Port Blair, Dec. 12: The vessel MV Swaraj Dweep which sailed from Chennai is expected to arrive at Port Blair on Dec. 14 at 1700 hrs. She has on board, a total of 251 passengers & 4 Infants, 241 MT cargo and 20 containers. On arrival at Port Blair, the vessel will be berthed at Haddo Wharf and passengers will be disembarked immediately.

Port Blair, Dec. 12: The vessel MV Rani Changa will sail for Diglipur on Dec.14, 2023 at 2100 hrs from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail back to Port Blair on Dec.15, 2023 at 0900 hrs from Diglipur. Passengers may book their tickets from DSS e-ticketing portal (https://dss.andaman.gov.in/ ShipETicketingWeb/Login.jsp) and from STARS Ticketing Counter from Dec.13, 2023 onwards between 9 am & 4 pm.

Port Blair, Dec. 11: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma today laid the foundation stone for Installation of Flood Lights (LED) with backup storage along with construction of an open shed at Mithakhari area of South Andaman.

The work with estimated cost of Rs. 40,62,763 has been sanctioned by the Member of Parliament after demands for the same were raised by residents and youths of the area for promotion of sports and cultural activities in the area.

Port Blair, Dec. 11: The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ via video conferencing today. During the program, Prime Minister addressed the Vice Chancellors of Universities, Heads of Institutes and faculty members in the workshops organized at Raj Bhawans across the country to mark the beginning of this initiative.

Port Blair, Dec. 11: It is indeed a proud moment for A&N Islands, as Smti M. Bhavani, a Para-Athlete has brought laurels to the Islands by winning Gold in the Khelo India Para Games-2023 being held at New Delhi. Smti M. Bhavani won Gold Medal in 100 mtrs Athletics (Women) event. It is to mention that for the 1st time, the Para-Athletics team of A&N Contingent is participating in the Khelo India Para Games-2023. More medals are expected in the upcoming events.