on involving more student youth through various strategies. Banners were displayed in all the colleges, skits, street plays were carried out. Social media campaign is in progress eliciting more participation. Youth should take this program with patriotic zeal to keep the legacy of Andaman during the freedom struggle, said the speakers. While indicating some ideas, Viksit Bharat includes empowerment of youth, a corruption free India, Green India, A self-reliant India, Digital India, Poverty-free India etc.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 10: Sports authority of India Football Girls Crowned Champions and Won Fair Play Award for Exemplary Sportsmanship. The Andaman & Nicobar Football Association celebrated International Women’s Day with an exhilarating women’s football match, promoting women’s empowerment and sportsmanship.
The event witnessed remarkable enthusiasm as teams showcased their talent, determination, and team spirit. Sports Authority of India (Football Girls) emerged as the winners of the tournament, displaying an outstanding performance that won them not just the championship but also the admiration of the crowd. Their discipline and fair play on the field earned them the prestigious Fair Play Award, highlighting their commitment to sportsmanship and ethical gameplay. All the athletes were trained by Mohd Sadique, SAI coach.
The event was a testament to the growing prominence of women’s football in the region, encouraging young female athletes to pursue the sport with passion. The Andaman & Nicobar Football Association expressed its commitment to organizing more such events to provide a platform for women in sports.
Officials, coaches, and spectators praised the players for their dedication and competitive spirit. The association also extended its gratitude to all participants, coaches, and supporters for making the event a resounding success.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 10: ICAR- KVK, North and Middle Andaman, celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2025 with great enthusiasm, aligning with this year’s theme: “For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The event aimed to recognize and honour the contributions of women in agriculture, rural development, and self-reliance while emphasizing the importance of gender equality and empowerment.
Dr. V. Damodaran, Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK N&M Andaman, inaugurated the program, highlighting the significant role of women in shaping the agricultural landscape and ensuring food security. He emphasized the importance of skill development, entrepreneurship, and policy support to uplift women in agriculture and allied sectors.
The event featured interactive sessions and knowledge-sharing discussions led by subject matter specialists from KVK. Mr. Rakesh Dawar (SMS Agronomy) discussed sustainable farming practices for women farmers, while Mr. Subam Debroy (SMS Aquaculture) spoke on women’s role in fisheries and integrated farming systems. Mr. Yatharth Sharma (SMS Home Science) conducted a session on value addition, food processing, and nutritional security for women and children. Er. Manoj Kumar (SMS Agricultural Engineering) highlighted the importance of farm mechanization and efficient post-harvest technologies to reduce women’s drudgery in agriculture, emphasizing the need for gender-friendly tools and machinery. Successful women entrepreneurs and SHG members shared their inspiring stories of overcoming challenges and achieving economic independence through agri-based enterprises.
The program witnessed active participation from farm women, SHGs and rural entrepreneurs. The program was organized under the overall guidance of Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijayapuram. About 32 women and men participated in the event.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 10: A five day training program on “Apiculture for Beginners” was conducted at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sippighat, South Andaman, from March 6 to March 10, 2025. The program was organized by the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair and ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI), Port Blair. The training was funded by CSIR-NBRI under the CSIR- Floriculture Mission (phase –II). A total of 32 farmers nominated by the Department of Agriculture and 11 self-motivated farmers from three blocks of South Andaman participated in this program. The inaugural session was graced by Dr. E. B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, as the Chief Guest. He emphasized the importance of increasing honey production in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The training covered various aspects of beekeeping, including Introduction to Apiculture – Types of honeybees, bee rearing techniques, and colony management by Dr. Y. Ramakrishna (Principal Scientist & Head, KVK). Importance of Bee Flora in Apiculture – A lecture by Ms. Sushma (Subject Matter Specialist, Horticulture). Pest and Disease Management in Beekeeping – Session by Mr. Mohit (Subject Matter Specialist, Plant Protection). Practical Demonstration – Handling of bee boxes and hive management by Mr. Thanmai Paul (Farm Manager, KVK). The valedictory session, held on March 10, 2025, was graced by Smt. Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, (Secretary of Agriculture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration) as the Chief Guest, along with Dr. Ajit Kumar Shasany (Director, CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow) and Dr. E. B. Chakurkar (Director, ICAR-CIARI). A tri-partite MOU between Department of Agriculture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair and ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI), Port Blair and CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh was also signed and exchanged to promote floriculture activities in the bay islands. During the interactive session, farmer trainees discussed key challenges in beekeeping, such as: Lack of a proper marketplace for honey products, Limited availability of beekeeping tools, Scarcity of timber for bee box preparation, Difficulty in sourcing bee colonies on the island, inter islnads transportation of colonies, etc. To support the farmers, 200 bee colonies were distributed among the nominated participants during the closing ceremony. The program was coordinated by Dr. Y. Ramakrishna (Principal Scientist & Head, KVK) and Dr. Soumit Kumar Behera (Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow). The event concluded with remarks by Dr. Sandip Kumar Behera (Senior Scientist, CSIR-NBRI) and was moderated by Mr. Mohit (Subject Matter Specialist, KVK, South Andaman). A total of 43 trainees (28 men and 15 women) benefited from the training, which was conducted under the overall guidance of Dr. E. B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI. This initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening beekeeping practices in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, promoting bio-diversity, sustainable honey production, and enhancing farmers’ livelihoods.