Port Blair, April 3: The Indore International Chess Challengers Trophy begins today the 3rd April 2023 at The Emerald Heights International School, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

More than 300 chess players across India are participating in this prestigious event in which Five chess players from Andaman & Nicobar Islands are taking part viz. Shrihaan Karmkar, in Under 08, J S Virat in Under 10, K S Yojit in U-12 and K S Sanjhana Sri in U-16 Girls and K Tammaiah in open category.

On the auspicious occasion of 'Mahavir Jayanti', I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all the residents of A&N Islands.

Tirthankar Mahavir's divine life and noble teachings inspire us to lead a life of compassion, truth, humility, peace and non-violence. Let us draw inspiration from the life of Lord Mahavir and promote peace, love and harmony in our Islands by unwaveringly following the path of righteous action.

Car Nicobar, April 3: A SHGs mela was conducted by District Administration, Nicobar District, at Car Nicobar today at Edward Kutchet Park, Perka Village, Car Nicobar in coordination with local SHGs. As a part of this, a cultural evening was also organized. Shri. Hari Kallikkat, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District inaugurated the Mela in the presence of Shri. Piyush Singh Vijaykaran DANICS, Assistant Commissioner (HQ) Car Nicobar.

On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, I extend my warm greetings to the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Lord Mahavir taught non-violence, mercy on living beings and human values. Ideals, principles and message of Lord Mahavir are ever relevant.

Rangat, April 3: A meeting of the ASHA Workers was held at Rangat, Middle Andaman recently in which various problems and issues relating to the honorarium and other service benefits of ASHA Workers were discussed. The meeting decided to form a Union in the name and style “Andaman & Nicobar ASHA Workers Union”.