Port Blair, Nov. 11: The National Book Week 2022 will be celebrated in the State Library, Port Blair from Nov. 14 to 20, 2022. On this occasion, Book Exhibition and various programmes are being organized by the Directorate of Education in State Library, Port Blair during the weeklong celebration.

Port Blair, Nov. 11: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Nov. 14 & 15. For further enquiries / information, one may contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077. For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.

Port Blair, Nov. 11: The category-wise and subject-wise provisional list of candidates applied for admission to Two Years B.Ed. Degree Programme for the session 2022-23 in Tagore Government College of Education, Port Blair has been published online on 11th November 2022 and is available at http:// collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in under “Announcements” for inspection and verification.

Port Blair, Nov. 11: The vessel MV Swaraj Dweep will sail from Port Blair to Chennai tomorrow (Nov.12) at 1000 hrs from Haddo Wharf. The embarkation of passengers will commence from 0800 hrs to 0900 hrs on Nov.12 and the embarkation of passengers will be closed one hour before the schedule time. Passengers reporting late will not be allowed to board the vessel.

By Denis Giles

The news of the arrest of former Chief Secretary of A&N Administration, Shri Jitendra Narain, IAS was quite a sensational event that bought our Islands under sharp limelight, especially in mainland India. And as for the Islanders, it proved to be a shock to some, a relief to few and an unremarkable source of entertainment for all. Will Jitendra Narain be found guilty by the Court of Law? Will the other accused absconding at the moment be booked by the Police? These are a few questions which are being debated in every nook and corner of this town these days. And why not? It is for the first time in the history of A&N Islands that a senior-most IAS has been booked under Law.