Port Blair, Jan. 29: As per Meteorological Department weather report, due to squally weather associated with low pressure area over South East Bay of Bengal and adjoining East Equatorial Indian Ocean, wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph is likely to prevail along and off Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till Jan. 30, 2023.

Port Blair, Jan 27: Impressive parade, colourful cultural programme, presentation of medals and Lt Governor’s Commendation Certificates marked 74th Republic Day celebration in A&N Islands yesterday. The main function for the Republic Day was held at Marina Park road stretch wherein the Hon’ble Lt Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) unfurled the National Tricolour.  The function was attended among others by Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, DGP, Shri Neeraj Thakur, IPS, senior Officers of Defence & Civil Administration and public representatives.  

Port Blair, Jan 27: The 11th National Schools Chess Championship 2023 began at Hosur, Tamil Nadu today morning. The championship is being held for school Children of various category viz Under 07, U-09, U-11, U-13, U-15 & U-17 Boys & Girls for five days from 27.01.2023 to 31.01.2023 over 9 rounds in classical mode.

Port Blair, Jan 27: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) President, Mr. Rangalal Halder launched ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo Abhiyan’ on 26th January 2023 from Aberdeen Bazaar in presence of several Congress party leaders and Public.

Port Blair, Jan 27: A ceremonial parade was conducted to commemorate 74th Republic Day on 26 Jan 2023 at Marina Park Road, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The parade was reviewed by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM, NM (Retd), the Chief Guest. The parade was led by Lt Cdr Rohul Rana Ameen of the Andaman and Nicobar Command and comprised contingents from Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and A&N Police.