KP Mammu from Andaman and Nicobar, who works in the @FireService_ANP , won a silver medal in the 100m sprint in the World Firefighters Games 2024 held in Denmark.
Today marks 2 years since we lost @zubairpbl, a journalist whose work was a lifeline for island communities. His dedication to shedding light on their stories & struggles remains a poignant reminder of journalism's power. We honor his legacy & strive to carry forward his mission.
'#AparupaAndaman' stands as a seminal work in Assamese travel literature. Its departure from conventional norms, democratization of travel writing, and dream of transformation into a film attest to its enduring significance.
#UtpalDatta#andaman
On Sunday, @Neeraj_chopra1 made history by becoming the inaugural Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampsChampionships. In the men's javelin final in Budapest, he achieved a remarkable 88.17 mts on his second throw, claiming the top spot on the podium.
India star Cyclist @esowalban wins🥉in Men's Keirin at UCI class 1 Event behind world championships medalist Mark jurczyk of Germany & Sebastian Vigier of France, in a preparation of Asian Championships next month.
Indian Red Cross Society Best Volunteer, & Best Health Worker Award in 2011.
The Government of India honored Shanti Lakra in 2011 with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri for her incredible service.
In 2004 when the Indian Ocean tsunami swallowed the Onge Island habitat & drove them deep into the jungle, Shanti was perseverant & made her home with them & lived in an open tent.
She has received several awards such as the National Florence Nightingale Award in 2010.
Dr Verma said, he is happy that his work of 50 years has been recognised. “I have been working in genetics for so long & started at a time when not many were interested in this field. I have worked with many tribal communities”.
#PadmaAwards2023#PadmaShriAward
#DidYouKnow?
Oceans are the largest producers of oxygen? and India produces 126,513 metric tons of oceanic plastic pollution!
Plastic bottles are one of the primary pollutants of Oceans.
These bottles are made up of polyethylene terephthalate which is produced from natural gas and petroleum .
There are more than 170 Trillion pieces of plastic in the oceans according to the New Global Estimate of Marine Plastic Pollution.