Port Blair, Dec. 26: California-based international institute “Academia” has said that Dr. Ajai Kumar Sonkar's scientific discoveries have been referenced in 372 research papers in the year 2023.

Scientists from all over the world have prominently referred to the scientific research work of Indian scientist Dr. Ajai in their research papers related topics like Medicine, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immune System, Multidisciplinary, Zoology, Aquaculture, Marine Gastropoda, Taxonomy and diversity of species.

New Delhi, Dec. 26: Shri M. Vinod, President Andaman Association of Tour Operators was awarded with the prestigious Atal Samman Award-2023 by Atal Foundation, New Delhi.

The award was presented in a function organised by Atal Foundation at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi India on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 25th December 2023.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, Shri A. Narayanaswamy today visited CRC, Brookshabad and inaugurated an awareness programme on Empowerment of families-persons with disabilities & distribution of Aids & Appliances for Divyangjans by lighting the lamp in the presence of the Director, Social Welfare, Shri Nitin Shakya, Director, CRC, Smt. Sumithamol. S, officials of the Social Welfare Dept. and parents of the Divyangjans.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: The Department of Education, Andaman & Nicobar Administration will be organizing the prestigious 67th SGFI National School Games Football for Boys U-17 at Netaji Stadium, Port Blair from 27th December 2023 to 05th January 2024. The opening ceremony and inaugural match will be held at Netaji Stadium, Port Blair tomorrow (Dec. 27) at 2.30 pm. Smti. Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, Secretary (Education), A&N Administration will grace the occasion as chief guest. For the first time, a total number of 34 State/UT teams are participating in this mega event.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma participated in Christmas celebrations at Shadipur and Shoal Bay 08 or 25 December 2023 and celebrated Christmas with the public.

At 11.00 AM, the Member of Parliament visited a Church at Shoal Bay 08, where a large number of devotees and members of the Church welcomed him.