Port Blair, Feb 18: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands from February 19 to 23, 2024.

On February 19, the President will lay a wreath at the Martyr’s Column and visit the Cellular Jail Complex and Museum. She will also witness the light and sound show at the Cellular Jail.  Later, the President will visit Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair to attend a civic reception to be hosted in her honour.

 

Port Blair, Feb 18: A live session on how to deal with stress during exams, aimed to support the students appearing their boards was conducted by Pankh, a local based NGO on 17th Feb 2024 at Hotel Driftwood, Port Blair. The live session on the theme ‘Stress Free Exam – Let’s Celebrate them’, was inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s call to the students to celebrate exams like festivals.  

Bakultala, Feb 18: To strengthen booth level workers ahead of 2024 election, the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee held a "Karyakarta Sammelan" at Bakultala Panchayat. The Sammelan was attended by a large number of party workers under the stewardship of ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder and Campaign Committee Chairman Shri. TSG Bhasker.

 

Port Blair, Feb 18: Indian Naval Ship Cheriyam, an indigenously built water Jet Fast Attack Craft, participated in the 37th Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) with His Majesty’s Thailand Ship Prachuap Khiri Khan (552), an offshore patrol vessel from 14-15 Feb 24. The ships underwent various exercises to enhance coordination and reinforce maritime links between the two countries, ensuring a safe and secure Indian Ocean Region while upholding freedom of navigation and suppressing unlawful activities.

Port Blair, Feb 18: On Feb 17, 2024 a cleanliness campaign was organised at Veer Savarkar International Airport under the leadership of Airport Director Shri Devender Yadav.

About 150 stakeholders working at the airport including employees of Airports Authority of India, CISF, Airlines and other agencies have participated in the cleanliness campaign.