Port Blair, March 14: The sudden rise in power demand has created severe paucity of 5 to 6 MW power in Port Blair and adjoining areas of South Andaman. In view of this, a detailed demand side management has been prepared to ensure optimal utilisation of available power to avoid rotational load shedding.

In pursuance of same, the following directions have been issued:

Port Blair, March 14: PBMC supplies drinking water to municipal areas. Due to poor monsoon and excessive heat, there is acute shortage of water supply from PWD to PBMC. Rains are not expected any time soon. Water is a precious natural resource and cannot be wasted. The public have been advised to use water carefully and avoid any type of wastage of water. Overflow of storage tanks should be avoided at all costs.

Port Blair, March 14: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Administration to organize Baul music programme in different parts of North & Middle Andaman, Little Andaman, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament expressed heartfelt gratitude for the two-day 'Shruti Amrut' festival that was recently organized by the Ministry of Culture, GoI, at the DBRAIT Auditorium. He said that the festival was a resounding success, and the soulful performance of Baul Singer Parvathy Baul left an indelible impression on the audience.

Port Blair, March 14: ANTCC Campaign Committee Chairman Mr. TSG Bhasker and Ward no. 14 Councillor Mr. Y. Joga Rao were honoured by the Fishermen Community peoples of Dignabad area on Monday for their social works and contribution towards empowering Fishermen peoples.

I express my warm greetings on the occasion of 'World Consumer Rights Day' on 15th March 2023. I am pleased to know that reiterating its commitment towards all consumers, Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs is celebrating the 'World Consumer Rights Day' on 15th March 2023 in these Islands along with rest of the world on the theme "Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transitions".