Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 21: Few seats are vacant in FOO, FPO and DHMCT in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Sri Vijaya Puram for the academic session 2024-25, and the counseling will be held on Oct.22, 2024. Those candidates who could not apply earlier in the Common College Admission Portal (CCAP) and now wish to take admission in DBRAIT, may apply online through https://collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in. The portal will be opened from Oct. 22, 2024 from 9 am to 12 noon. 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 21: Squally weather with wind speed reaching 35-45 gusting to 55 kmph is very likely over Andaman Sea along and off Andaman & Nicobar Islands till 22nd October. Sea condition is likely to be moderate to rough. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea and along and off Andaman and Nicobar Islands till 22nd October, 2024.  Local cautionary signal No-III has been hoisted at Sri Vijaya Puram Port.

Kamorta, Oct. 20: In a significant anti-poaching operation, the Anti-Poaching Team of Police Station Teressa had successfully apprehended eight Myanmarese poachers near Bambooka Island on 17th August 2024. The poachers were subsequently booked under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the case is being investigated by PS Crime and Economic Offence. During sustained interrogation, the Myanmarese poachers revealed that some local residents of Bambooka Island, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Teressa, had met with them and provided various logistical support. In return, the poachers had given these residents certain gratifications for their assistance.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 20: Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency called on Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation on Oct.18, 2024 and briefed him on the progress of various Tourism Hospitality, Infrastructure Mega Projects being steered through Islands Development Agency, which are nearing completion in A&N Islands. He also recommended scheduling of next meeting to chart a way ahead for follow on strategies and projects in the next phase.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 20: The A&N State Sub Junior (U15) Chess Championship 2024 commenced this morning at the PBMC Community Hall, Dairy Farm, Port Blair, amidst much enthusiasm and excitement. The event was inaugurated by Smti. Jaya Sivasankar, Principal of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Port Blair, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. She made the ceremonial move on the top board, officially marking the beginning of the championship in presence of Shri. V.K. Najib Siddique, proprietor of SIDZERN and the sponsor of the event adding significance to the occasion.