Car Nicobar, Aug. 24: The three-day long Carnic Festival-2023 organized by District Administration, Nicobars culminated today. The Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District, Shri Hari Kallikkat, IAS, declared the event closed in a vibrant closing ceremony held at Edward Kuchat Park, Car Nicobar which was graced by Tribal Leaders, Government Officials and general public. More than 3500 villagers and Departmental employees from all corners of the region gathered in large numbers to witness the final day of this mega event.

Port Blair, Aug. 24: The Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes headed by its Chairman, Dr. Kirit Premjibhai Solanki, currently on visit to these Islands, today held meeting with SC/ST Employees /Associations of ALHW in the conference hall of Hotel Taj Exotica, Swaraj Dweep. The Committee also held discussions with the Management of ALHW with regard to representations of SCs/ STs in services and other welfare measures initiated for them. Thereafter, the Committee held meeting with SC/ST Employees/ Associations of State Bank of India (SBI) and Central Bank of India besides discussion with the Management of State Bank of India (SBI) and Central Bank of India with regard to the representations of SCs/STs in service and other welfare measures undertaken for them by the Organization.

Port Blair, Aug. 24: As part of SWAN (State Wide Area Network) and DCN (District Communication Network) Project, SOVTECH has successfully extended Internet connectivity to the Offices of various Government Departments in Teressa, Katchal & Chowra Islands. With the launch, the Departments which will now have access to reliable Internet services are:

Port Blair, Aug. 24: National Sports Day is celebrated every year on 29th August on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand (Hockey wizard). As part of the celebration, the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs in association with Directorate of Education organized Table Tennis Tournament in the category of Singles & Double U-17 Girls & Boys and Open for Women and Men and Men’s Doubles on Aug. 22 & 23, 2023. Altogether, 75 participants took part in the tournament.

Port Blair, Aug. 24: A draft Beach Shacks Policy has been prepared by the Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism, A & N Administration with an objective to promote Responsible Tourism and Sustainable Development along the pristine beaches of these Islands. The A & N Islands known for its breathtaking beaches and rich biodiversity is gaining a popular destination for travelers/tourists seeking natural beauty and cultural experiences. With the increasing popularity of the Islands, it has become crucial to strike a balance between tourism development and environmental preservation.