Port Blair, Jan 24: As of every year on 26th January, the Nation celebrates Republic Day with grandeur, gaiety, fervour and enthusiasm. This year too, the Republic Day will be celebrated in a manner befitting the occasion, however with some extra precaution and measures in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

The Govt. of India has issued guidelines for the conduct of the Republic Day celebrations as per the COVID-19 protocols by ensuring social distancing, wearing of masks, proper sanitisation, avoiding large gatherings, protecting vulnerable persons etc.

Port Blair, Jan 24: As part of the “Prashasan Aapke Dwaar” initiative under the aegis of the District Administration, South Andaman, revenue camp court was held by Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman in the Panchayat Bhawan, Mannarghat. Shri Hari Kallikkat, IAS, AC(SA) and other officers of the District Administration and line departments attended the camp court.

Port Blair, Jan 24: A mass Beach Cleanliness drive was organized in Little Andaman on occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of Freedom Fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on 23/01/2021.

As part of this august occasion, all the beaches of Little Andaman were cleaned which included Harminder Bay, Chattan Beach, Jetty area, Fish Landing Centre area, 06 Km to 07 Km beach, Kalapathar and Butler Bay. Apart from this, Shoulder area of Little Andaman Trunk Road (LATR) was also cleaned during this drive.

Port Blair, Jan 24: District Child Protection Unit (S/A) organized workshop on skill development and time management at Calvary Children Home.

The main emphasis of the workshop was to explain the students about skill development so that they can enhance their positive social relationships with others and time management for better utilization of time. And also boost their mental abilities through positive auto suggestion technique.

Port Blair, Jan 24: A&N Police has been playing a key role in maintaining law & order, prevention and detection of crime including protecting our coastal areas. This year also, A&N Police celebrated “A&N Police Week-2021” from 16th January 2021 to 22nd January 2021 in all Districts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands by organizing various programmes/events to connect with various sections of society and to foster positive interface and generate goodwill between Police & Public.