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Port Blair, Oct. 4: A delegation of Andaman Nicobar Rajya Karmachari Mahasangh today met the Commissioner – cum – Secretary (Health), A&N Administration on the issue of non – payment of salary for two months of NHM staff attached with State Health Society.
The service period of all incumbents were expired on 31st July 2023 but the extension of service for according approval of the competent authority was not carried out by the State Health Society whereas the respective Districts of South Andaman, North & Middle Andaman and Nicobar districts got the extension of service and the salaries were paid smoothly.
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Port Blair, Oct. 4: The Coast Guard fraternity at Andaman & Nicobar Islands including Ships and Establishment observed Hindi Pakhwada from 14 to 29 Sep 23.
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, Tatrakshak Medal, Commander, Coast Guard Region (A&N) appealed to the officers and staff of Coast Guard, including units based at Campbell Bay, Diglipur, Hutbay and Mayabunder to do maximum work in Hindi and earnestly try to achieve the targets set by Govt. of India towards implementation of Official Language.
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Port Blair, Oct. 4: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) & thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Oct. 5. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind (speed reaching 30 -40 kmph) is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Oct. 6, 7 & 8.
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Dolphins are highly intelligent and charismatic aquatic mammals found in both marine and river habitats worldwide. These fascinating creatures play a vital role in marine ecosystems. But, today, the dolphin population faces grave threats from habitat destruction, pollution, over-fishing, and climate change.
Recognizing the profound importance of dolphin conservation in maintaining the ecological balance of our waters and understanding its tourism potential as a means of stimulating the local economy, the Government of India has designated October 5th as National Dolphin Day.
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Port Blair, Oct. 4: Urgent overhauling & maintenance of 11 KV and 33 KV Switchgear & relays at Phoenix Bay Power House and Sub-Station will be carried out from Oct.5 to 7, 2023. Due to above mentioned work, the power supply will be affected from 05.10.2023 to 07.10.2023 between 0900 hrs. and 1600 hrs at the following areas for a period of maximum one and half hour (1 ½ hrs.) on as and when required basis.
Read more: Power Supply to Affected Due to Urgent Overhauling & Maintenance Works