Port Blair, Sept. 19: As a part of ongoing "Fit India" initiative of Govt. of India, the Armed Police Unit of A&N Police is organizing a week long open to all Badminton Championship titled, "DGP Cup".

The inauguration of the event was held at Multipurpose Indoor Hall, Netaji Stadium on 18/09/23 at 1030 hrs. The Director General Police, Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva inaugurated the event by tossing the coin.

Port Blair, Sept. 19: The Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President, Shri. Rangalal Halder has highlighted several crucial issues of the Southern Group of Islands with the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration while submitting a letter to his office on Tuesday.

The emergent issues brought on record by Shri. Halder included Non-issuance of Islander Cards to people of Katchal, Kamorta, Terresa, Car Nicobar and Campbell Bay, Unavailability of Principal, Vice-Principal and Teachers in the schools of Nicobar District, Unavailability of Mortuary Vans in Kamorta Island,

Port Blair, Sept. 19: The World Ozone Day, observed every year on September 16, is also known as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The date was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, commemorating the date in 1987 when nations signed the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The need to declare an action to preserve the ozone layer came as a result of the outset of its depletion. This special day aims to draw attention of everyone on this planet towards the usefulness of ozone layer, how it protects us from UV rays and how we need to protect it from damaging chemicals. The theme of World Ozone Day 2023 is “Montreal Protocol: fixing the ozone layer and reducing climate change”. 

Port Blair, Sept. 19: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, nestled in the azure waters of the Bay of Bengal, is a captivating gem of India's natural splendor. Famous for its absolutely stunning beaches, rich biodiversity, beautiful marine ecosystem and tropical evergreen forests teeming with wildlife, these Islands offer a kaleidoscopic of photograph. In this context, MyGov Andaman & Nicobar Administration is organizing a 'Photography Competition', encouraging citizens to embark on a visual odyssey, where every click of their camera shutter will weave a tale of enchantment and awe-inspiring landscapes.

Port Blair, Sept. 19: A Health Mela was organized at CHC Diglipur under Ayushman Bhavah Campaign on 17th Sept. 2023. The Mela was inaugurated by Pramukh, Diglipur, Shri Dipankar Mistry in the presence of other PRI Members. Dr. Shipra Mistry, GDMO (Ayurveda) welcomed the gathering while Dr. HM Siddaraju, CMO, CHC, Diglipur explained about the services that will beprovided during Seva Pakwada campaign which started from Sept.17 and will continue upto Oct. 2, 2023. During this campaign, Ayushman Aapke Dwaar, ABHA ID Generation, Ayushman Bharat Card Distribution will be done.