On Milad Un Nabi, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to the people of these beautiful Islands. This auspicious occasion reminds us of the teachings of Prophet Mohammad and the values of love, compassion, and unity that he preached.

May this day bring peace and harmony to our diverse community, just as the Islands themselves stand as a symbol of unity in diversity. Let us come together to celebrate the spirit of Milad Un Nabi by fostering goodwill, understanding, and respect among all residents of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair, Sept. 28: The three days training programme on ‘Fish Value Addition’ organized by Department of Fisheries in association with Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT), Dollygunj concluded yesterday at AV Hall, DBRAIT, Dollygunj. Ms. Veditha Reddy, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman was the chief guest during the valedictory session. Speaking on the occasion, she expressed her happiness on the participation of young educated youth in the programme organised exclusively for the women beneficiaries for women empowerment and entrepreneurship development in the field of seafood value addition.  She urged the participants to utilise the training for creating their own business enterprises. She congratulated Department of Fisheries and Hotel Management Department, DBRAIT for conducting such unique trainings in utilizing the fisheries potential and tourism opportunities of the Islands. She urged the young educated trainees to plan business models based on the experience earned in the training for making various products from fish and shell fishes. 

Port Blair, Sept. 28: Zoological Survey of India celebrated Hindi Fortnight from 14th - 28th September 2023 for promoting use of Hindi in day-to-day official work and encouraging the employees to work in Hindi.  Hindi Essay, Poem and Dictation were organised in separate groups of Hindi speaking and non-Hindi speaking employees. 

Shri. D. Sathyamoorthy, Deputy Chief Engineer, Andaman and Lakshadweep Harbor Works graced the valedictory function as Chief Guest while Dr. Prashant Bhadu, Principal, Andaman Law College graced as the Guest of Honour. The Chief Guest and Guest of Honour gave away prizes to the winners of different Hindi competitions. 

Port Blair, Sept. 28: The Principal Bench of the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi its order dated 11.07.2017 in O.A. No. 384/2016 and 442/2016 in the matter of Khalid Ashraf & Anr-Vs-U.O.I & Ors and People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India-Vs-U.O.I. & Ors respectively has directed the prohibition of the use of nylon thread, Chinese Dor, and synthetic thread coated with harmful materials for kite flying.

Port Blair, Sept. 28: The District Administration through its District Health Society, South Andaman conducted a Reproductive Child Health (RCH) camp in coordination with Directorate of Health Services & ANIIMS at PHC Swaraj Dweep on 28.09.2023 as a part of the Ayushman Bhavah campaign started from 17.09.2023 at health centre/village level and will be concludes with village level Gram/Ward Sabha on 02.10.2023.