Port Blair, Oct 17: In a candid and insightful conversation, the Italian Consul General in Kolkata, Dr. Gianluca Rubagotti who was on a personal visit to the Islands, shared valuable perspectives on the deepening relations between India and Italy. The discussion was hosted by Youth Wing of Andaman Nicobar Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Port Blair, Oct. 17: The Executive Committee meeting of the South Andaman Teachers’ branch of Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association was held recently in Port Blair which expressed serious concern over the intermittent power cuts in the South Andaman area and poor condition of roads in the city causing a lot of inconvenience and difficulty for general public including government servants.

Port Blair, Oct. 17: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is set to light up the screens of young fashion enthusiasts across India with the much-anticipated Khadi Mahotsav. This event is a vibrant ode to India's heritage fabric - Khadi, and is aimed at motivating and engaging youths, particularly college students, in the timeless appeal of Khadi. Khadi, an iconic symbol of India's freedom struggle, is not just a fabric but a cultural legacy that signifies self-reliance and sustainability.

Rangat, Oct. 17: In a landmark achievement for law enforcement, the Rangat Police Station received a crucial tip-off that led to the discovery of a substantial illicit liquor production operation hidden deep within the dense jungle of Kalsi, Urmilapur under Rangat Police Station Jurisdiction. As part of their relentless crackdown on illicit liquor manufacturing, an elite team was swiftly assembled under the leadership of Inspector R.K Mazumder, SHO, PS Rangat comprising of HC Pavitra Sikari, PCs Anil Yadav, Sheetal Das, Ram Prasad Rao, Yaswant and Ct Subol Bepari acted promptly on the received information, launched a coordinated raid deep within the Kalsi forest.

Port Blair, Oct. 17: The (Branch) MSME Development & facilitation Office, Port Blair, Ministry of MSME, GoI organized a one-day National Seminar on Export Promotion, Packaging, GeM Registration Process, Business Opportunities for MSMEs/Artisans at DBRAIT Conference Hall today. Around 150 participants attended the programme. Shri Yogesh Kumar, Assistant Director, Br. MSME-DFO, Port Blair briefed about the objectives of the programme. Shri Siddharth Gupta, Regional Manager, SBI, Port Blair highlighted the various initiatives being implemented by State Bank of India as Lead Bank for MSME sector. He also focused on Government sponsored schemes and flagship schemes for MSME sector like PMEGP, PMFME, Stand Up India& MUDRA yojana.