Campbell Bay, Oct. 13: In terms of the provision contained under Section 135C of the Representation of the people Act 1951, the Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District has ordered that 15.10.2023 (Sunday) Date of Poll and 17.10.2023 (Tuesday) Date of Counting will be observed as ‘Dry Days’ in connection with the ensuing Bye-Election to Gram Panchayat Members Laxmi Nagar Constituency of Laxmi Nagar Gram Panchayat Under Campbell Bay Tehsil which is Declared on 15.10.2023 (Sunday) between 8 am and 4 pm during the poll hours and day of counting on 17.10.2023 (Tuesday).

Port Blair, Oct. 13: The Doordarshan Kendra, Port Blair will telecast a live phone-in programme on the topic –‘Dengue Symptoms & Treatment’ on Oct.16,  from 5 pm to 6 pm. Surg Lt. Cdr (Dr) Kshipra Neelkanth, Medical Specialist, INHS Dhanvantari will be the expert in the Studio and answer queries of the viewers. Viewers can participate in this live phone-in programme by dialling on 244745, 217213.

Port Blair, Oct. 13: The 3rd and final admission-cum-counseling for various UG courses viz. B.Com, B.Com (CS), BBA offered by ANCOL will be held at its premises on Oct. 19, 2023 at 9.30 am. The counselling for B.A (English), B.A (Economics), B.P.A (Hindustani Vocal. & Instrumental) will also be held on the same day (Oct.19) from 11.30 pm to1 pm. The candidates seeking admission in ANCOL can download the final merit list from the common college website (https://collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in).

Port Blair, Oct. 13: Thunderstorm with lightning likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands on Oct. 15, 16 &17. For further enquiries/information, one may contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077. For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAP Agency at Toll Free number 1554, a press release from Directorate of Disaster Management said.

Port Blair, Oct. 13: The general public and Government Departments have been informed that power supply will remain suspended at Sippighat, Nayasahar and Guptapara on Oct. 14 from 8 am to 5 pm in connection with cutting of trees at Nayasahar.