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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 11: A five-day training program on "Apiculture for Beginners" was conducted at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sippighat, South Andaman, from March 6 to March 10, 2025. The program was organized by the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Port Blair and ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI), Port Blair. The training was funded by CSIR-NBRI under the CSIR- Floriculture Mission (phase –II). A total of 32 farmers nominated by the Department of Agriculture and 11 self-motivated farmers from three blocks of South Andaman participated in this program.
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Shaheed Dweep, March 11: The Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman visited Shaheed Dweep today and held discussions with local representatives (PRIs) and officials from various departments at Hawabill Nest, Shaheed Dweep. The Interaction focused on key issues, including the need for a designated parking space at Bharatpur Market, embarkation points for fisheries and tourist boats, the construction of beachside huts, and concerns regarding water scarcity.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 11: A Mock Drill on Earthquake & Fire was conducted by the Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration at Balika Niketan, Social Welfare Department, Attam Pahar, Sri Vijaya Puram today. In this Drill, 19 children, 10 senior citizens and 17 staff of Balika Niketan actively participated.
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Shoal Bay, March 11: On the auspicious occasion of International Women’s Day, WITH YOU NGO, in association with Gram Panchayat Shoal Bay and the All India Food Council, organized a grand celebration at the Multi-Purpose Community Hall, Shoal Bay. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of nearly 400 women.
Smti R. Smitha, IAS, Secretary (Power), A&N Administration, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Smti Dasmita Bal, Assistant Director, Sports Authority of India, attended as the Guest of Honour. Smti M. Rajini, Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, was present as the Special Guest for the program.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 11: Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) along with Blood Centre, G. B. Pant Hospital, Directorate of Health Services, supported to Sri Sarada Sangha, to organize a blood donation camp at Ramakrishna Mission, Sri Vijaya Puram, A&N Islands on 11/03/2025. All together total 45 units of blood were donated by the voluntary donors.
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