Port Blair, Oct. 2: As a part of 68th Wildlife Week Celebration 2022, the entry to Nature Park and Interpretation Centre, Haddo (NPIC) and Biological Park, Chidiyatapu (BPCT) shall remain free during the Wildlife Week w.e.f Oct. 2 to 8, 2022.

Port Blair, Oct. 2: 1st October is celebrated as International Day for Older Persons, across the world. As per the direction of the Election Commission of India, the occasion is celebrated by recognizing the contribution of Senior Citizens/Voters towards strengthening Indian Democracy. As part of occasion, a personalized addressed letter of Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner of India has been handed over to Senior Citizens (80+ age group) and centenarian voters by respective BLOs/AEROs for their continuous contribution in the Electoral process.

Port Blair, Oct. 2: Four COVID positive cases have been detected today in A&N Islands, of which, 3 were from incoming flight passengers who arrived here yesterday. Today, 15 flights with 2593 passengers arrived, out of which, 2269 passengers were vaccinated with both doses while RT-PCR test was conducted on 294 passengers and the reports are awaited.  

Port Blair, Oct. 2: The provisional category wise merit list of candidates for admission to UG Courses in Andaman College viz. B.Com. B.Com (CS), BBA, B.Sc. (Psychology), B. A (English), B.A (Economics) B.A Sociology and B.P.A (Hindustani Vocal and Instrumental) for the academic year 2022-2023 has been uploaded online in the Common College Admission Portal website (https://collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in) today.

Shri Man Singh, S/o Madan Singh, R/o Prothrapur, Port Blair, an employee of APWD breathed his last today at 8.30 am at Pillar Hospital after prolonged illness. He was 59. He is survived by his wife Smti Vibha Singh, daughters Smti Deepika Singh, Smti Monika Singh and Sister Vindiya Kumari. The funeral of the departed was held today at Prothrapur Cemetery in the afternoon hours.  

Andaman Chronicle prays to the Almighty to give eternal rest to the soul of the departed and enough courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.