Port Blair, Oct. 21: In the ensuing festive occasion, during which the demand for sweets, savouries, milk and milk products like khoya, paneer etc increases across the country, in such scenario, the preventive actions including carrying out special surveillance/enforcement drives by Food Safety Department is an effective tool to curb the malpractices while ensuring safety of such products.

Port Blair, Oct. 21: With a thought to spread smiles and happiness among all the inmates of Abbhuday Complex at Ferrargunj which has Old Age Home, Divyang Home and Children Home, team Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi’s celebrated its 2nd Diwali with the inmates.

Port Blair, Oct. 21: List of candidates provisionally eligible for admission to Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair has been displayed on College Notice Board, college website (website http://andsswl.and.nic.in, collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in and A&N administration website. List of ineligible candidates with remarks has also been displayed.

Port Blair, Oct. 21: In pursuance of order passed by Hon'ble Supreme Court of India on 29-10-2021 in the matter of LA. No. 44727/2021 in Writ Petition (Civil) No.728 of 2015 titled as Arjun Gopal and others -vs- Union of India and others (Firecrackers case), the directions issued by Hon'ble Supreme Court are reiterated below for compliance by the general public:

Port Blair, Oct. 21: The ‘Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day’ was observed today at Community Hall, Ward No. 14, Dairy Farm. Dr. Anil Aggarwal, Mission Director (UTHM), A&N Administration was the chief guest while Dr. Munni Singhania, Director of Health Services was the guest of honor on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the chief guest emphasized about Iodine Deficiency Disorders and stated that Iodine Deficiency is not a disease, it is a deficiency which is preventable and also it’s not just about Goitre, it can lead to cretinism, poor mental health and even miscarriage. He also highlighted about the sources of iodine and importance of consuming iodized salt.