Port Blair, Sept. 4: Shri Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated at Chinmaya Mission Port Blair on September 6, 2023. To celebrate the auspicious day, a fancy dress competition titled “Different moods of Lord Krishna” is being organised from 1.30 pm onwards in two category sub Junior and Junior. Prizes will be distributed immediately after the completion of Competition.

Port Blair, Sept. 4: In pursuance to the direction received from Hon'ble Supreme Court of India for ensuring the enforcement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 in true letter and spirit, an orientation programme was conducted by the Department of Social Welfare today in the Mini Conference Hall of Secretariat, for the Presiding Officers/Members of the Internal Complaints Committee from various Departments. About 47 participants from 33 Departments attended the programme. Miss Reeta Devi, Welfare Officer of the Department of Social Welfare while welcoming the gathering informed about the intent and impact of the POSH Act.

Port Blair, Sept. 4: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals & Fertilizers will be arriving on a 3 days visit to A&N Islands tomorrow (Sept. 5). Soon after arrival, the Committee will visit the National Memorial Cellular Jail and thereafter, the Committee will proceed to Swaraj Dweep. On arrival, the Committee will hold informal discussions with representatives of Department of Chemicals and Petro Chemicals & Govt. of Andaman & Nicobar regarding safe usage of insecticides and pesticides in A&N Islands at Hotel Sea Shell Resort.

Port Blair, Sept. 4: ‘World Tourism Day’ is celebrated worldwide every year on 27th September 2023.  It is an important event that aims to raise awareness about the significance of tourism around the world. The theme announced by UNWTO for this year WTD-2023 is ‘Tourism and Green Investments’. As part of the celebration, the Tourism Department, A & N Administration has decided to organize WTD Beach Volleyball Knockout Tournament-2023 at Corbyn's Cove beach from 22nd to 24th Sept, 2023, besides other activities based on the theme from 9.30 am   to   8 pm in collaboration with tourism stakeholders of the Islands.

Port Blair, Sept. 4: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 50 to 60 kmph is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 5. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 6. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 30 to 40 kmph is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 7. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 8.