Port Blair, Nov. 1: Since the last couple of months, Canine Distemper Virus infection- a life threatening canine viral disease has been noticed in dogs in and around Port Blair. Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) causes a major disease in domestic dogs that develops as a serious systemic infection in unvaccinated or improperly vaccinated dogs. Distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by a Morbillivirus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of puppies and dogs.  Symptoms of Canine Distemper in dogs include a high rise in temperature 103 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (Diphasic fever), dry nose, congested eyes, occulonasal discharge, pneumonia, loss of appetite, vomition, abdominal pain, etc.

Port Blair, Nov. 1: Yet another proud moment for Islanders as A Chirag Kumar, a young chess player from Andaman & Nicobar Islands has opened his International Rating as per the latest FIDE Rating list published on 31st October 2022 by World Chess Federation (FIDE)

Port Blair, Nov. 1: The schedule of All India Trade Test (AITT) for supplementary candidates has been received from Directorate General of Training (DGT), New Delhi, for theoretical subjects of Annual pattern (2018 to 2021) & Semester pattern (2014 to 2017), under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) for various Engineering and Non-engineering trades.

Port Blair, Nov. 1:  National Executive Member & Former State President of BJP, Shri. Vishal Jolly has demanded for early resumption of all water sports activities closed due to administrative issues in a letter addressed to Chief Secretary, A&N Administration today.

Port Blair, Nov. 1: A&N AIDS Control Society (ANACS) conducted a mainstreaming training programme on HIV/AIDS for the Trainees of YESHUVA, Institute of Health Science on 31.10.2022 at 11.00 am at Junglighat. A total of 95 participants participated the training programme.