Shri D. Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M) A & N State Organizing Committee has condoled the demise of Smt Rajamma, wife of late Neelakandan Achary, resident of Lillipur, Haddo on 21.06.2024 at GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair. Funeral procession will begin from her residence at Lillipur at 2 p.m. on 23rd June, 2024.  She was 88 years. I convey my heartfelt condolence to the family members of late Rajamma. 

Port Blair, June 23: Keeping in view the interest of the aspiring candidates, DIET, Garacharma has extended the last date for submission of online applications for admission to 2 year D.El.Ed Course for the academic session 2024-25 up to 30.06.2024 by 5 pm. Candidates can apply online by logging in to http://collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in as per the following schedule.

Port Blair, June 23: The Department of Social Welfare is providing pensions/financial assistance to Senior Citizens, Widows, Destitute Women and Divyangjan @ Rs. 2,500/- and Rs.3,000/- to the Senior Citizens above the age of 80 years. As per the Notification of A & N Administration, all the beneficiaries belonging to above category are required to furnish Life Certificate once in a year for continuation of their financial assistance to be credited in their Aadhaar linked bank account.

Port Blair, June 23: The Confederation of Indian Industry-Green Business Centre (Cll-GBC), in collaboration with the NRSE Division, Electricity Department, Port Blair, successfully conducted the Final Validation Workshop under the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) project for Andaman & Nicobar Islands today at Port Blair. The workshop aimed to gather final input from stakeholders on the action plans and policies outlined in the state energy efficiency action plan. The primary objective of the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Andaman & Nicobar Islands is to formulate sector-specific strategies for enhancing energy efficiency in A&N Islands.

Port Blair, June 23: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration is implementing a component ‘Motorization of Traditional Craft’ under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- ‘Blue Revolution’ wherein subsidy is provided for purchase of Outboard/Inboard Marine Engine /Fishing Gear & Propeller. The pattern of subsidy and eligibility criteria for the programme of the scheme are as under:-