Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: Ayushman Pakhwada is being observed from September 20 to 30, 2024 to mark 6 years of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and 3 years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). As part of the observance, an orientation session was organized by the State Health Agency, A&N Islands for the students of 3rd Year MBBS Part-I (batch –2021), Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, A & N Islands.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: As part of World Tourism Day celebration- 2024, the Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration organized a Drawing/Painting competition for school students yesterday at Andaman Club. More than 60 students from various Schools of Sri Vijayapuram and its adjoining areas enthusiastically participated in the competition. The theme of the drawing/painting competition was ‘Tourism & Peace’. 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: The Directorate of Rural Development (RD), PRIs, and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of A&N Administration under Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign 2024 is conducting various IEC activities in Gram Panchayat and Blocks in collaboration with all Line Department of the UT of A&N Islands. This event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, students, and community leaders.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: The Department of CS &CA has extended the last date for updating e-KYC for the left out Ration Card beneficiaries upto 31.07.2024. However, it is noticed that in spite of repeated request and all possible effort, there are considerable number of (APL, AAY & PHH) beneficiaries who have not yet approached their Fair Price Shops or the Department of CS&CA or respective Supply Units functioning in the inter Islands for updating their e-KYC.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: Swell waves in the range of 16.0 - 18.0 sec period with 1.1 - 1.7 m height have been forecasted till 1730 hours of Sept.27, 2024. There is a possibility of surging of waves and boats have been advised to ply with utmost vigilance and recreation to be with due care.