Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 3: A collaborative effort was undertaken yesterday by the District TB Centre, North and Middle Andaman, Primary Health Centre, Kadamtala and the Andaman Adim Janjati Vikas Samiti (AAJVS) to conduct an Active Case Finding (ACF) initiative targeting the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) population residing in Spike Island, Kadamtala. This comprehensive outreach program aimed to identify any potential cases of Tuberculosis (TB) within this vulnerable community.

Swaraj Dweep, Nov 3: In an unprecedented initiative, the District Administration of South Andaman under the leadership of Shri. Arjun Sharma, IAS, DC SA in collaboration with the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA), organized a Chess Simultaneous Exhibition Event at the iconic Radhanagar Beach, one of Asia's most beautiful beaches. This event marked the first time that chess was played on the stunning shores of Havelock Island, creating a perfect fusion of intellectual engagement and island's natural beauty.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 3: The 5th South Andaman Rural Area Conference of CPI (M) was held today (3.11.2024) at Shaheed Bhavan, Anarkali, Port Blair. The Conference began with the hoisting of CPI (M) flag by Dr Gouranga Majhi, Secretary, South Andaman Rural Area Committee which was followed by paying floral tributes to the martyrs at the Martyrs Memorial Column at the venue of the Conference.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 3: With an aim to share joy and happiness on the occasion of Diwali, the Rotary Club of Port Blair in association with Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi (PBGKR) and DCPU South Andaman conducted a post Diwali celebration with the children of Bethany Children’s Home, Bhatubasti today (3rd Nov. 2024) at Bageecha.

The celebration was a joint effort with the volunteers of Bageecha Viz. Mr. Denis Giles, Ms. Nazima Parveen and Dr. Ritesh Mondal.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 3: The Women Helpline-181 under the Directorate of Social Welfare organized Swachhata Campaign 4.0 at various places from 2nd October, 2024 to 31st October, 2024 in line with the Special Campaigns held in the preceding 3 years.