Mayabunder, Jan. 24: The 20th Netaji Subhas Mela was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner, N&M Andaman in the presence of SP (N&M), Hon'ble Judges of the District, all HoOs, PRIs and general public yesterday at Netaji Sports Complex, Mayabunder. The Mela is being organized after a gap of 3 years. All line Departments had set up their stalls at the Mela which saw enthusiastic participation by various Departments, PRIs, School students and general public. The highlight of the mega event was the lively cultural performances presented by the school students, presentations by cultural troupes besides food stalls, handicraft and handloom display.

Port Blair, Jan 24: On 23rd January 2024, Port Blair Municipal Council in collaboration with GIZ India conducted an orientation programme on waste management for Gated Colonies, School and Government offices of Port Blair city.

The objective of the program was to ensure the proper waste management services in gated communities, schools, and government offices with a commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being. Port Blair Municipal Council aims to revolutionize waste disposal practices and contribute to a cleaner, healthier future. There were 30 schools, 06 colleges, 19 departments and 08 gated colonies representative who participated (201) in the program.

Namunaghar, Jan 24: On 23rd January 2024, the Gram Panchayat Namunaghar marked the auspicious occasion of its 2nd Sthapna Diwas with a vibrant 3 Days Mela held at Ward No.04. The inauguration ceremony was graced by esteemed personalities, including Smti. Veditha Reddy, IAS, Secretary Rural Development and Shri. Y. Venkateshwar Pradhan of GP Namunaghar.

The event witnessed the presence of key figures such as Smti. Padmawathi Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti Ferrargunj, Shri. Simson Devan, Up Pramukh Panchayat Samiti Ferrargunj, Shri. P.A Sharfuddin Zilla Parishad, Member Mithakhari Constituency, Shri. Mohd Safiq Pradhan GP Mithakhari, Shri. Anand Amrit Raj, Pradhan, GP Tushnabad, along with all PRIs & Social Workers of GP Namunaghar.

Port Blair, Jan 24: To mark the Pran Prathshtha of Shri Ram at his birth place Ayodhya, Pankh Andaman organised a painting completion for school children on the topic Shri Ram. The competition was organised at Chinmaya Mission, Port Blair in the presence of its President, Shri Surendra Prahladka, Secretary R. Raghunath, Founder President, Pankh, Mrs Komal Anand, Executive Members Anita and Pushplata.

Diglipur, Jan. 24: The ICDS Project (Rural), Diglipur celebrated National Girl Child Day at GPOA Hall, Administrative Building, Diglipur today. Shri Aditya Kumar Asthana, Assistant Commissioner, Diglipur was the chief guest on the occasion. He appreciated the CDPO, Diglipur for organizing the programme and encouraged to conduct innovative programmes in future for better reach of the message in thye community. Smt. Indira Devi, Child Development Project Officer, Diglipur addressed the gathering and discussed the challenges faced by a girl child, its impact on community, role of individual in promoting girl child and services provided by Government agencies to promote and empower girl child.