Mayabunder, Sept. 26: On September 24, 2023, members of Humane Touch, along with well-wishers undertook an ambitious ClothShare program at Sippi Tikri, Mayabunder. The initiative aimed to provide clothing assistance to those in need and it proved to be one of our most challenging yet rewarding endeavors.

The journey commenced in Chainpur, situated approximately 26 kilometers from Mayabunder and embarked on a 20-minute walk, followed by a 40-minute ride in an engine canoe across the bay. Subsequently, switched to another canoe for a 15-minute ride, concluding with a final 30-minute walk to reach Sippi Tikri. Despite adverse weather conditions, the unwavering enthusiasm of everyone involved prevailed.

Kamorta, Sept. 26: The Tribal leaders of Central & South Nicobar led by Shri Rashid Yusoof have appreciated the step taken by the new Harbour Master, Port Management Board to impart FREE of Cost Elementary Marine education to deserving locals in order to make them eligible to operate relevant floating bodies. The new Harbour Master had taken over charge in the first week of this month.

Port Blair, Sept. 26: The 36th National Under-09 Chess Championships–2023 will be held in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand from 2nd to 8th November 2023. In this connection, Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) will conduct A & N State Under-09 Chess Championship cum Selection Trials on 08.10.2023 from 9.00 am onwards at ANCA Chess Centre, Dairy Farm to select players from Andaman & Nicobar Islands for the Championship.

Port Blair, Sept. 26: Together with the rest of the World, the World Tourism Day -2023 will be celebrated in these Islands too with befitting programmes by the Tourism Department tomorrow (Sept. 27). The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Tourism & Green Investments’. The main function of the World Tourism Day will be held from 5.30 pm onwards at Dr. BR Ambedkar auditorium, Mohanpura wherein a colourful cultural programme will be presented. The Secretary, IP&T, Shri Binay Bhushan, IAS, will be the chief guest on the occasion while the Special Secretary (IP&T), Ms Nandini Maharaj will be the guest of honour.

Port Blair, Sept. 26: The last date for fresh admission for all programmes (except Certificate Programmes) without late fee and Re-Registration (with late fee of Rs.200) for July 2023 cycle extends upto 30th September 2023. For online Admission and Re-registration the students are advised to log on to https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ and https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/. The prospective applicants who are facing difficulty in submitting the admission form through online mode can submit their admission form through offline mode at Regional Centre, Port Blair between 10 am to 4.00 pm.