Port Blair, July 24: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary A&N Administration to resume service of this connecting ferry between Kadamtala and Long Island so that people of Kadamtala can travel to Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep and vice versa.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament said that before Covid-19 pandemic, it was a common practice to operate a Connecting Ferry between Long Island and Kadamtala twice a week, so that passengers of Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep could reach Kadamtala from Long Island and vice versa. The Connecting Ferry used to be scheduled according to the Schedule of ‘Line Boat’ which operates between Port Blair, Shaheed Dweep, Swaraj Dweep, Rangat, Long Island and Strait Island.

Port Blair, July 24: Historic 44th Chess Olympiad Torch Relay which was launched by the Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi on 19th June 2022 at New Delhi reached Port Blair today the 24th July 2022.

Port Blair, July 24: The team of Prayas under the project ‘Access to Justice’ conducted an awareness camp at the  Anganwadi Centre, Collinpur. In spite of the heavy rain and inclement weather about 18 Participants participated which included the Anganwadi Worker and Her Helper.

Port Blair, July 24: Keeping in view the various complaints of road damage received from the general public, Shri, Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman and Shri. Dilkush Meena, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, South Andaman along with officials of NHIDCL inspected the NH-4 from Garacharma to Sippighat.

Port Blair, July 24: The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given a clarion call to strengthen the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Movement as the nation is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav this year. He has urged people to hoist the Triclour or display it in their homes between 13th and 15th August, 2022. The aim of the “Har Ghar Tiranga” Campaign is not only to inspire people but also an embodiment of our commitment to nation-building. The idea behind this initiative is to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of citizens and promote awareness about our National Flag.