Port Blair, June 23: The Andaman & Nicobar Administration, in collaboration with the Wadhwani Center for Government Digital Transformation (WGDT) of the Wadhwani Foundation, successfully completed a three-day intensive reskilling program for its leadership and mid-level officers. The training, held from June 19 to 21 focused on cutting-edge technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Computer Vision (CV), Generative AI (GenAI), and Data-Driven Insights for policy transformation, program enhancement, and improved service delivery.

Port Blair, June 23: On the occasion of 10th International Day of Yoga 2024, an Exhibition- cum-Awareness Programme on Millets was organized by the AYUSH Wing of DHS at the Community Hall, Chouldari Village yesterday. Smti Tapasi Saha, Pardhan, Gram Panchayat Chouldhari was the chief guest on the occasion. She lauded the efforts of AYUSH Wing for organizing this awareness camp on Millets for the benefit of the general public. Smti Chetali, Samiti Member also stressed on the need for organizing such awareness camps on nutritional values of Millets.

Port Blair, June 23: In line with the nationwide rollout of new criminal laws, the Andaman and Nicobar Police has launched a dedicated 24/7 helpline to ensure seamless coordination and effective implementation across these Islands. The Helpline No. 9531856083, is now operational and aims to enhance public safety and the administration of justice by providing a direct line of communication for all stakeholders.

Rangat, June 23: The Deputy Commissioner of North & Middle Andaman, Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, inaugurated a new e-corner at the Administrative Block in Rangat today. The Assistant Commissioner, Rangat, Shri Atul Soni and other Revenue officials were present on the occasion.

Port Blair, June 23: On promulgation of Andaman & Nicobar Value Added Tax Regulation, 2017, the Andaman & Nicobar Value Added Tax Rules, 2020 framed for the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in A & N Islands.

Accordingly, the Andaman & Nicobar Administration vide Notification No. 05/2022 dated 05th January, 2022 has designated Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies as Value Added Tax Officer (VATO), Inspector of Cooperative Societies as Assistant Value Added Tax Officer (AVATO) and Sub-Inspector of Cooperative Societies as Inspector of VAT respectively to carry out the assessment of VAT, computation and imposition of penalties, computation of interest due or owed, anti-tax evasion etc. under Value Added Tax Regulation, 2017 and the Value Added Tax Rules, 2020 in A & N Islands.