Diglipur, Jan. 17: NDRF team is currently undertaking a familiarization exercise in North and Middle Andaman District as part of Disaster preparedness. The NDRF team carried out visit to vulnerable areas in and around Diglipur. As community outreach effort and to create awareness amongst the population, Community Awareness Programmes were conducted at Diglipur and School Safety Program at Govt. Secondary School Durgapur.

Port Blair, Jan. 17: All concerned have been informed that the Answer Key for the Recruitment Exam held through CDAC on 02.09.2023 for the post of Industries Promotion Officer (Group B (NG) of Directorate of Industries, Port Blair is available in the A&N Administration State portal http://andaman.gov.in and https://erecruitment.andaman.gov.in from 17.01.2024 onwards. The claims & objections, if any, in this regard may be submitted by 19.01.2024 from the publication in the above portal. No claims & objection will be entertained after the stipulated time.

Port Blair, Jan 16: The Andaman and Nicobar Police marked another historic milestone with the celebration of its 72nd Raising Day, commemorating the illustrious history of the force. This significant occasion recalls the appointment of Mr. Naushirwan Feroz Sauntook, a distinguished IPS Officer, as the First Superintendent of Police for the A&N Islands on January 16, 1953. Since that momentous day, January 16 has been dedicated as the "Police Raising Day" of the Andaman & Nicobar Police.

Port Blair, Jan. 17: Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be observed on January 23. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration will pay floral tribute at the Netaji Statue, Marina Park on Jan. 23 at 8 am.

Port Blair, Jan 16: In a remarkable initiative to bring together the Islanders in celebration, Member of Parliament Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma organized a vibrant Tamizhar Pongal festival in Bathu Basthi, drawing more than 8000 audiences.

The festivities kicked off on Saturday, January 13, 2024, with the Samathuva Pongal Padayal at the Bathu Basthi Parking Place, PBMC.