Port Blair, Jan 27: IGNOU has launched MA. Environmental studies programme from January 2023 session. This programme aims to generate awareness on a wide variety of environmental concerns. In line with NEP-2022, the programme will be offered with modular approach. The learners after completing the first year course of study will be eligible to receive Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies. The programme will have lateral entry & exit. After completing the programme, learners will be able to play decisive roles in addressing the environmental and sustainability concerns in India and across the world.

Port Blair, Jan 25: It is a matter of great honour and pride for A&N Police that three (03) of its officers have been conferred prestigious ‘Police Medal for Meritorious Service’ for their illustrious and unblemished service on the occasion of 74th Republic Day, 2023. The awards were announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the eve of the Republic Day, 2023.

Port Blair, Jan 25: A delegation of Tribal Council of Car Nicobar led by its Chairman, Shri Lionald Nicomed and joined by Shri John Levi, Deputy Vice Chairman, Shri Mohd. Amin Moosa and Shri L. Davidson, Executive Member met Shri Amit Shah, Union Home and Cooperation Minister on 23rd Jan 2023. The tribal leaders highlighted several issues of the Island. Some important issues like Sea and Air connectivity, Job reservation for ST, Opening up of Central or Sainik School, Implementation of Price Support Scheme, Relaxation of DG Shipping order for Cargo Vessels of over 25 years and waiving of old loan of all 15 Primary Society and the Apex Society.

Port Blair, Jan 25: It is a matter of great honour and pride for A&N Police that two (02) officers of Police Training School, Prothrapur have been conferred prestigious ‘Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training” for their contribution in the field of Police Training for the year 2021-22.

Port Blair, Jan 25: Andaman Avians Club conducted Asian Waterbird Census 7th time in a row since 2017. Andaman is an important bird area with a lot of diversity in the birds. Being in route of the Eurasian Australian flyway migratory route, the island is privileged to host many migratory birds mostly belonging to the wetland ecosystem. The Asian Water Bird Census (AWBC) is an international event conducted across the globe by the Wetland International and by BNHS in India. This is one the largest citizen science initiative with the goal to support the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide.