Port Blair, March 28: In connection with the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024, an awareness program for maximum participation in Election was organized by the SVEEP team in the Lecture Hall of ANIIMS today under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activity.

Addressing the students, Shri Wairokpam Punshiba Singh, IAS, Nodal Officer for SVEEP informed that SVEEP is the flagship program of the Election Commission of India for voter education, spreading voter awareness and promoting voter literacy in India. It is a multi-intervention programme that reaches out through different modes and media to educate citizens, electors, and voters about the electoral process in order to increase their awareness and promote their informed participation.

Mayabunder, March 28: In conformity with the ECI’s unwavering commitment and motto in ensuring the participation of every voter in this monumental celebration of democracy for General Election to Lok Sabha-2024, the District Office, N&M Andaman with an aim to promote greater electoral participation, informed ethical voting and to instil responsible democratic awareness amongst female voters, organized an ‘Election Awareness-Rangoli Competition’ today at Zilla Parishad Hall, Mayabunder under SVEEP activity in North & Middle Andaman District.

Port Blair, March 28: The Doordarshan Kendra, Port Blair will telecast a live phone-in programme on the topic –‘Glaucoma’ on April 1 from 5 pm to 6 pm. Surg Cdr (Dr.) L. Sriharsha, MS (Ophthal), Medical Officer in Indian Navy, currently serving as classified Specialist Ophthalmology at INHS Dhanvantri will be the expert in the studio, answering to the queries of the viewers. Viewers can participate in this live phone-in programme by dialling phone nos. 244745 or 217213.

Port Blair, March 28: In accordance with A&N Marine Fishing Rules 2004 (Amendment-2019) the period commencing from 15th day of April to 31st day of May-2024 (inclusive of the day of commencement and day of expiry) shall be closed season for Fishing Vessels plying bottom trawling gear and for Shark Fishing in A & N Waters. The fishermen have been advised to strictly comply with the above close season for bottom trawling gear and for Shark Fishing in A&N Waters.

Port Blair, March 28: The Doordarshan Kendra, Port Blair will telecast a live phone-in programme on the topic ‘Preparations for Parliamentary Election’ on March 29 from 5 pm to 6 pm.  The Chief Electoral Officer, Shri B.S. Jaglan, IAS, will be the expert in the studio, answering queries of the viewers. Viewers can participate in this live phone-in programme by dialling Phone No. 244745 or 217213.