Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 16: Due to administrative reasons, the Directorate of Shipping Services has revised the sailing programme of Inter Island Sector vessels. Accordingly, the scheduled sailing programme of the vessel Nalanda for Campbell Bay via Nancowry on 21.01.2025 at 0900 hrs from Sri VijayaPuram has been revised. Now, the vessel will sail for Campbell Bay via Nancowry & Katchal on 21.01.2025 at 0900 hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail back to Sri Vijaya Puram on 23.01.2025 at 0800 hrs from Campbell Bay via Nancowry.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 15: A 3-day ‘PM Vishwakarma Exhibition-cum-Trade Fair’ got underway at ITF Ground, Sri Vijaya Puram here today with an objective to provide recognition and marketing support to the Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople of 18 Trades working with their hands and tools who are covered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.

Br. MSME-Development & Facilitation Office (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India), Sri Vijaya Puram is organizing the event in coordination with UT Administration of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, inaugurated the Fair by cutting the ribbon as the chief guest.

On the occasion of Police Raising Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and warm greetings to all ranks of the Andaman & Nicobar Police. Your tireless dedication in maintaining law and order, preventing-crime and ensuring the safety of both residents and tourists is truly commendable.

This day mark 73 years of distinguish service since Mr. Naushirwan Feroz Sauntook, IPS, assumed the role of Superintendent of Police for the A&N Islands on January 16, 1953. I commend the ongoing efforts to strengthen police-public partnerships, including awareness programs and engaging cultural events that involve police families and the broader community.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 15: The District Administration, South Andaman plans to implement Swachhata Green Leaf Rating System, devised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism under Travel for LIFE Campaign, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting ‘Safely Managed Sanitation’ practices among hotels, resorts, guest houses, and home stays located in Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 15: The Global Academy of Modern Fitness (GAMF) trained team, consisting of 25 national players (Boys & Girls with different age groups), delivered an extraordinary performance at the 2nd Okinawa Gojuryu Karate Do National Level Open Karate Championship held on January 12, 2025, in Rasipuram, Namakal, Tamil Nadu.

Guided by the visionary leadership of Shihan M.S. Murugan, the founder and Grand Master of GAMFs, and the dedicated mentorship of Chief Trainer cum Coach Sensei M. Logarjun, the team achieved an impressive milestone, securing 50 prize-winning positions (On both Kata event and Fight event), including numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.