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Port Blair, Oct. 20: Along with the rest of the country, various programmes including medical camps, POSHAN camps, awareness talks are being conducted by the Health Department in various parts of the Islands. Ministry of AYUSH celebrates Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanvantari Jayanti/Dhanteras. The Ministry celebrates it in collaboration with all the Ministries and Departments of Government of India with a campaign for six weeks so that every person of the nation is made aware of traditional system of medicine. The theme for the celebration is ‘Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda’.
Read more: National Ayurveda Day Celebrated with the Theme ‘Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda’
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Port Blair, Oct. 20: As part of the observance of Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP) is scheduled to be held on 21st October, 2022 by the Directorate of Health Services in association with Union Territory Health Mission with the aim to zero mental and physical retardation, deaf & mutism, cretinism, still births, abortion etc., due to lack of Iodine.
Read more: NIDDCP to be Organised today as Part of Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day
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Port Blair, Oct. 20: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman & Nicobar Islands on Oct. 21 & 22. Due to formation of Low pressure area over north Andaman Sea and adjoining areas of South Andaman Sea & Southeast Bay of Bengal in the morning of 20th October, 2022 and likely intensification of the system, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea from till Oct. 23, 2022.
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Port Blair, Oct. 20: As part of commemoration of anniversary of the establishment of Provisional Govt. of Azad Hind (PGI) from Oct.17 to 23, 2022, a programme will be held on 21st October 2022 in the Andaman Club at 4 pm to highlight the contribution of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the Freedom struggle. During the programme, INA songs will be presented by Teacher's Choir of Directorate of Education. Eminent historians, Shri G.S Pandey and Shri Mukeshwar Lall have been invited to speak on the significance of the day. Besides this, prizes will be distributed to the winners of all competitions of weeklong activities. Earlier, during the day, 6 surviving members of INA/IIL personnel will be felicitated.
Read more: Programme to Mark Establishment of Provisional Govt. of Azad Hind at Andaman Club
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ALL THE SAILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
INTER ISLAND SECTOR:
Sindhu will sail for Campbell Bay via Nancowry on 27.10.2022 (Thu) at 1500 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 29.10.2022 (Sat) at 0900 Hrs from Campbell Bay via Nancowry. Passenger Tickets for onward journey will be issued to the general public from 25.10.2022 (Tue) onwards at STARS Ticketing Counter, Phoenix Bay.
LITTLE ANDAMAN:
Sindhu will sail for Little Andaman on 22.10.2022 (Sat) at 0900 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at 2100 Hrs from Little Andaman.
Sindhu will sail for Little Andaman on 25.10.2022 (Tue) at 0900 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at 2100 Hrs from Little Andaman.
Passenger tickets for the above sailing (i.e. for 25th October, 2022) will be issued to the general public on 22.10.2022 at STARS Ticketing Counters.