Port Blair, Dec. 26: Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, Shri A. Narayanaswamy today visited CRC, Brookshabad and inaugurated an awareness programme on Empowerment of families-persons with disabilities & distribution of Aids & Appliances for Divyangjans by lighting the lamp in the presence of the Director, Social Welfare, Shri Nitin Shakya, Director, CRC, Smt. Sumithamol. S, officials of the Social Welfare Dept. and parents of the Divyangjans.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma participated in Christmas celebrations at Shadipur and Shoal Bay 08 or 25 December 2023 and celebrated Christmas with the public.

At 11.00 AM, the Member of Parliament visited a Church at Shoal Bay 08, where a large number of devotees and members of the Church welcomed him.

Kamorta, Dec. 26: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services conducted a Veterinary Health Camp/Awareness Programme at Tapong Village of Champin Island. The main objective of the camp was to educate Tribal farmers to rear pigs in enclosed areas, as open rearing may spoil vegetations as it may also create unhygienic conditions. The programme was also aimed to provide medical care for animals in Tapong Village and distribute essential medicine to address common veterinary issues and also to educate the community on animal health and preventive measures. During the camp, a thorough health –examination for animals brought to the camp, immediate treatment was provided for the sick animals and addressing issues such as infections, injuries and common ailments.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: CPI (M) Port Blair Area Committee has conducted door-to-door campaign and corner meetings at Haddo Ward No. 1, Buniyadabad and Prem Nagar on 24th, 25th and 26th December, 2023 highlighting various burning issues of the people like (i) frequent power cut, (ii) sky-rocketing price rise (iii) growing unemployment, (iv) corruption, (v) non-availability of stone chips, metals, etc. 

Port Blair, Dec. 26: In continuation to the earlier press release dated 01.12.2023, 11.12.2023 & 16.12.2023 wherein, the Department of CS&CA has extended the last date for doing e-KYC upto 29th February, 2024 for the benefit of the left out ration card beneficiaries. Hence, all the left out Ration Card beneficiaries (APL/PHH & AAY) who have not yet completed their e-KYC due to any reason are once again requested to contact any of their nearest Fair Price Shop along with their Aadhaar numbers to get e-KYC done for all the members listed in the ration card.