Port Blair, Jan 4: The closing ceremony and grand finale of the 67th National School Games Football for U-17 [Boys], being organized by Directorate of Education, will be held on 5.1.2024 at 2:30pm. The Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Edn.), Shri Nikhil Kumar, IAS, will grace the occasion as Chief Guest.

Port Blair, Jan. 4: The IEC Van which is part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, made stops in Mohanpura and Middle Point today, drawing in a diverse crowd of both locals and tourists. Along its route, the van showcased videos emphasizing Viksit Bharat's core values, stressing the power of unity in driving India's advancement. The videos offered a glimpse into Viksit Bharat's vision for a more dynamic and prosperous India. Their impactful message resonated deeply, igniting a collective sense of responsibility toward the nation's growth.

Port Blair, Jan. 4: The A & N Administration had conducted written examination for Higher Secondary Level Posts vide Notification No.4-12/2023-R&E Cell/461 dated 26.5.2023 and for Matric Level Posts vide Notification No. 4-13/2022-R&E Cell dated 29.4.2023 for Group ‘B (NG)’ and Group ‘C’ post in various Departments under A & N Administration with the assistance of Staff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi.

Port Blair, Jan. 4: The Department of Social Welfare is implementing various welfare schemes for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan). Andaman & Nicobar Disability Allowance Scheme is one of them.  Under this scheme, financial assistance @ Rs. 2500/- per month per beneficiary is being provided as Disability Allowance to the unemployed Persons with Disabilities in this UT. 

Port Blair, Jan. 4: Due to administrative reasons, the scheduled departure time of the vessel Nalanda for Chennai on Jan.6, 2024 at 1600 hrs from Port Blair has been preponed. Now, the vessel Nalanda will sail for Chennai on the same day i.e., on 6.1.2024 at 0800 hrs instead of 1600 hrs from Haddo Wharf. Embarkation of passengers will commence on Jan.6 from 0600 hrs to 0730 hrs.