Port Blair, July 24: CPI (M) has demanded a CBI investigation into the construction work of the new Terminal building of Port Blair International Airport and to book the officials and contractor firm involved in the corruption and poor quality of work directly or indirectly.  In a letter sent to Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India, New Delhi, Secretary, CPI (M) A & N State Organising Committee D. Ayyappan said that the new terminal building of the Port Blair International Airport was inaugurated online by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India at a function physically attended by the Minister of Civil Aviation himself and other dignitaries on 18th July, 2023.

Port Blair, July 24: Under the leadership of ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder, a press conference was held today by the Mahila Congress Team at Congress Office, Port Blair against the violence being carried on the minorities and womens of Manipur.

While addressing the meet, the Mahila’s strongly condemned the recent spate of violence against minorities and women in Manipur and expressed deep concern over the rising incidents of atrocities and emphasized the need for immediate action to protect the vulnerable sections of the society.

Port Blair, July 24: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi is offering a dual degree programme as per the National Education Policy 2020 in both ODL and online which will allow a student to pursue a degree from varsity through regular mode and another degree through IGNOU either in online or in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. 

Port Blair, July 24: The Government of India, Ministry of Women & Child Development has instituted the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to felicitate meritorious children in the country. The award is given to brave children as a tribute to the great valour and supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, younger sons of the tenth Sikh Guru, Govind Singh Ji for their supreme and unparalleled sacrifice on 26th December 1705 at the tender age of 9 and 6 years, respectively. The award is to commemorate the abiding commitment of the Government towards children and their well being. It will also provide an opportunity to understand and appreciate the capabilities and contribution of children in building our society and nation. The awards will inspire citizens to follow the league of PMRBP awardees. The recipients of the award shall be declared on 26th December on 'Veer Bal Diwas'. The maximum number of awards would be 25. However, any relaxation to this maximum number may be permitted at the discretion of the National Selection Committee. The Award in each category shall carry a Medal, a Certificate and Cash Prize of Rs. One lakh.

Port Blair, July 24: All the candidates who applied for the group-C post 'Cook' in DBRAIT have been informed that the list of shortlisted and not-shortlisted candidates is uploaded in the portal http://erecruitment. andaman.gov.in/. Claims and objections, if any should be sent at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before July 26, 2023, a press release from DBRAIT said.