Port Blair, Oct. 17: An awareness programme on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was organised by the Department of Fisheries at Mithakhari Gram Panchayat today. The programme was attended by Shri Mohd. Safiq, Pradhan, GP Mithakhari, Shri Farooque, Asst. Fisheries Officer, Smti Prema Khujur, Up-Sarpanch, Smti Salina Abha Minj, PRI Member, Smti Khadeeja, PRI Member apart from the fishers of the area.

Port Blair, Oct. 17: JSS South Andaman organised an event by planting of saplings under Swacchata Campaign at Govt. Senior Secondary School, Rangachang on 17/10/22. Saplings were handed over to teachers and students by BOM member Mr. Vijay Kumar. The students enthusiastically planted the saplings in the school compound. Students were briefed upon the importance and benefits of afforestation. Altogether 80 students had participated.

Port Blair, Oct. 17: On 16th October 2022, the Allu Arjun Army Andaman (AAAA) conducted the Swachtha Abhiyan in collaboration with Andaman Helping Hands, A&N Islands (AHHANI) and Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC) at Marina Park Beach.

Port Blair, Oct. 17: This is to inform to the passengers/general public that due to Administrative reasons the scheduled departure time of the vessel MV Kalighat for Campbell Bay via Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Chowra, Teressa, Katchal & Nancowry (all ports) on 18.10.2022 at 1000 Hrs from Haddo Wharf has been revised. Now the vessel will sail for Campbell Bay via all ports on the same day at 1400 Hrs instead of 1000 Hrs from Haddo Wharf.

Port Blair, Oct. 17: Under the National Programme for Control of Blindness & Visual Impairment, an Eye Screening Camp was conducted at Chatham Saw Mill today by an eye team headed by Dr. Kapil G. Shahare, Ophthalmologist, G. B. Pant Hospital as part of the observance of World Sight Day 2022.