Port Blair, Jan 30: An awareness programme on Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana was conducted for the students of batch - 2018 of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences. The orientation session was carried out by Shri. R. Vivek, IEC Manager, State Health Agency, ANI to sensitize the students about the implementation of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. He briefed about the benefits, eligibility criteria and operational aspects of the scheme.

Port Blair, Jan. 29: As per Meteorological Department weather report, due to squally weather associated with low pressure area over South East Bay of Bengal and adjoining East Equatorial Indian Ocean, wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph is likely to prevail along and off Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till Jan. 30, 2023.

Port Blair, Jan 27: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) President, Mr. Rangalal Halder launched ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo Abhiyan’ on 26th January 2023 from Aberdeen Bazaar in presence of several Congress party leaders and Public.

Port Blair, Jan 27: Impressive parade, colourful cultural programme, presentation of medals and Lt Governor’s Commendation Certificates marked 74th Republic Day celebration in A&N Islands yesterday. The main function for the Republic Day was held at Marina Park road stretch wherein the Hon’ble Lt Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) unfurled the National Tricolour.  The function was attended among others by Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, DGP, Shri Neeraj Thakur, IPS, senior Officers of Defence & Civil Administration and public representatives.  

Port Blair, Jan 27: The 11th National Schools Chess Championship 2023 began at Hosur, Tamil Nadu today morning. The championship is being held for school Children of various category viz Under 07, U-09, U-11, U-13, U-15 & U-17 Boys & Girls for five days from 27.01.2023 to 31.01.2023 over 9 rounds in classical mode.