Port Blair, Nov. 6: The Ministry of Minority Affairs, GoI is implementing the Central Sector Scheme- Seekho Aur Kamao (Learn& Earn) for Skill Development of Minorities. The scheme aims at upgrading the skills of the minority youth in various modern/traditional vocations depending upon their educational qualification, present economic trends and the market potential, which can earn them a suitable employment or make them suitably skilled to go for self-employment. The scheme is implemented through selected expert Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs). It ensures placement of minimum 75% trainees, out of which at least 50% placement is in organized sector.

Port Blair, Nov. 6: Since the launch of the ‘Andaman and Nicobar Startup and Innovation Policy’ by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 30th December, 2018, the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has made significant strides in its Startup System, generating a noteworthy number of startups encompassing all sectors including IT, E- Commerce, Fisheries, Agriculture, Internet of things and Tour and Travels among others. The Directorate of Industries, A&N Administration in the capacity of the Nodal Department of Startup India scheme in the Islands is committed to the growth and nurture of the Startups and development of a strong and vibrant Startup Ecosystem in the Islands.

ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder extends his heartiest wishes and greetings on the auspicious occasion of “Guru Nanak Jayanti” to all of our Islanders of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji, the First Guru of Sikhism was remembered and celebrated on this day.

Port Blair, Nov. 7: Zoological Survey of India, Port Blair is conduct Workshop on Bird Identification & Basic Ornithology under the ACCELERATE VIGYAN SCHEME (AV), sponsored by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India held during 14th to 27th November 2022. Interested and eligible candidates may submit Bio-Data to the following email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Selected candidates will be intimated through email.

Inter-Island Sector:

Nalanda will sail for Campbell Bay via Nancowry on 09.11.2022 (Wed) at 1500 Hrs from Haddo Warf and will sail for Port Blair on 11.11. 2022 (Fri) at 0900 hrs from Campbell Bay via Nancowry. Passengers those who are holding the tickets of Sindhu which could not sale for Campbell Bay via Nancowry on 04.11.2022 due to technical reasons are advised to avail the above sailing with the same ticket on 09.11.2022