Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 14: The Department of Industries, A&N Administration with the support and co-ordination of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), New Delhi organized a day long Workshop-cum-Meeting on Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024 and Minimizing Regulatory Compliance Burden (RCB) in the Conference Hall of the Department of Industries, Middle Point today.

Kamorta, Oct. 14: In pursuance to the directions of the Directorate of RD, PRIs and ULBs, A&N Administration and with the support of District Administration, Nicobar, a Social Mobilization Camp-cum-Community Interaction programme was conducted at Pilpillow village in Kamorta under Nancowry Block under Deen Dayal Antyodaya- National Rural Livelihood Mission, a flagship programme of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 14: The Andaman and Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) will conduct A & N State Sub Junior (U-15) Chess Championship 2024 on 20th October 2024 at PBMC Community Hall, Dairy Farm. The event will serve as a selection event for the upcoming 49th National Sub Junior Chess championship scheduled to be held in Hosur, Tamilnadu from 2nd Nov to 11th Nov. 2024.  The top four players each in Boys & Girls will be selected for the Nationals.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 14: The Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration conducted an informative and impactful awareness program on the ‘Ill Effects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse’. Held under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) banner, this initiative targeted Child Helpline (CHL) and Women Helpline (WHL) staff. The program was aimed at educating employees about the importance of reducing drug demand and their role in combating substance abuse within the community.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 14: The Electricity Department had earlier announced the implementation of a 100% cashless payment system for energy bills, effective August 1, 2024.

To facilitate the consumers for a smooth transition to the cashless payment system, the department will continue payment counters at site offices opened during the first five working days of each month. Additionally, staff at each site office will be available throughout the month to assist and guide the public and consumers for online payments through Urja pay Portal.