Port Blair, May 31: In terms of the provisions contained under Section 135C of the Representation of the People Act 1951 and read with Rule 86 of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Excise Regulation 2012, Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has ordered that 04/06/2024 (Date of Counting) to be observed as ‘DRY DAY’.

No liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and establishments selling/serving liquor shall be permitted to sell/serve liquor to anyone whosoever on the aforesaid day.

Port Blair, May 31: All concerned have been informed that the Election Commission of India has notified the period between 7 am on 19th April, 2024 (Friday) and 6.30 pm on 1st June 2024 (Saturday) as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the print or electronic media or dissemination in manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the General Elections-2024, shall be prohibited.  

Port Blair, May 31: The 29th Round of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination, as part of the 4th Phase of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), will begin in the South Andaman district w.e.f. 1st June, 2024 and will continue for one month. This comprehensive program includes vaccinating cattle and buffaloes against FMD, ear tagging these animals, and registering them in the Pashudhan Portal.

Port Blair, May 31: The general public have been informed that as per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, a modus operandi has been evolved for receiving counting related information and complaints of the general public round the clock through Helpline Number 1950 which will be available for operation from 01/06/2024.

Port Blair, May 31: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on June 1 & 2. Due to squally weather, wind speed reaching 40-50 Kmph is very likely to occur to be along and off Andaman & Nicobar coast. Sea condition is very likely to be rough. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till June 3.