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.

Port Blair, Jan. 24: As part of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative and as per directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, the Foundation Day of Uttar Pradesh was celebrated enthusiastically today at Raj Niwas. Persons hailing from Uttar Pradesh participated in the function. During the event, an interaction and experience sharing session was also conducted.   A short documentary on Uttar Pradesh was screened. The function ended with high tea, group photograph and presentation of mementos to the invitees. 

Port Blair, Jan. 24: To facilitate the commuters of Bambooflat and its adjoining areas, on the occasion of ‘Republic Day Celebration’ on 26th January, the Directorate of Shipping Services will be operating additional ferry services on 26.01.2024 between 0600 hrs and 1800 hrs. The commuters of the above areas can avail the above service.

Mayabunder, Jan. 24: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), N&MA under the visionary guidance of Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman celebrated the ‘National Girl Child Day’ today. The day focuses on promoting girls’ right and opportunities, with an emphasis on education, skills and enabling them to reach their full potential.

The event, held at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Auditorium, Rangat was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including the chief guest, Smti Sapna Priya, Assistant Commissioner of Rangat, the guest of honor, Shri Rahul L Nair, IPS, SDPO of Rangat, and the special guest, Dr. Karishma Prasad, Medical Officer (Ayurveda) of CHC Rangat. The program was also attended by Dr. Dheeraj Kumar, Deputy Education Officer, Rangat and Smti Uma Devi, CDPO, ICDS Project, Rangat.

Port Blair, Jan 24: A Joint Working Group Meeting-cum-Workshop on HIV & AIDS (Prevention & Control) Act 2017, of Nodal Officers and Complaints Officers from various Departments was conducted at Tagore Govt. College of Education on 24.01.2024. The participants were nominated by the concerned Department. Thirty-Seven participants from 37 departments & Health Institutions and Educational Institutions attended the meeting-cum Workshop.