Port Blair, May 18: The Andaman Science Association (ASA), a unique body comprising most of the important scientific organizations along with  ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute is organizing a workshop with collaboration of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Anthropological Survey of India (ASI), National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Fishery Survey of India (FSI), and the Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology Department of tourism A&N  on Sustainable Agro-Ecotourism for A&N Islands: Opportunities and Challenges from 22nd  to 23rd May, 2023 at ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair.

Port Blair, May 18: Shri Vishal Jolly National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI has written a letter to Chief Secretary, A & N Administration for posting of Gynecologists for CHC, Diglipur by highlighting the sufferings of pregnant women's living in Diglipur.

Port Blair, May 18: Ministry of Commerce& Industry, Govt. of India have notified National Logistics Policy vide notification No SO 4575(E) dated 28.09.2022. In line with the National Logistics Policy, the Directorate of Industries, A & N Administration has formulated draft A & N Islands Logistics Policy, 2023. The draft A & N Logistics Policy can be downloaded from the State Portal of Andaman & Nicobar Administration https://www.andaman.gov.in.

Port Blair, May 18: In order to address the long pending demand of the residents of Dugong Creek, an Onge Settlement village in Little Andaman 24x7 power supply, the Electricity Department has taken necessary steps for augmentation of power supply in this Tribal village having a population of around 40 families residing in 20 shelters.

Port Blair, May 18: The vessel Nalanda which sailed from Chennai is expected to arrive at Port Blair on May 19 at 0500 hrs. She has on board 458 passengers. On arrival, the vessel will be berthed at Haddo Wharf and passengers will be disembarked immediately.