Port Blair, Dec. 27: KRI Cut Nayak Dien, ASW Corvette of Kapitan Pattimura class ship from Indonesia and Indian Naval Missile Corvette Kulish participated in the 35th India - Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in the Andaman Sea from 17 to 18 Dec 20. The aim of the CORPAT was to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the two Navies. Various tactical manoeuvres and exercises were conducted at sea. Indian Navy P-8I Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft and Indonesian Maritime Patrol aircraft also participated in the exercise.

Port Blair, Dec. 27: The District Administration through District Health Society, South Andaman (NHM) going to conduct seven (07) days House to House Survey for leprosy case detection to identify the hidden cases of leprosy under the jurisdiction of PHC Garacharma from 28.12.2020 to 03.01.2021. The general public of Garacharma area are requested to cooperate with the field staff during the leprosy survey.

Port Blair, Dec. 27: The Chief Electoral Officer, along with Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, ERO and other election related staff inspected Ferrargunj Tehsil to overview the works related to Special Summary Revision 2020-21.

On the joyous occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all my respected  islanders and wish everyone a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. As the world celebrates Christmas, may the higher purpose which Jesus Christ held out before mankind prevail. May the Star that shone over Bethlehem sparkle once again and summon us onto the path of peace on earth and goodwill amongst men. Let us recall on this auspicious day the eternal teachings of love and kindness, tolerance, peace, compassion, sacrifice and brotherhood of Jesus Christ who for centuries has been an inspiration to mankind.

All Passengers Arriving at Port Blair from 26th Dec. 2020 to Carry COVID-19 Negative RT-PCR Report

Port Blair, Dec. 23: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India has issued detailed Standard Operating Procedure dated 22/12.2020 for Surveillance and Response to the new variant of SARS-COV-2 virus detected in the United Kingdom. In pursuance of the above SOP and in order to effectively tackle the challenge arising from the new variant of COVID-19, the Andaman & Nicobar Administration has decided that: