Port Blair, Feb. 1: A Town Official Language Implementation Committee has been constituted by the Official Language Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi for effective implementation of Official Language Policy in Central Government’s subordinate Offices located at Port Blair. Chief Secretary, A&N Administration and Assistant Director (OL), A&N Administration is officiating as Chairman and Member Secretary of this Committee respectively.

Port Blair, Feb. 1: The Directorate of Tourism, A&N Administration intends to participate in ‘SATTE -Noida, Delhi’ scheduled to be held from Feb.9 to 11, 2023 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. In this regard, the Tourism Department has invited the Island based Tour Operators / Travel Agencies enlisted with the Directorate of Tourism to submit their willingness in writing along with copy of the enlistment letter and rent of Rs. 20,000/-for participation in this above event, through DD in favour of Sr. Account Officer (IP&T) to the Directorate of IP&T by Feb.3, 2023 till 4 pm.

Port Blair, Feb. 1: Applications have been invited from eligible Fishers/Fish farmers/Fish workers & Fish vendors/Fisheries Development Corporations/Self Help Groups/Joint Liability Groups in Fisheries Sector/Fisheries Co-operatives/Fish Farmers Producers Organizations /Companies /SC&STs /Women /Differently abled persons for availing subsidy under the following beneficiary oriented activities of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

Port Blair, Feb.1: The vessel MV Campbell Bay will sail for Kolkata via Mayabunder on Feb.11, 2023 at 0800 hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on Feb.17, 2023 at 1400 hrs from Kolkata via Mayabunder. Passenger tickets for the above sailing will be issued to the general public from Feb.2 onwards at STARS Ticketing Counters.

Port Blair, Feb. 1: As per Meteorological Department weather report, distant cautionary signal number-I has been hoisted at Port Blair Port.  For further enquiries / information, one may contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077. For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.