Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 7: ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI) successfully conducted its Annual Sports - 2024 with a vibrant prize distribution ceremony during the period from 10.12.2024 to 03.01.2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the staff members of ICAR-CIARI, including project staff, contractual staff, and their family members. A total of around 71 events were conducted, including various indoor, outdoor, and athletic events, fostering a sense of harmony, inclusivity, and team spirit among the participants.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 7: The Fisheries Training Centre, Marine Hill, Department of Fisheries in association with the Financial Assistance of National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) proposes to organize a three days Training Programme on ‘Fish Value Addition’ during the third/fourth week of January, 2025. The programme will cover all the aspects of development of fish and fishery products/by products by imparting hands-on-training in fish handling, cutting, primary processing, pickling, drying, making of breaded/battered products, fish sausages etc. A total of 25 beneficiaries will be selected for undergoing training and the Department will also hand-hold the trained groups for undertaking commercial activities through PMMSY scheme.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 7: Awareness and Screening camp for HIV & STIs was organized by A&N AIDS Control Society (ANACS) in association with Directorate of Transport on 7th January 2025 at the premises of Directorate of Transport. Around 80 employees from the Directorate of Transport participated in the program and also volunteered for the screening during the camp.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan.7: Hindi Bhasha Sanchetana Shivir was inaugurated today at Dr. S. R. DIET, Garacharma for the second year D.El.Ed. Trainees by the Central Institute of Hindi, Hyderabad. Smti Sangeeta Chand, Principal of SIE, was the chief guest of the inaugural programme while Smts. Archana Singh, Principal of GSSS Girls, was the guest of honour.

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member of BJP and Former State President of BJP-ANI, has expressed profound grief over the demise of Smt. Rupa Ray, former National Council Member of BJP, former Mahila Morcha Prabhari of BJP-ANI, and wife of Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Smt. Rupa Ray passed away on 7th January 2025 at 3:00 AM at G.B. Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram.