Port Blair, May 21: A One-Day Chess Workshop for players and arbiters was organised by Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) today (20.05.2023) at TSG Emerald Port Blair. Renowned International Arbiter, FIDE Lecturer, Rating Officer in AICF and a councillor of World Chess Federation Fair Play Commission, Mr. Gopakumar M S was the lecturer for the workshop.

Port Blair, May 21: The Congress Campaign Committee Chairman, A&N Islands Mr. TSG Bhasker on Friday demanded for filling up of Ex-Cadre posts in various departments by promoting Feeder Grade Officers from Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

In a letter addressed to the Hon'ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands, Mr. Bhasker expressed his concern over the non-posting of a single local officer from A&N Islands in DANICS and Ex-Cadre posts under Administration.

Port Blair, May 21: Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) on Sunday observed the 32nd Death Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Late. Rajiv Gandhi, Former Prime Minister of India, at Gandhi Bhawan, Port Blair.

Port Blair, May 21: To minimise the losses suffered and troubles faced by local Tour Operators, local Hotel Owners and visiting tourists during any natural calamities like cyclone, high wind, depression, earthquake etc., the Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to introduce an insurance policy in collaboration with private players for visiting tourists.

Port Blair, May 21: The Govt. of India, Ministry of Women & Child Development has launched scheme for women affected by violence namely ‘Women Helpline-181'. The scheme is being implemented through the Department of Social Welfare. The Women Helpline-181 is functioning at Quarter No. JG-6, Type V, Junglighat near AYUSH Hospital and it provides immediate and integrate assistance to Women in distress round the clock 24hours.