Mayabunder, Nov. 21: In a compassionate effort to support families affected by recent fire accidents, the Deputy Commissioner, North and Middle Andaman, has sanctioned an ex-gratia relief of Rs. 5,73,500 to 20 residents of Mayabunder and Diglipur Tehsils. This initiative aims to provide much-needed financial assistance to the victims, helping them recover and rebuild their lives.

Mayabunder, Nov. 21: In an effort to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities, the District Administration of North & Middle Andaman, under the leadership of Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, successfully conducted a Table Top Exercise for a Joint Mock Exercise in collaboration with the 4th Battalion National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team. The exercise was based on the scenario “Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue” (CSSR) and would take place on November 22, 2024, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs’ schedule.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 20: In a momentous achievement, the Andaman & Nicobar Police has been recognized globally, with three of its elite units – South Andaman District Police, Police Marine Force (PMF), and India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) – being conferred with the prestigious World Book of Records (WBR), London (UK) certification. This recognition highlights their unparalleled service to society and commitment to excellence in public safety and law enforcement. The achieved milestones:

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 21: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Nov. 22, 23 & 24. An upper air cyclonic circulation has formed over equatorial Indian Ocean off Sumatra Coast and adjoining South Andaman Sea in lower tropospheric level at 0830 hours IST on 21st November, 2024.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 20: APAAR, which stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, is a specialized identification system designed for all students in India. This initiative is part of the 'One Nation, One Student ID' program launched by the GoI, aligning with the new National Education Policy of 2020. For students, APAAR functions as a digital record. APAAR also empowers students to accumulate and store their academic accomplishments, facilitating seamless transitions between institutions for the pursuit of further education. The APAAR ID simplifies the processes of credit recognition and transfer right from the school level, thereby, streamlining academic progression and recognition of prior learning.