Port Blair, Aug 30: The School of Agriculture, IGNOU in collaboration with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has jointly developed the Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management (DACM) programme. The programme aims to sensitize the farming community on cost management and return maximization and to create awareness on optimal utilization of agricultural resources, enhance the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial capabilities of the farming communities. This course will also be benefited for enhance the knowledge and proficiency in agriculture value chain management and agriculture supply chain management. The programme will be advantageous for progressive farmers, urban and rural youth, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, extension workers, NGO personnel/trainers, members of cooperative societies, and self-help groups, among others.

Port Blair, Aug 30: Shri Munner Ahmed of Car Nicobar has been promoted to the cadre of DANICS. The Nicobar Youth Association’s President, Shri. Rayhaan Pasha and the Managing Committee of Tribal Development Council have expressed their heartiest congratulations. His promotion brings all kinds of new challenges and opportunities for him to help the people of A & N Islands especially the tribal peoples, said a communication from NYA wishing Shri Munner Ahmed the best for his future endevours.

Port Blair, Aug. 29: All Islanders have been informed that the Andaman and Nicobar Administration shall be conducting a Mock Exercise simulating scenario of an earthquake followed by tsunami on 30.08.2024 from 0900 hrs to 1600 hrs as a part of State Level Mock Exercise-2024. This exercise is part of ongoing efforts to enhance disaster preparedness and ensure the safety of our life and property in our Islands.

Port Blair, Aug. 30: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gol is implementing the Central Sector Scheme of ‘Free coaching for OBC students’. The objective of the Scheme is to provide coaching of good quality for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates to enable them appear in competitive examinations for obtaining appropriate jobs in Public/Private Sector and/or for securing admissions in reputed technical and professional higher education institutions.

Port Blair, Aug. 29: The general public have been informed that as part of the State Level Mock Exercise-2024 to be held tomorrow (Aug. 30), the Sirens installed in the premises of Secretariat, DBRAIT, DSS Marine, Chatham Saw Mill (Forest Dept), Police Station Aberdeen, Police Station Pahargaon, Police Station Chatham, JNRM College, Port Blair, Fish Landing Centre, Junglighat, IOC, Forest Guest House Corbyn’s Cove, Police Station Bambooflat, Police Station, Ograbraj, Police Station, Chouldari, Police Station, Humfrigunj, OP Wimberlygunj, OP Ferrargunj, Police Booth, Hatitaapu, OP Tirur, Tirur Jarawa Protection Post, OP Radhanagar, Rajiv Gandhi Aquaculture, Kodiyghat, Police Station, Shaheed Dweep, Police Station, Swaraj Dweep, Nimbutala, Rangat, OP 19 Km, R.K Pur, L/Andaman, Fire Station, Hut Bay (L/Andaman), EOC, Car Nicobar,  A.E Office, APWD, Teressa, JE Office, APWD, Chowra,  A.E Office, APWD, Katchal, EOC, Kamorta and EOC, Campbell Bay for issuance alerts & warnings to the general public during any disaster/emergency through blowing of sirens at high pitch/volume.