Port Blair, Aug 11: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma visited a large number of places in Port Blair and South Andaman and participated in the Raksha Bandhan programme.

Port Blair, Aug 11: Shri D. Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M) Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee met the new Chief Secretary, A&N Administration at his chamber in the Secretariat on 10th August, 2022 and submitted a Memorandum containing some of the burning issues of the islanders.  He told the Chief Secretary that about 10,000 posts of various categories (direct recruit posts) are lying vacant under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration. CPI (M) stated in the Memorandum that a large number of these posts are operational posts and should have been filled up immediately on its falling vacant.

Port Blair, Aug 11: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan- the inseparable bond of Love & Trust between a brother and sister, the District Administration organized a small event for the children of Child Care Institutions of South Andaman on 11th August 2022 at Balika Niketan, Attam Pahar.

Port Blair, Aug 11: The Government of India has initiated ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to inculcate a personal connect between the citizens of India and the National Flag marking the 75th year of Indian Independence and to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people as well as to promote awareness about the Indian National Flag.  

Port Blair, Aug 11: Traffic arrangements have been made for the rehearsals of the Independence Day celebrations on 13th August 2022 (Saturday) (Full Dress Rehearsal) and for the main function on 15th August 2022 (Monday). Accordingly:

1)            The carcade of Hon’ble Lt. Governor and other dignitaries, holders of parking card ‘P’ shall be parked inside the Netaji Stadium and near the Andaman Club.

2)            The holders of car parking label ‘P’, may use any route of their choice to approach the place of function, but are requested to reach the place of function latest by 0830 hrs., failing which, their vehicles will be stopped near the Gymkhana Crossing, RK Mission and Fire Brigade (HQ) crossings.