Port Blair, June 20: Based on the sighting of Moon in these Islands, the Andaman & Nicobar Hilal Committee in its meeting has decided that ‘Eid-ul Adha’ will be celebrated in these Islands on 29th June, 2023.

Port Blair, June 20: The Admit Cards for Open Recruitment Examination for the post of Laboratory Assistant and LGC (Library Restorer) of JNRM is being issued to the eligible candidates. All the eligible candidates have been requested to collect the Admit Cards from the Office of JNRM, Port Blair by June 24, 2023 by 4 pm. They may bring one passport size photograph for collecting the Admit Cards.

Port Blair, June 20: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has introduced ‘Yoga Sagarmala’ a unique celebration of the International Day of Yoga- 2023. Yoga Sagarmala aims to combine the essence of yoga and the maritime environment, fostering a healthy & holistic lifestyle. To mark the occasion, the Directorate of Lighthouses& Lightships, Port Blair has conducted a rally today to promote Yoga Sagarmala.

Port Blair, June 20: The Directorate of CS&CA will be conducting special Aadhaar Camp for the left out at Gram Panchayat Mithakhari on June 21 & 22, 2023. For any assistance, one may contact Aadhaar Operator over mobile no. 9933257938.

Port Blair, June 19: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to construct a ‘Muktidham’ at Port Blair for which a site has been proposed by the member of Parliament in front of the Hornbill Nest Resort, Port Blair.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Administration the Member of Parliament mentioned that currently, most of the final rituals according to Hindu customs are carried out at Corbyn's Cove Beach, which is a popular tourist hotspot in Port Blair. However, this arrangement often poses challenges for local residents who wish to perform the last rituals of their departed loved ones as the beach is a bustling tourist location.