Port Blair, May 7: 162nd Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was celebrated in Tagore Government College of Education, Port Blair. On this occasion a weeklong programme- “Tagore Jayanti Utsav”, was conducted by the College to honour the Life and Legacy of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. During this weeklong programme from 3rd May to 7th May various Inter-College Competitions were organised under various themes to showcase the cultural and artistic talents of students of various higher education institutions.

Port Blair, May 7: APWD has invited suggestions from general public on ways and measures to augment water supply in Port Blair. The suggestions may include rejuvenation of non-functional ponds, abandoned Japanese wells, identification of water streams & new bore wells and any other water sources which may be utilized for public use. The suggestions may be sent on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within the next 15 days.

Port Blair, May 5: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor to construct a Fish Landing Jetty in Khadi Basti area of Baratang Island.

In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament said that the fishing community of Baratang Island has been facing severe difficulties due to the absence of a Fish Landing Jetty at Khadi Basti of Oralkatcha village. The lack of Fish Landing Jetty is posing a serious threat to the lives of the fishermen as Crocodile sightings are very common in the area.

Port Blair, May 5: The Congress Campaign Committee Chairman, A&N Islands Mr. TSG Bhasker on Friday highlighted an important issue regarding conversion/diversion of land for house construction in A&N Islands.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor A&N Islands, Bhasker said that a large number of people who own hilly and paddy land are facing acute difficulties for constructing their houses in the Islands as they need permission for its diversion from the Revenue Department.