Chennai, Aug 1:  Christopher W. Hodges assumed the post of Consul General of the United States of America in Chennai on Monday, July 31, 2023.

On his arrival, Consul General Hodges said, “I’m honored to represent the United States in southern India at such an exciting time in the U.S.-India relationship.  Our work reflects the local and regional dynamism that enhances our broader bilateral partnership, including our rich commercial and educational ties and the exciting work our two countries are doing together on space cooperation.  I’m also proud to support the large U.S. citizen population in our district and consular services that strengthen our people-to-people ties.”

Port Blair, Aug 1: Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been elected to the Committee on Official Language, subject to provisions of the Official Languages Act,1963.

Port Blair, Aug 1: The Department of Telecommunications with collective efforts of the centre and state Government has reached the internet to remotest parts of the A&N Islands, which is a pivot tool for economic development.

Diglipur, Aug 1: To dry up the supplies of illicit liquor, as a part of zero-tolerance against bootlegging, a strategy of jungle search has been adopted in N&MA District. In the recent past, several jungle search operations were carried out, the operation has yielded excellent results in apprehending and recovering major haul of Illicit Liquor/Lehan.

Port Blair, Aug 1: In the process of Augmentation of water resources in the city, apart from various projects which are being undertaken such as Creation of Ponds, Borewells, wells and Check-weirs in a time bound manner, rainwater harvesting at household level is a critical aspect.