Port Blair, June 7: Shri Ajoy Bairagi, State President BJP, A&N Islands has raised important issues related to Aviation Sector with Gen V K Singh, MoS for MoRTH and Civil Aviation during his recent visit to Islands.

He discussed issues of Upgradation of Runway, where it is learnt that soon after monsoons runways will again be shut down for few days for upgradation. He requested the Minister to direct the concerned authority to take this work with minimum curtailment of runway.

Port Blair, June 7: The vaccination drive is continuing smoothly in A&N Islands. As per data available, a total of 6,82,012 doses of vaccine have been administered to beneficiaries in the age group of 18 and above so far. Similarly, 23,545 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in the age group of 15 to 18 yrs. and 12,762 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in the age group of 12 to 14 yrs. The number of beneficiaries administered precautionary dose of vaccine so far stood at 25782. 

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP has conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the sudden demise of Mr. D. Mohan Rao, age about 68 years (Retired Assistant Clerk, CIARI) R/o Japan Nallah Bathu Basti Father of Smt. D. Radhika, Councillor Ward No. 23 who passed away today. In his message Shri Jolly prayed to the Almighty to give peace to his eternal soul departed for heavenly abode and give strength to his bereaved family member to bear this irreparable loss.

Port Blair, June 7: During the RT-PCR test conducted on 220 passengers who arrived here yesterday, no positive case has been detected. Today, 13 flights with 1717 passengers arrived, out of which, 1486 passengers were vaccinated with both doses while RT-PCR test was conducted on 179 passengers and the reports are awaited.   

ALL THE SAILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

INTER ISLAND SECTOR:

MV Chowra will sail for Nancowry via Car Nicobar, Chowra, Teressa & Katchal on 08.06.2022 (Wed) at 0900 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 11.06.2022 (Sat) 0500 Hrs from Nancowry via same route.

Passenger Tickets for onward journey will be issued on 08.06.2022 at Haddo Wharf two hours prior to the departure time of the vessel based on the list provided by Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Port Blair and also after due verification of COVID Test Certificate and Islander Card/Local Certificate/Tribal Pass etc.

MV Campbell Bay will sail for Campbell Bay via Nancowry on 10.06.2022 (Fri) at 1000 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 11.06.2022 (Sat) at 1700 Hrs directly from Campbell Bay.