Port Blair, May 2: The Govt. of India, Ministry of Science & Technology is implementing two flagship schemes namely Women Scientist Scheme and DST-Young Fellowship Scheme. The Women scientist scheme is introduced to give a strong foothold into the scientific profession and to encourage women in S & T domain, preferably those having a break in career and not having regular employment, to explore possibility of re-entry into the profession and research field. Any women scientist between the age of 27-57 years who has a break in their career but desire to return to mainstream can avail benefit out of this scheme. The scheme is open throughout the year, therefore there is no last date of application.

Port Blair, May 1: On the occasion of “May Day” and to express solidarity with the working class people and labours, the INTUC and its affiliated Trade Unions took out a procession on 1st May 2023 at 7.00 AM from Gandhi Bhavan which after passing through Gandhi Statue, Clock Tower, Annapurna, Atul Samiti Smriti culminated at Gandhi Bhavan. 

In addition to the workers of various Govt. Departments, organized and unorganized sectors, the May Day procession was attended by a large number of senior leaders of ANTCC and its frontal organizations, Municipal Councilors and PRI members.

Port Blair, May 1: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Administration to supply water in every villages under the Panchayats of Tushnabad, Mithakhadi, Ferrargunj, Namunaghar and Brindaban by deploying a sufficient number of water tankers.

Port Blair, May 1: The Andaman & Nicobar Administration in association with the Hoteliers Association of A & Nicobar Islands (HAANI) organized one of the flagship annual calendar event ‘Tuffman Island Ultra & Half Marathon Andaman (3rd Edition)’ powered by SeaShell Hotel Resort Spa on 30th April 2023 at Netaji Stadium. The event is a milestone for these Islands, promoting the spirit of sportsmanship and eco-tourism.

Port Blair, May 1: A get-together-cum- felicitation program was organised by the Hindu Seva Sangh at "VEENA", Wimberlygunj on 30/04/23 to recognise and Honour the non-members of Hindu Seva Sangh who have contributed immensely during the recently held Ramnavami Shobha Yatra. The Shobha Yatra which was organised by Hindu Seva Sangh, started from Sri Ram Mandir Chunabhatta and concluded at Chouldari.