Port Blair, May 1: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration celebrated World Veterinary Day at Veterinary Institutions across the Islands to recognize and celebrate the important roles of Veterinarians in animal and human health and ecology. The theme for World Veterinary Day-2023 was ‘Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the veterinary profession.’  As part of the celebration, a programme was organized in the Conference Hall, of Veterinary Hospital, Junglighat. The SVOs of South Andaman District participated along with the Directorate Officials and staff of Veterinary Hospital, Junglighat. Shri G Sudhakar, IAS, Secretary, AH&VS was the chief guest on the occasion.

Port Blair, April 30: The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted Exercise “SAGAR KAVACH” from 29-30 Apr 2023, with an aim to validate Coastal Security Standard Operating Procedures and bring together all stakeholders to enhance synergy for a more secure coastline. During the exercise, heightened security measures at sea and land were implemented in the coastal areas & Areas of Responsibility of stakeholders.

Port Blair, April 30: Hon’ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda during his 4 day visit to A&N Islands from April 27 to 30, 2023 met Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice Chairman Islands Development Agency today at Raj Niwas. Hon’ble Lt. Governor briefed Hon’ble Minister on various measures adopted by A&N Administration to ensure wellbeing of Tribal community and PVTGs. Also, briefed on mega projects of Infrastructure & Tourism nearing completion through responsible & sustainable development fully addressing environmental, ecological and Tribal population concerns.

Port Blair, April 30: Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency alongwith  Hon’ble Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Senior Officers of Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Andaman & Nicobar Police, Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Padma Awardees/Eminent Sports persons of A&N Islands, Officials of All India Radio, Port Blair Unit & Raj Niwas Staff participated in the 100th episode of India’s most impactful talk show ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today at Raj Niwas.

Port Blair, April 30: The North & Middle Andaman Police has successfully organized “SP Cup Cricket tournament", a community policing initiative, at Mini Stadium, Rangat from March 12, 2023, to April 28, 2023. The tournament saw participation from 10 teams who showcased their skills and sportsmanship in an exciting display of cricket.