Port Blair, Oct. 22: On October 21, 2023, the CID Unit, A&N Police organized a Blood Donation camp at Crime Against Women Cell (CAW Cell) premises in Port Blair to honor the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day in collaboration with the A&N AIDS Control Society of GB Pant Hospital. The primary goal was to replenish local blood supplies and raise awareness about regular blood donation. The event took place from 0900 hrs to 1230 hrs and saw enthusiastic participation of 29 police personnel who donated blood.

Kamorta, Oct.21: A demonstration program was organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services in association with ATMA at Kamorta focusing on the preparation of Azolla pits and Azolla cultivation in farmers' fields. Four farmers benefited from this initiative viz. Shri Taufique Ahmed from Kamorta, Smti Inlonti from Pilpillow, Smti Aysha Majid from Kamorta and Shri Frazer James from Kakana. During the programme, these farmers were educated about sustainable farming techniques, highlighting Azolla as a nutrient-rich fodder source. They also learned about its eco-friendly attributes, its effectiveness as a disease controller, and how it can enhance egg production, milk production, and promote livestock growth.

Port Blair, Oct 20: In a well-attended ceremony held at Sagaritara School today at 11:00 AM, the Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma praised the students and dedicated teachers of the school for their exceptional achievement of a 100% pass rate in the CBSE Class X examinations during the 2022-23 academic session.

During the ceremony, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to Fr. Albinus Barla, Manager of Sagaritara School on behalf of all students, teachers and staff, who played a pivotal role in achieving this remarkable academic feat.

Port Blair, Oct. 21: Passengers/general public have been informed that in view of celebration of Durga Puja, the Directorate of Shipping Services has scheduled additional trip from Port Blair to Shaheed Dweep with effect from Oct. 20 to 24, 2023. The vessel will sail for Shaheed Dweep from Port Blair at 1300 hrs from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail back to Port Blair at 1500 hrs from Shaheed Dweep.

Port Blair, Oct. 20: The Andaman & Nicobar Police is excited to introduce an innovative and modern feedback management system that incorporates QR code technology. This cutting-edge system empowers residents and citizens of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide instant feedback and report concerns with ease, directly from their smartphones.

How Does the QR Code System Work?