Port Blair, Jan. 29: The ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’-2024 programme was screened live in the auditorium of Tagore Government College of Education (TGCE) here today by the Education Department of A&N Administration. Joining the students, teachers and parents, Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency also witnessed the programme. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Ms Nandini Paliwal, IAS, Secretary (Education), Ms Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Ms Veditha Reddy, IAS, SP(SA), Shri Kalaivanan R, IPS, Director (Education), Shri Aditya Kumar Jha and other senior officers of the Administration were also present on the occasion.

Port Blair, Jan. 29: Impressive performances by bands of Army, Navy & A&N Police, Colourful cultural programe, illumination of ships and spectacular fire power display formed part of the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony that marked the grand finale of the Republic Day celebration-2024 at the historic Netaji Stadium here this evening. Hon’ble Lt Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) was the chief guest. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, CINCAN, Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Director General of Polices, Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Senior Officers from Defence & Civil Administration and good number of general public witnessed the performance.

Port Blair, Jan. 29: In a ceremonious event, the EVM Mobile Demonstration Van was officially flagged off by Ms. Veditha Reddy, District Election Officer (South Andaman)/Returning Officer, A&N Islands Parliamentary Constituency from the premises of Office of the District Administration, South Andaman. This significant initiative has been undertaken to create awareness about the use of EVM among the general public for the forthcoming General Election-2024. The Mobile Demonstration Van is equipped with EVM and knowledgeable personnel, making it a mobile hub for educating citizen on the functioning and reliability of EVMs.

Port Blair, Jan 29: Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands attended the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha held at Guru Mandir, VIP road, as the Chief Guest on 28 January 2024. The event, organized by Manav Kalyan Seva Sangh, commenced on January 28th and will continue until February 3rd, featuring the renowned Shyam Bhai Ji Maharaj from Brindavan as the orator.

Port Blair, Jan 29: The Police Training School witnessed a momentous occasion today on 29/01/2024, as 35 Recruit Follower Constables of Andaman & Nicobar Police took their oath in a solemn ceremony, symbolizing the culmination of their rigorous training and unwavering dedication.

Chief Guest Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands graced the occasion with his august presence.