Port Blair, Oct. 15: As part of Ayushman Bhavah campaign, the District Health Society, South Andaman under National Health Mission conducted Ayushman Bhavah Health Camp at CHC Bambooflat today in coordination with Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Science (ANIIMS) & Directorate of Health Services, A&N Administration. The health consultation / screening was provided to around 112 patients by specialists in Medicine, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery, ENT & Ophthalmology.

Mayabunder, Oct. 15: The Department of Agriculture in association with Union Territory Agriculture Technology Management Agency (UTATMA) celebrated Mahila Kisan Diwas based on theme ‘Sustainable Agriculture through Gender Inclusion and Participation’ today at Karmatang Community Hall, Mayabunder. Smti. Mary Clostica, Panchayat Samiti Member and Resource Person of Self Help Group was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, she appreciated the Department for celebrating the day in their village and urged to avail benefits of various agriculture and allied sector schemes. The programme was also graced by Smti. Naw Ahtho and Smti Naw Thomaytoo, senior citizens of Karmatang village.

Port Blair, Oct. 15: Thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands and thunderstorm with lightning and heavy rain (07-11 cm) is also likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands on Oct. 16, 17, 18 & 19. For further enquiries / information contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077. For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.

Port Blair, Oct. 15: Spot Admission for the courses offered by Pondicherry University Campus at Brookshabad for MBA (Business Administration), MSc (Marine Biology), and MSc (Coastal Disaster Management) will be held from October 16 to 20. Interested students even those who have not appeared for CUET can avail this opportunity. They can meet the concerned Head of Department for admission with original certificates.

CPI (M) Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee mourn the sudden demise of Smt Elizabeth Pious, Retired Teacher and wife of Com R. Pious D’silva, former President of CITU A & N State Committee today (15.10.2023) early morning at Port Blair.  She was 79 years.  CPI (M) conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.   

Details of the funeral will be decided later on by her family.