Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has deeply mourned the sad demise of Smti. Susheela Devi, W/o Late Tek Ram, 95 yrs, M/o Mr. Shri Ram and Mr. Om Prakash, R/o Junglighat on 06/03/2024 at 10.10 PM.

Port Blair, Mar. 7: As part of the ensuing Lok Sabha Elections-2024, a training programme for the Model Code of Conduct & Election Expenditure Monitoring team comprising of Flying Squad, Static Surveillance, Video Surveilance and Video Viewing teams was held in the conference hall of DBRAIT today.

Initiating the training, the SDM/Nodal Officer (MCC), Shri Vinayak Chamadia, IAS gave an overview of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and the role of the teams formed viz. Flying Squad, Static Surveillance, Video Surveillance and Video Viewing to check the MCC violations as soon as it comes into effect. Reminding that MCC violations are taken very seriously, he urged the participants of the training to go through the MCC manuals for better understanding of their roles and responsibility to have a better check on the MCC violations.

Port Blair, Mar. 7: With a view to revive the art of 'phag singing' in these Islands, the Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration organised a programme of Faag Holi songs at Andaman Club here this evening.

The tradition of Faag singing in India is a folk art form where singers using simple musical instruments, captivate audiences with their storytelling and melodies. This tradition has deep roots in rural communities, preserving cultural heritage and providing entertainment during Holi celebrations.

Port Blair, Mar. 7: To mark the occasion of 53rd National Safety Week, the Department of Labour, A&N Administration conducted an awareness programme on ‘Safety at Workplaces’ at Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Dollygunj today. Dr. Anil Agarwal, Secretary (Labour & Employment) presided over the programme as chief guest.

Port Blair, Mar. 7: A Mini RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) Camp will be conducted under RCH programme by Union Territory Health Mission (UTHM) in association with Directorate of Health Services, A&N Administration and ANIIMS on 9th March, 2024 from 9.30 am onwards at Wandoor Community Hall, under PHC Manglutan. Gynaecologist, Paediatrician, Surgeon, Medical Specialist, ENT Specialist, Dental Surgeon and Psychiatric Social Worker will be providing their services in the camp.