Port Blair, Jan. 18: Due to Administrative reasons, the promulgated sailing programme of MV Bharat Seema from Port Blair to Car Nicobar via Little Andaman on Jan. 21, 2023 has been preponed. Now, the vessel will sail for Car Nicobar via Little Andaman on 20.01.2023 at 0700 hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 21.01.2023 at 1600 hrs from Car Nicobar via Little Andaman. Passenger tickets for the above sailing will be issued to the general public from Jan.19, 2023 onwards at STARS Ticketing Counters.

Port Blair, Jan.18: Firing will be carried out by Coast Guard at Chinte Long Range, Brichgunj on Jan. 27 from 9.30 am to 5 pm. All concerned have been informed that to keep themselves and livestock away from the firing range during above mentioned date and time.

Home Minister Amit Shah to be the Chief Guest at a Grand Culmination Event at Port Blair

New Delhi/Port Blair, Jan.17: Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of India’s people, culture and achievements. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in his speech on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, had called upon all Indians to take pride in their heritage and legacy. India has a rich and glorious history, which is replete with stories of unprecedented bravery, valour, sacrifice, penance, wars and victories of our heroes. One of such great son of Mother India was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose whose contributions to the independence movement has inspired generations of Indians and inculcates a sense of pride amongst the countrymen.

Port Blair, Jan. 18: General public have been informed that the power supply will remain suspended at Tanki Basti, Wimberlygunj to Shoalbay, Wimberlygunj to Ferrargunj, Bambooflat to Jirkatang on Jan. 19 from 8 am to 2 pm in connection with HT and LT line clearance work.

Port Blair, Jan 17: The Hon’ble Member of Parliament Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma called on Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency today at Raj Niwas. Discussed investments in excess of Rs. 90,000/- Crores during last 5 years in mega Infrastructure/Tourism/Hospitality/Connectivity projects in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and recent decision by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, to float Expression of Interest by end January 2023 for International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) to bring in investment of Rs. 17,000/- Crores.