Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 31: The Hon'ble Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Shantanu Thakur visited the Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works office on 30th December, 2024 to review the functioning of ALHW and its role in the development of port infrastructure in the Islands. The Minister planted a sapling as a token of remembrance at the premises of ALHW.

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2025

On the auspicious occasion of the New Year 2025, I extend my warmest greetings to the residents of A&N Islands.

The New Year is a time to renew our hopes, reflect on the past, and set new resolutions. I am confident that in the coming year, our Islands will continue to progress with even greater momentum, driven by mutual cooperation and harmony. Together, we will contribute meaningfully to realizing the Hon’ble Prime Minister's vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 31: The Labour Department of Andaman and Nicobar Administration has urged all employers of establishments engaging gig workers to ensure the registration of their workers on the e-Shram portal. Additionally, all gig workers across the Islands have been urged to register themselves on the portal. This national initiative by the Ministry of Labour and Employment aims to create a comprehensive database of unorganized workers, including gig workers, to facilitate their access to various social security schemes and benefits. A Gig Worker means "a person who participates in a work arrangement and earns from such activities outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship." It includes most commonly, platform -based work where workers earn money by providing specific services, including freelancers, door-delivery services, food delivery services and e-commerce platforms.

Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament, A & N Islands has extended his warm New Year greetings to the Islanders, expressing his hope that the year 2025 will bring prosperity, peace, and good health for everyone in the Islands. In his message, he wished for a year filled with joy and success.

May this year bring us all immense prosperity, peace, and wonderful health," said Shri Ray.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 31: The general public/Ration Card holders have been informed that the following Fair Price Shop as tabulated below at Col. No. 2 has been cancelled with effect from 1st January 2025 onwards: -