Port Blair, Dec. 16: A three (3) days training programme on “First Aid Fire Fighting & Disaster Preparedness” was conducted at Fire Service Training Centre, Fire Service (HQ) from 13/12/2022 to 15/12/2022 to sensitize Teacher, Govt Servants, Hoteliers, Coaching Institute and General Public. 

The participants were made aware of various activities of Andaman & Nicobar Fire Service i.e Fire Control Room, operational techniques of Water Tender, Rescue Tender & Disaster Management equipment’s i.e Search & Rescue equipment’s, Chain Saw, Concrete Cutter, Air Lifting Bag, Combi Tools etc. A live demonstration has been organised on fire-fighting by using various fire extinguishers on different types of fire at Fire Service (HQ) by involving the participants on the concluding day.

It is brought to the notice of the general consumers and government departments that power supply will remain suspended at the following area on 17.12.2022 (Saturday) from 0800 hrs. to 1300 hrs., in connection with replacement of old rail pole with G.I. Pipe Pole near Mariyamma Temple, Dollygunj, Port Blair.

Port Blair, Dec. 16: The vessel M.V. Swaraj Dweep which sailed from Chennai is expected to arrive at Port Blair on Dec.18, 2022 at 0600 hrs. She has on board a total Passenger of 320 adults + 2 infants (including 2 foreign nationals) and 22 Containers and 276.00 MT cargo.  On arrival, the vessel will be berthed at Haddo Wharf and passengers will be disembarked immediately.

Port Blair, Dec. 16: The Science Centre, Port Blair shall be organizing a ‘Sky Show’ on 17th & 18th December, 2022 between 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. The programme to be presented includes description about the Planet- Saturn & its satellites.   

Port Blair, Dec. 16: General public and tourists have been informed that the Museums of National Memorial Cellular Jail will remain closed for the visitors from 2 pm onwards on 19th December, 2022 due to administrative reasons.