Port Blair, Dec. 23: Applications have been invited from interested entrepreneurs/firms/ individuals for allotment of Food/General stalls during Island Tourism Festival-2022-23 which is likely to be held from 14 to 23 January, 2023 for 10 days at ITF Ground. The stall will be allotted to the selected applicants on lottery system as per the terms and condition laid down in the application form.

Port Blair, Dec. 23: The 11th National School Chess Championship 2023 is scheduled to be held at Hosur, Tamil Nadu from 27th to 31st January 2023. In this connection, Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) will be conducting A & N State School Chess Championship 2022 for various categories viz. Under 07, Under 09, Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 Boys & Girls on 30th December 2022 at Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School Auditorium.

Port Blair, Dec. 23: Hon’ble Justice Ajay Rastogi, Judge Supreme Court of India will be arriving on a 6-day visit to these Islands on Dec. 25, 2022. During his stay here, the Hon’ble Justice Ajay Rastogi will be visitng places of tourist as well as historical importance in Isles. On completion of tour, the Judge Supreme Court of India will leave for mainland on Dec. 31.

Port Blair, Dec. 23: The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra celebrated Kisan Diwas-2022 and awareness programme on natural farming on 23rd Dec. 2022 at its three locations Sippighat, Nimbudera and Nicobar with main aim of creating awareness of the contribution of farmers to the socio economic development of the nation. Every year birth anniversary of Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh is observed as National Farmer’s Day to recognize his contributions for the farmers.

Port Blair, Dec. 23: As per Indian Meteorological Department’s weather forecast, distant cautionary signal-I have been kept hoisted at Port Blair. For further enquiries / information, one may contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077.