Port Blair, Feb 7: A vacancy notice dated 03.05.2023 was published by A&N Health Department for filling up of vacant Group-‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) post of Health Educator. Based on the Computer Based Test held on15.07.2023 at DBRAIT, Port Blair, and document verification held on 11.11.2023, the Merit List, List of Selected Candidates and Waitlist of Candidates for the above post have been uploaded on the Administration's website andaman.gov.in and erecruitment.andaman.gov.in for the information of the candidates.

Port Blair, Feb 7: The Government of India is committed towards Anaemia Mukt Bharat and a worm-free future for the children of India. Worm infestation impairs the nutritional status of the children and the nutritional impairment has signification impact on their growth and physical development. In order to reduce the load of intestinal worms  which is a major cause of Anaemia and related morbidity in the country, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in co-ordination with the Department of Women and Child Development and Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India has initiated National De-Worming Day (NDD)  all over the country, where in all children and adolescents from 1-19 years of age are given de-worming tablet through the platform of Schools and Anganwadi Centres.

Port Blair, Feb 7: In order to facilitate the selected candidates from Campbell Bay, Nancowry & Car Nicobar to attend ‘Rozgar Mela’ to be held at Netaji Stadium, Port Blair on Feb.12, 2024, the Directorate of Shipping Services has revised/postponed the sailing programme of the vessel Sindhu which was scheduled to sail from Campbell Bay to Port Blair via Nancowry on 08.02.2024.

Port Blair, Feb 7: The Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC) has urged the citizens to conserve water. As the summer season approaches, with increasing demand and fixed supply of water, conservation is crucial to the sustainable growth and development of the city. With an average high temperature around 28ºC and humidity over 80% in the summer months, water usage tends to increase significantly during this time of year in Port Blair. PBMC has requested all citizens and commercial establishments to be mindful of their water usages over the coming months and take measures to reduce waste. Simple steps like turning off the tap when not in use, limiting shower times and avoiding pre-rinsing dishes can make a big difference in conserving our limited fresh water resources.

Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has deeply mourned the sad demise of Smti. N. Chinnathai, aged 92, Mother of N. Guruswamy (Prothrapur) N.G Stone Products.