Port Blair, May 9: As per the Meteorological Department’s weather report, thundersquall (wind speed reaching 55-65 gusting to 75 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands and heavy to very heavy rain (07-20 cm) is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on May 10. Thundersquall (wind speed reaching 55-65 gusting to 75 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands. Heavy to very heavy rain (07-20 cm) is also likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands and heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands on May 11.

Harminder Bay, May 9: Fruits are an essential component of healthy diet and play a major role in providing essential nutrients to the body. Post-COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased emphasis on importance of consumption of fruits. A number of major and underutilized fruits can be cultivated under island condition in home gardens with minimum maintenance.

Port Blair, May 9: Due to predicted cyclonic weather over Bay of Bengal, the Directorate of Shipping Services, keeping in view the safety of passenger and vessels have informed the passengers/ general public that the operation of Foreshore Sector and Harbour/Vehicle ferry services at Port Blair and out stations may get disrupted/suspended in short notice depending upon the weather condition. Therefore, the passengers, daily commuters and tourists have been advised to plan their journey suitably to avoid any inconvenience. 

Port Blair, May 9: All electricity consumers have been informed that a Grievance Handling Mechanism for handling issues of the consumers related to power supply has been put in place for 24x7 hrs. All consumers facing any issues of power supply may call @18003451111 (Toll-free telephone number) to register their complaints.

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI has deeply mourned the sad demise of Shri Dilip Singh, aged 37 years, S/o Shri Jageshwar Singh R/o Haddo Ward No. 1, who left for heavenly abode on today 09.05.2023 at G.B. Pant Hospital Port Blair. Shri Jolly prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and to give strength to his bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. His last rites would start at 11AM tomorrow (10-05-2023), from his residence at Haddo, Ward No. 1.