Port Blair, Feb 4: On 04.02.2024, the Rangat Police executed a swift and efficient operation. They successfully confiscated a substantial quantity of Lehan in the dense forest of Kalsi, under the jurisdiction of PS Rangat.

Port Blair, Feb 4: The nursery students of Mahatma Gandhi International School were taken on a fun field trip to Children’s Traffic Park at Marina Park. The field trip was organised with the purpose of introducing them to basic road safety rules. Children got an opportunity to interact with the authorities, where the Traffic Police Officer ASI Tamil Selvam and PC 531 G Varghese patiently explained each and every general road safety rule and safety measures while driving on roads. The children visited this enchanting and picturesque place as a part of the school curriculum.

Port Blair, Feb 4: The Department of Posts is organizing the Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Competition for young people. The competition is scheduled to be held on 02.04.2024 at Port Blair Centre.

The subject of the competition will be ‘At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world or more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit’. Children up to the age of 9-15 years as on 31-03-2024 can participate. The composition must be presented in the form of letter not exceeding 800 words on the given subject. The letter may be written either in English or in any Regional language listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.

Port Blair, Feb 4: Invent Public School, Prothrapur celebrated its Annual Athletic Meet VOLAR 2024 in the presence of Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Former Member of Lok Sabha as the chief guest. The event was held at GSSS Bathu Basti Ground on 3rd Feb with great enthusiasm. The chief guest distributed the medals to the winner and also blessed the children.

Port Blair, Feb 4: With a view to promote good nutrition amongst the Islanders, the ICDS Urban Project under Directorate of Social Welfare will be organizing a 'Food Mela' at Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School from 3 pm to 8 pm on Feb. 10, 2024.

In this regard, the Directorate of Social Welfare has invited applications from Self Help Groups (SHGs), NGOs, and Anganwadi workers/ Anganwadi Helpers to set up stalls to present varieties healthy nutritious dishes. This event aims to create awareness about the importance of day-to-day life nutrition. SHGs, NGOs, and Anganwadi workers will have the opportunity to sell their culinary creations, contributing to a vibrant culinary marketplace. Also Health Baby Show and Rangoli competition will be organised.