Port Blair, April 10: To carry out urgent repair/dry docking of one of the vehicle ferry vessel, MV Mus presently providing services between Chatham & Bambooflat will be withdrawn from service with effect from 11th April, 2023 onwards. Due to the above withdrawal of the vessel MV Mus, services of only 2 vehicle ferry vessels will be available in the above route.

However, all out efforts are being made by the Directorate of Shipping Services for early completion of Dry Docking/repairs in time and to resume the service of MV Mus in the above route at the earliest on top priority.

Port Blair, April 10: The Directorate of Industries, A&N Administration organized a short term Skill Development Training Program on ‘Handicrafts (Coconut Shell & Wood) products’ at Gram Panchayat Mithakhari from March 15, 2023. Altogether, 22 candidates participated in the training program and were imparted basic skill and knowledge for making handicrafts, thus creating self-employment opportunities and avenues for their livelihood.

Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has conveyed deep condolences on sad demise of Smt. Kiran Kumari, aged 91 years, wife of late Shri Paras Ram, resident of Aberdeen Village who breathed her last in forenoon of 07.04.2023 at G B Pant Hospital.

The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has deeply condoled the sad and untimely demise of Shri. Samir Dey, a renowned journalist of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, who breathed his last at GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair yesterday morning.

Port Blair, April 6: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to schedule a ship from Great Nicobar to Port Blair via all ports of Nicobar District on 26th April 2023 evening.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament added that this will help people who wish to reach Port Blair for vacation and those who want to plan their trip to the mainland to plan their journey well in advance.