Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 9: The 13-Member Island Youth Contingent including Girls & Boys from Schools and Colleges of the UT of A&N Islands along with two escort officials will participate in the National Youth Festival to be held at Iconic Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 10.01.2025 to 12.01.2025.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 9: The general public have been informed that at present Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) respiratory disease has been reported, sporadically (a few cases) globally, which is like any other viral respiratory diseases, is reflected during the winter season with symptoms like the common cold and flu. Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has not been confirmed in any patient in this UT, till date.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 9: Under the provisions of Rule 4.3 (a) 7 (a) to (e) of the Excise Policy & 9(iii) of the bar guidelines issued by the Administration vide Order No. 4192 dated 18/11/2008 respectively, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District has order the following days to be observed as “DRY DAYS” in connection with “Bye-election to Gram Panchayat Hope Town under Ferrargunj Tehsil”.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 9: District Administration, South Andaman has taken strict action against violators who were indulged in illegal mining and unauthorized Transportation of Boulders in contravention of Land Revenue Regulations.

During a recent field inspection, the revenue officials found illegal extraction and transportation of earth at South Point Village. As a result, a fine of Rs 18,000/- (Rupees Eighteen thousand only) was imposed on the violators.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 9: Passengers/general public have been informed that, due to administrative reasons, the scheduled departure time of the vessel MV Nalanda from Car Nicobar to Sri Vijaya Puram via Little Andaman on 12.01.2025 at 1300 hrs has been postponed.