Port Blair, July 2: As part of the observance of Helen Keller’s Day on June 27, the Composite Regional Centre A & N Islands organized an ‘Eye Exercise Session-cum-Co-curricular activities’ for the inmates of Abhyudaya Children Home, Directorate of Social Welfare, Ferrargunj on June 28.

Port Blair, July 2: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty wind (speed 40-50 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on July 3. Due to squally weather, wind speed exceeding 45 kmph is likely to prevail over Southeast Bay and adjoining Andaman Sea. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till July 6, 2023.

Mayabunder, July 2: The last date for submission of online application for admission to various UG courses offered by MGGC, Mayabunder has been extended upto July 15, 2023. Hence, the aspirant candidates can avail the facility through the Common College Admission Portal (CCAP) URL: collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in . This is the last chance and there will be no further extension under any circumstances.

Port Blair, July 2: The vessel MV Swaraj Dweep will sail from Port Blair to Chennai on July 3, 2023 at 1000 hrs. Excess baggage will be loaded from 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs on July 2, 2023. Embarkation of passengers will commence from 0800 hrs on July 3. The embarkation of passengers will be closed one hour before the schedule time. Passengers reporting late will not be allowed to board the vessel. The vessel will sail only after completion of survey procedure which will commence on completion of embarkation of passengers for issuance of ‘B’ Certificate as per MS Act.

Port Blair, June 30: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to form a separate Panchayat Ward for McCarthy Valley Village so that the problem of lack of basic infrastructure is addressed automatically.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that yesterday he had visited the McCarthy Valley Village, located in the Kadamtala region of Middle Andamanand during his visit to McCarthy Valley Village, he had the opportunity to meet with the villagers and understand their hardships and challenges. The villagers have informed him that the lack of basic amenities such as roads, electricity, and clean drinking water has been a persistent issue for the villagers.