Port Blair, Dec. 2: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration proposes to implement the components ‘Support for Acquisition of Deep Sea Fishing Vessels (FRP/Steel) for Traditional Fishermen’ of A&N Islands during the year 2022–23 under PMMSY.

The component on Assistance for acquisition of Deep Sea Fishing (FRP/ Steel) for Traditional Fishermen envisages subsidy @ 40% of the unit cost (120 Lakh.) with a ceiling of Rs.48.00 lakh for General Category and @ 60% with a ceiling of Rs.72.00 lakh for Schedule Tribe / Women and their Cooperative Societies towards support for acquisition of Deep sea fishing (FRP/ Steel) vessels for traditional fishermen.

I extend my warm greetings to all Islanders with special needs on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I wish a bright and happy future for the Divyang brothers and sisters, who are an integral part of mainstream society.

To understand that disability is just a physical deficiency, social awareness is needed.

Port Blair, Dec. 2: As communicated by Pondicherry University, the Practical Examination for Odd Semester 2022-23 shall commence from 12th Dec, 2022.  All the students of B.Tech Program (Regular / Backlog) have been requested to contact their respective HODs / Academic Coordinators for any further clarification.

Mayabunder, Dec. 2: Admission to UG first year for the academic year 2022-23 in Mahatma Gandhi Govt. College, Mayabunder will close on Dec.9. If any seats are lying vacant in any of the course in Mahatma Gandhi Govt. College it will be filled on Dec.9 on the basis of merit.

Port Blair, Dec. 2: As per Indian Meteorological Department’s weather forecast, heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands on Dec. 4. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) & thundersquall (speed reaching 50-60 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Dec. 5. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Dec. 6. In anticipation of formation of low pressure area, fishermen of Andaman & Nicobar coasts have been advised not to venture into the sea from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6.