Port Blair, Dec. 30: The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, South Andaman conducted a three days training programme on “Importance of Balanced Nutrition for Women and Children” for Extension Functionaries from 27th to 29th December 2022 at its campus. The objective of the programme was to upscale the knowledge of Anganwadi workers regarding Food and Nutritional needs of Women and Children.

Port Blair, Dec. 30: Dr. Himanshu Kumar Bose, Registrar, Student Registration Division (SRD), IGNOU, New Delhi paid a courtesy visit to Regional Centre Port Blair on 30th December 2022 and interacted with staffs.

Port Blair, Dec. 30: The road portion from RBV Vidyalaya Jn. to Hawaghar Jn. will be closed for all the vehicular movements for 10 days w.e.f. 2.01.2023. Hence, all the vehicles will be diverted through Hawaghar Jn., a notification issued by DM (SA) said.  

Port Blair, Dec. 30: Firing practice by CG Dornier will be carried out on Jan. 3, 6, 9, 17, 20, 23 & 31, 2023 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Safe flying height is above 6000 feet AMSL. All concerned have been warned to keep themselves and their vessels/fishing boat away from the firing range during the above mentioned date and time, a notification issued by DM (SA) said.

Port Blair, Dec. 29: Dr Bharati P. Pawar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare visited RMRC-ICMR, Port Blair today. Dr P. Vijayachari, Director, RMRC, Port Blair briefed the Minister about the functioning of the institution in the presence of all scientists and representative from DHS.

During the interaction, Hon’ble MoS was also briefed about the background and achievements of RMRC, Port Blair. She was informed that RMRC, Port Blair is the WHO Collaborative Laboratory for Leptospirosis and the lone laboratory for SEAR. She was also informed about the reduction of malaria cases in Southern group of Islands due to continuous efforts of RMRC along with the support of DHS, ANTRI, Directorate of Tribal Welfare, A&N Administration.