Port Blair, July 16: The South Andaman District Administration in order to impose strict compliance of the lockdown measures is carrying out surprise inspections in and around Port Blair as per the orders issued by the District Magistrate to contain the further spread of COVID-19.

Port Blair, July 16: The last date for Admission and Re-Registration in Indira Gandhi National Open University's On-line mode for July 2021 is extended upto 31st July, 2021 without any late fees. For Online admission, log on - https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. For Re-registration, the students are advised to log on to https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/ for timely payment of their 2nd year or 3rd year fees.

Port Blair, July 15: The District Magistrate, South Andaman in an order today has banned the sale manufacture, storage, distribution and sale on all forms of chewing tobacco in the district w.e.f. 15th July 2021.

The District Administration has noticed that a large section of people living in the islands are in the habit of chewing tobacco and spitting at public places which thereby cause the spread of the virus.

DCSA Suneel Anchipaka Himself Paints ‘Box Marking’ to Encourage Traders

Port Blair, July 15: To contribute to the fight against COVID-19, the Traders Association of Bathu Basti (TAB) has initiated ‘Box Marking’ to maintain 20 feet distance while shopping in front of all shops located in Bathu Basti, Garacharma and Prothrapur areas.

Port Blair, July 15: Inspector General Dinesh Rajaputhran, Tatrakshak Medal, Commander CoastGuard Region (Andaman & Nicobar) reviewed Infrastructure and operational readiness of Coast Guard in remote areas of Southern Group of Islands during his maiden visit to Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 10 at Campbell Bay on 14-15 Jul 21.The Flag officer was given overview on operations and was briefed on safety and security initiatives undertaken by District Headquarters No 10 to enhance the overall Operational Preparedness of Coast Guard in the remote Islands of Nicobar. The Flag Officer witnessed integration of modern surveillance technologies with demonstration of ‘Remote Operated Vehicle’ (Underwater Drone) capable of underwater surveillance upto depth of 100 mtr and Drone capable of Day & Night aerial surveillance upto     4 km as force multiplier for maritime missions involving Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR).