Port Blair, Aug 6: August 5, 2023 marks the completion of four years since the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 being annulled and the state of Jammu and Kashmir dismantled. This assault on the Constitution and federalism presaged an all-round attack on the rights of citizens in Jammu and Kashmir.

The last five years under Central rule have seen steps to alter the very identity of Jammu and Kashmir with change in domicile laws and land rights. There is a concerted move to change the demography of the state.

Port Blair, Aug. 6: Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative has been launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day i.e. on 10th October 2022. In view of this, a campaign on how to seek help through Tele-MANAS consultations and awareness of services of District Mental Health Units is being conducted at various places such as Panchayats, Schools, Colleges etc.

Port Blair, Aug. 6: The Spot Round Counselling of CSAB NEUT- 2023 for allotment of vacant seats of degree level Engineering, Architecture and Pharmacy course reserved at mainland institutions is scheduled to be held on 10.08.2023 at from am onwards in the Auditorium of Tagore Govt. College of Education, Port Blair.

The Spot Round allotment will be made to candidates as per JEE Main Rank – 2023 and category-wise vacant seats for Engineering and Architecture seats at the time of counselling. The details of eligibility requirement and academic qualifications for allotment of degree level Engineering, Architecture and Pharmacy course may be seen in the CSAB NEUT- 2023 information Brochure.

With the increasing use of Digital Payment Systems, A&N Islands has also witnessed a sharp increase in digital payment frauds. Cyber fraudsters are finding new methods to dupe vulnerable and unsuspecting citizens. With an aim to prevent financial losses to the general public through online frauds, Andaman & Nicobar Police once again appeals to public to take following precautions:

Port Blair, Aug. 6: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration is implementing a component “Motorization of Traditional Craft” under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme – “Blue Revolution” wherein subsidy is provided for purchase of Outboard/Inboard Marine Engine /Fishing Gear & Propeller. The pattern of subsidy and eligibility criteria for the programme of the scheme are as under:-