Port Blair, March 3: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands to establish a trauma center at GB Pant Hospital as a matter of priority.

In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament said that there is a pressing need for a trauma center at the GB Pant Hospital in Port Blair.

Port Blair, March 3: Security Personnels have been deployed in the G.B. Pant Hospital complex, thus fulfilling the demand of the general public. In order to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the G.B. Pant Hospital, necessary steps have been taken and the general public is requested to kindly co-operate with the authorities of G.B Pant Hospital to assist in maintaining the in-patient visiting hours as follows:-

Port Blair, March 3: In suspension of Order No.59 dated 16/01/2023 issued by the Directorate of Tourism, A&N Administration, the A&N Administration has revised the rate for certified tourists guide for visiting Natural Bridge at Laxmanpur-II, Shaheed Dweep. Accordingly, the revised rates are as mentioned below:

Tourists 1–5 Nos. - Guide Fee @ Rs. 250/- - 50-60 minuntes - All sites

Each Additional Tourist above 5 Nos. - Guide Fee @ Rs. 50/-       

Diglipur, March 3: The Deputy Commissioner, North and Middle Andaman, Shri Ankit Yadav IAS, visited Diglipur region. He was accompanied by Shri Anuj Kumar Bharti, Assistant Commissioner, Diglipur, Shri M. Rajendra Kumar, Block Development Officer, Diglipur, and Revenue Department officials and inspected the progress of various projects.

Soon after arrival, the Deputy Commissioner held a meeting with the HoDs and PRIs at the APWD guest house Conference hall during which Deputy Commissioner enquired about the issues and challenges faced by the local inhabitants. Sector-wise issues pertaining to the road, electricity, water, school, health, tourism, forests & revenue matters were highlighted by the public representatives. Upon this, the Deputy Commissioner assured that genuine grievances which require immediate redressal will be looked into and the concerned officials were directed to ensure their speedy redressal for the convenience of the people.

Port Blair, March 3: The Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, in collaboration with SPIC MACAY, Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst the Youth, is organizing cultural programmes under the umbrella of ‘Shruti Amrut’ as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ across the country. ‘Shruti Amrut’ festival is a minimum of 2 days long festival with Indian Classical Music and dance and Folk art forms from across the Country.