Port Blair, May 21: A workshop on ‘Safety of Inland Vessel’ was organized by Office of the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman today at Dr. BR Ambedkar Auditorium, PBMC in which the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Ms Veditha Reddy, IAS was the chief guest. The workshop was attended by over 100 Boat Operators/Owners. Representatives from various Departments such as Health Department, IP&T, Port Management Board, Fire, Disaster Management, DC Office and Police Marine Force gave presentations on various safety aspects and rules to be adhered to by the vessel owners.

Port Blair, May 21: A One-Day Chess Workshop for players and arbiters was organised by Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) today (20.05.2023) at TSG Emerald Port Blair. Renowned International Arbiter, FIDE Lecturer, Rating Officer in AICF and a councillor of World Chess Federation Fair Play Commission, Mr. Gopakumar M S was the lecturer for the workshop.

Port Blair, May 21: To minimise the losses suffered and troubles faced by local Tour Operators, local Hotel Owners and visiting tourists during any natural calamities like cyclone, high wind, depression, earthquake etc., the Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to introduce an insurance policy in collaboration with private players for visiting tourists.

Port Blair, May 21: The Congress Campaign Committee Chairman, A&N Islands Mr. TSG Bhasker on Friday demanded for filling up of Ex-Cadre posts in various departments by promoting Feeder Grade Officers from Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

In a letter addressed to the Hon'ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands, Mr. Bhasker expressed his concern over the non-posting of a single local officer from A&N Islands in DANICS and Ex-Cadre posts under Administration.

Port Blair, May 21: Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) on Sunday observed the 32nd Death Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Late. Rajiv Gandhi, Former Prime Minister of India, at Gandhi Bhawan, Port Blair.