Port Blair, Sept. 11: With regards to the claims and objections received from the candidates in respect of the Answer Keys published in the e-recruitment portal on 28.08.2023 for the written examination held on 23.08.2023 and 26.08.2023 to the post of Agriculture Assistant and Agriculture Officer respectively under the Department of Agriculture, candidates have been informed that the revised Answer Keys of Question Paper Sets for the above mentioned posts have been uploaded in the A&N State portal www.andaman.gov.in  and in the e-recruitment portaI http://erecruitment.andaman.gov.in.

Port Blair, Sept. 11: The last date for fresh admission for all programmes (except Certificate Programmes) without late fee and Re-Registration (with late fee of Rs.200) for July 2023 cycle has been extended upto 20th September, 2023. For online Admission and Re-registration, the students are advised to log on to https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ and https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/.

Rangat, Sept. 10: With the heavy downpours in the last 15 days, the condition of the National Highway (NH4) got worsened, making the lives of thousands of people of Middle & North Andaman miserable. After the repeated unheeded requests to the Administration and the construction agency NHIDCL, finally the anguished residents of the Rangat and Bakultala Panchayats have decided to hold protests, staging ‘Chakka Jam’.

Port Blair, Sept. 10: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma called on the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands on Friday (07.09.2023) morning wherein he highlighted many crucial issues related to the Islanders and development of these Islands. The issues discussed are as follows:

1) Pension Increase for Old Age People: The Member of Parliament informed the Lt. Governor that many elderly citizens are struggling due to inflation. Their existing pensions don't meet their needs, especially with rising costs. In light of their challenges, he appealed for an increase in the old-age pension to Rs. 5000. He said that many elderly people have to pay monthly rent for a room and there are other expenses of treatment, medicines and transport. The current pension amount often falls short of covering their essential needs, leaving them in a state of financial strain.

Port Blari, Sept. 10: It is a proud moment for islanders as Roshan Senthil Kumar, a young chess player from Port Blair has brought laurels to A & N Islands by becoming the first Chess Player from Andaman & Nicobar Islands to achieve International Title by World Chess Federation.