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TMI Correspondent Port Blair on Sept 13: This awareness program was organized as part of the 38th National Eye Donation Fortnight, which took place from August 25th to September 8th, 2023. The program was organized by the National Programme for Control of Blindness & Visual Impairment (NPCB&VI), Directorate of Health Services, UT Health Mission A&N Administration, and it was held in the conference hall of Chinmaya Mission on September 3rd, 2023. Speaking on the occasion, Swami Shuddananda Saraswati (Guruji) recalled the importance of eyes in every living being's life by explaining the meaning of "Sarvendriyanam Nayanam Pradhanam." He further informed the gathering that in the Sanatana Dharma, there are no restrictions on the donation of eyes after life. He said that if a sighted person could help a blind person see the world through their eyes, even after their own life, it would be among the most precious contributions to humanity. Ophthalmologist Abhis

TMI Correspondent Kolkata/Port Blair: Of late, the art lovers of Kolkata and many from places in and around the city had the opportunity of seeing a conglomeration of paintings and sculpture by a group of promising artists under the aegis of an organisation appropriately named 'Mangrove'. It was the Seventh Annual Painting - Sculpture Exhibition of this unique organisation held for a week at the 'New South Gallery' of the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata. Among the participants in the said exhibition were altogether 19 painters, sculptors and cartoonists. Mahananda Gomasta, a well-known artist, who carved out a niche for himself as a sculptor of great repute in Andaman and elsewhere also, flew in to take part with his pieces of sculptures in this event. A host of art luminaries including Renowned artist and former Principal of Indian Art College, Kolkata Dr. Subimalendu Vikas Sinha, National Awardee poet Arun Kumar Chakraborty, renowned history researcher Dr. Swapa

Port Blair, Sept 13: "Our Health is Our Biggest Asset, is indeed an important message that needs to be emphasized in today's world", MS Murugan says. The impact of our passionate efforts in educating the public about the advantages of embracing fitness is clearly evident and reflects in one's health. It's heartening to know that the students who attended the fitness sessions expressed their gratitude for the transformative experience they had under the guidance. He appeals everyone to prioritize their health on a daily basis is a valuable reminder. Taking time for one's health not only improves physical well-being but also contributes to a healthier and more fulfilling life overall. Grand Master Shihan MS Murugan, conducting mental and physical fitness, laughter therapy, aerobic and martial arts training to one and all at CRC Brookshabad, Port Blair.

New Delhi, Aug. 17: In a momentous stride towards fostering knowledge and empowering the youth, the Indian Army proudly unveiled ‘Battle of Minds’ - Indian Army Quiz 2023 along with its captivating logo, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment. To announce the commencement of 25th year of Kargil Vijay Divas celebrations, the quiz competition celebrates the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the Kargil War rendering a heartfelt tribute to the bravery and courage of those who made that victory possible. This landmark initiative, symbolized by the newly revealed logo, underscores Army's commitment to nurturing intellectual growth and inspiring young minds across the Nation. The event celebrates the past and aims to ignite a spirit of curiosity and learning among the youth, shaping the leaders of tomorrow. The event was attended by Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar, Vice Chief of the Army Staff. The logo for the quiz competition was unveiled by Mrs Archana Pande, President A

Port Blair: A seven-year-old male child was admitted in children ward with complaints of high-grade  fever with chills and rigor and pain in abdomen for the last 2 days. He was in an unstable condition in septic shock and was managed initially in the PICU by the Paediatric intensivists and the child was stabilized. Child was clinically found to have abdominal distension and an enlarged spleen. Hence, the child was referred for expert opinion to the Surgical Department. The child was examined and evaluated by Surgeons with blood investigation and USG abdomen and contrast CT scan and was found to have a large splenic abscess with hemolytic anemic condition namely sickle cell anemia. Since the entire spleen was filled with pus and the child was already on high dose of antibiotics and not responding to it with continuous high grade fever with chills and rigor, the decision was taken for removing the splenic abscess by doing emergency splenectomy. A team of Surgeons and Anesthetists headed

TMI Correspondent Port Blair, August 02: A 51 year man, Mr. Murugeshan (private worker), R/o Guptapara lost his life in a tragic road accident this morning at around 09:15 AM in front of IMFC sale-mela between Minnie Bay and Dollygunj Junction road. The accident occurred when an allegedly speeding car AN01 L 7004 (Swift Dzire) driven by a 33 yrs lady, Mrs. Preeti (govt. servant), R/o Garacharma knocked-down Mr. Murugeshan who was crossing the road by foot. According to eyewitness, "Mr. Murugeshan, a mini cargo van driver, after parking his van on the other side of the road he walked to a nearby mechanic shop to ask something, and while coming back to his parked van by foot he met with this accident. The speeding car approaching from Dollygunj Junction, by seeing that, Mr. Murugeshan tried to make an attempt to step back but turned unfortunate, knocked-down by the speeding car by throwing him 10 mtrs away from the impact point. The car, too, collided with a road divider during

  TMI Correspondent Port Blair, Aug 02: In a shocking incident, a lifeless body of a 48-year-old lady was discovered on August 01, 2023, in a rented room located in Bathubasti, near Kannan Driving School. The lady, identified as Mrs. Shoba Rani Mondal, was a resident of Pathergudda. Mrs. Shoba Rani Mondal operated a ladies' beauty parlour in Bathubasti, where she employed a male massage therapist to assist her business. As per sources, the therapist Mr. Naba Kumar Dhar, (35 years) is a native of Kolkata, was provided accommodation in the said rented room by Mrs. Shoba Rani Mondal and she used to provide him daily three time meals in his room only. As per reports, on August 01, 2023 Mrs. Shoba Rani Mondal visited her massage worker's room as usual for providing lunch but failed to neither return to her parlour nor respond to any phone calls. Worried about her whereabouts, her husband went searching for her around 2:00 PM. To his dismay, he found that the worker's room

Port Blair, Aug 02: The Veteran Congress leader, former Mizoram Governor and the most popular Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Vakkom Purushothaman, passed away at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram on July 31, 2023 following age-related illnesses. He was 96. Purushothaman served as the 6th Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from 1993 to 1996. In a tenure just about half of that of the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of A&N Islands, Vakkom Purushothaman has been credited for a number of developmental initiatives taken up in Andaman & Nicobar Islands so much so that he continues to be remembered fondly by the Islanders of A&N Islands. There was an uproarious demand across the Islands to bring him back as the Lieutenant Governor of these Islands after the 2004 tsunami. "Shri Vakkom Purushothaman was committed to the welfare of the people, growth and progress of the Islands. He was an able Administrator, reformer and a rever

  Port Blair, July 19: It is observed that, in the name of digitalization or may be as part of digitalization the Prime Minister & Union Ministers, A&N Administration seems committed to transform people from readers to viewers. For the past 5 years the print media in A&N Islands has been sidelined by the various authorities (Centre & UT). During the period, several ministers have visited these Islands, few Chief Secretaries and Director General of Police have moved without a single press meet or interaction with media in these A&N Islands. For a glaring example, the print media in these islands have not been invited to take part in the inaugural function of the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of the Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair. Informing to a scribe according to a tweet "the Director, AAI, Port Blair said that from the high level Delhi it was decided not to invite local media in the inaugural ceremony". Similarly, in recen

Happiness Tour organized  by Chinmaya Mission with its Chinmaya Vanprasth Sansthan, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra and Chinmaya Bal Vihar members last Sunday at Chidiyatapu. Apart from the members, other visitors of the beach also participated in the activities of the Mission, enthusiastically.