Port Blair, Dec. 1: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma today participated in the sacred Ayyapa Puja held at Murugan Mandir. The event marked a spiritual convergence of devotees, including the Member of Parliament seeking the divine blessings of Lord Ayyapa.

Amidst the tranquil ambiance of the Mandir, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma actively engaged in the prayers, uniting with fellow devotees to underscore the significance of communal harmony and spiritual well-being.

Port Blair, Dec. 1: The Department of Fisheries in association with Dakshin Foundation and Andaman Nicobar Environment Team (ANET) organized Sagar Mela in Wandoor. The Sagar Mela, an outreach programme with the theme ‘Conservation of Fisheries resources & Sustainable Development’ is first of its kind celebrated in A&N Islands. The event was inaugurated by Shri Vikram Singh, Director of Fisheries, A & N Administration. The Director of Fisheries appreciated the efforts of Dakshin Foundation and Andaman Nicobar Environment Team (ANET) for their efforts and intervention to educate fisherfolk in sustainable harnessing of fisheries resources.

Port Blair, Dec. 1: In a decisive operation conducted on November 28, 2023, a dedicated team from PS Pahargaon, led by Inspector Mariam, successfully intercepted and seized a Wooden Engine Dinghy named "BEDFULLY" bearing registration number IND AN SA. MO. No. /2210 at Attam Pahad Kilan.

During the raid, the police team d iscovered a significant quantity of Padauk wood on board the dinghy, including 58 pieces of Padauk wood planks (size: 72 x 2.5 x 200CM), 04 pieces of Padauk wood planks (size: 72 x 2.5 x 100CM), and 58 pieces of Padauk wood beams (size: 16 x 10 x 220 CM). The vessel also contained two individuals, identified as C.H. Prabhas (33 yrs) and Dinesh Tirkey (35 yrs), both unable to produce any documents verifying the legal purchase or transportation of the recovered Padauk wood.

Port Blair, Dec. 1: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has demanded for extension of the last date for original certificate verification for candidates who have successfully qualified in various examinations across different departments.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament highlighted the stipulated deadline for certificate verification is set for December 2, 2023.

Port Blair, Dec. 1: A three-day training program for Medical Officers (Allopathy) was organised from 29th November to 1st December, 2023 at AYUSH Hospital, Port Blair. The training focused on enhancing the participants' knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

More than 20 Medical Officers from various health institutions across the UT actively participated in this enriching initiative, reaffirming their commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.