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Port Blair, Sept. 5: As per the direction of the Competent Authority, the Office timing for Departments/Offices under A&N Administration has been restored. As per the revised circular issued by Assistant Secretary (GA), the Office timing for Departments/Offices will now be from 8.30 am to 5 pm with half an hour break from 1 pm to 1.30 pm with immediate effect. It may be recalled that vide Administration’s Order No. 642 dated 13.03.2023, the Office timing was modified as 7.30 am to 4.30 pm.
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Port Blair, Sept. 4: To express gratitude to visiting tourists and to show that Andaman & Nicobar Islands values and cherishes tourists, the Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has proposed for Free Entry in all Tourist places for tourists and Islanders on World Tourism Day on 27th September 2023.
In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands, the Member of Parliament pointed out that Tourism is not merely a sector here; it's the lifeline for thousands of Islands. It stands as one of the most substantial industries in the Islands, providing employment opportunities to thousands of our youths and generating significant revenue for the government.
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Port Blair, Sept. 4: The Andaman and Nicobar Command conducted a comprehensive mock drill on 04 Sep 23, to assess emergency services' readiness for an Air Crash Accident including Mass Casualty Evacuation at the Veer Savarkar International Airport. Various stakeholders joined to holistically exercise collective response capabilities.
Coordinated by INS Utkrosh, this exercise involved medical units of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, relevant government agencies (which included Health Services, Disaster Management, GB Pant Hospital, Pillar Hospital, Civil Police, CISF, Air Port Authority of India), and airline operators.
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Port Blair, Sept. 4: Ms. Acharapan Yavaprapas, Consul-General of Thailand in Kolkata & Mr. Pichaya Lapasthamrong, Consul Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata called on Admiral D.K. Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) Hon’ble Lt Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency today at Raj Niwas. Discussed initiatives to strengthen Bilateral Relations by promoting Maritime trade/investment, direct flights to/from Southeast Asian countries and strengthening of Cruise Tourism for significant Economic & Tourism benefits in A&N Islands.
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Port Blair, Sept. 4: In the wake of a recent unfortunate incident at the Atlanta Point parking area in Port Blair, the Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) has submitted an earnest appeal to the Andaman & Nicobar Administration for compensation to the vehicle owners affected by the natural calamity.
The incident, which occurred due to extreme winds and adverse weather conditions, witnessed a colossal tree uproot, resulting in substantial damage to approximately six to seven vehicles and, regrettably, causing injuries to one individual.
Read more: AATO Appeals for Compensation to Vehicle Owners Affected by Natural Calamity