Port Blair, Aug. 13: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have achieved 100% COVID-19 vaccination coverage against target for the 12–14 years old beneficiaries, marking another milestone in the ongoing mega vaccination drive launched throughout the country under ‘Har Ghar Dastak’.

Port Blair, Aug. 13: The Directorate of Tribal Welfare, A&N Administration has set up a Special Help Desk in the premises of its Directorate, Secretariat Complex to facilitate the ST candidate of these islands to fill online application for various vacancies notified by the A&N Administration. The last date for filing online application is 02.09.2022.  Smt.  Sudha Rashmi Nair, Computer Assistant (Mobile No. 9434264143) has been designated as Liaison Officer to facilitate the eligible ST candidates for filling up of the online application.

Port Blair, Aug 14: The Port Blair Base of Fishery Survey of India Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, organised “Har Ghar Tiranga” programme under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) by organising a National Flag Rally on the streets of Port Blair on 12.08.2022 with Officers & Staff of the Base, Fishermen, Fishermen Associations and CISF Unit officials. Before, the start of programme National Flags were distributed, thereafter, the Flag Rally was organised and about 65 people attended the event.

Port Blair, Aug 14: ANEMCO PVT Ltd, the authorized sales and service dealer for Mahindra Powerol DG sets in Andaman & Nicobar Islands has announced a cash prize of 5000 Rupees each for the pride of the Islands Esow Alben and David Beckham for participating at the Commonwealth Games 2022 currently being held in Birmingham, UK. 

Bharat will celebrate its 76th Independence Day on August 15. The day marks the country's freedom from the British Raj in 1947. The Government of India started a 75-week countdown in March 2021 towards the 75th anniversary of India's independence. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations will conclude on August 15, 2023.