Port Blair, Aug 28: In a significant step towards safeguarding the interests of small traders and petty shop owners in Corbyn's Cove beach area, a meeting was held in which it was unanimously decided to constitute a trade union named "Small Traders Union, Corbyn's Cove", to address the various challenges faced by local traders and shop owners. The new union will operate as an affiliated union of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC).

Port Blair, Aug 28: In a swift and decisive operation, PS Billiground successfully uncovered an illegal drug sale at Billiground based on credible information received. The operation was conducted under the direction of Shri Rahul L. Nair, IPS SDPO Rangat. A dedicated team, led by SI Dhiraj Kishen, I/c PS Billiground and comprising of HCs Amrita Bawali, Pradeep Kr. Kindo, PCs Mohd. Mustafa, Abhijit Mondal & Neelam Tirkey, along with two independent witnesses, was immediately formed to take action.

Port Blair, Aug. 28: The Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Government of Maharashtra proposes to organize a Startup Week 2024 for supporting and boosting the startup ecosystem in Maharashtra. All India startups with a valid DPIIT recognition certificate with deployment ready Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is eligible to apply online. The top 100 startups will be shortlisted for pitching and final 24 startups would be selected across various sectors.

Mayabunder, Aug. 27: The Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, convened a crucial review meeting with the Engineering Wing of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to assess the progress of ongoing projects, discuss the status of pending works, and strategize plans for upcoming initiatives within the district.

Port Blair, Aug. 28: To celebrate National Sports Day on 29th August 2024, a series of events have been organized by Sports Authority of India in association with Police Entertainment Team (PET), Andaman & Nicobar Police. To create mass awareness on importance of sports, a skit will be demonstrated by Police Entertainment Team in various schools of Port Blair. This will be followed by sports quiz to be organized by SAI for school students.