Port Blair, Aug. 11: Three positive cases have been detected today in A&N Islands, of which, 2 were from incoming flight passengers who arrived here yesterday. Today, 9 flights with 1378 passengers arrived, out of which, 894 passengers were vaccinated with both doses while RT-PCR test was conducted on 110 passengers and the reports are awaited.  

ALL THE SAILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

INTER ISLAND SECTOR:

MV Campbell Bay will sail for Campbell Bay via Nancowry on 18.08.2022 (Thu) at 1000 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 20.08.2022 (Sat) at 0900 Hrs from Campbell Bay via Nancowry.

Passenger Tickets for onward journey will be issued on 18.08.2022 at Haddo Wharf two hours prior to the departure time of the vessel based on the list provided by Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Port Blair and also after due verification of COVID Test Certificate and Islander Card/Local Certificate/Tribal Pass etc.

Port Blair, Aug 10: Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency called on Hon'ble Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah at New Delhi on 09.08.2022. Discussed Projects being executed by A&N Administration independently during last 5 years. Also, on completion of five years of constitution of Islands Development Agency, reviewed current status & progress of Infrastructure/Hospitality/ Tourism/Strategic mega projects in A&N Islands through its aegis- in particular the substantial & unprecedented Investments in A&N Islands consequent to these initiatives.

Port Blair, Aug 10: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Administration to resume the night bus service of STS from Diglipur to Port Blair.

On the auspicious occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’, I extend my warm and best wishes to all the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The festival of ‘Raksha Bandhan’ is a symbol of the unique bond of love and affection between brothers and sisters. This festival inspires ourselves towards commitment to secure the dignity of women for progress of society.