Port Blair, Dec. 26: In view of the recent increase in the COVID-19 cases across the country and the world and nominal rise in Influenza Like Illness (ILI) cases across these Islands, as a matter of abundant precaution, the general public have been advised to wear mask in the crowded places. All have also been advised to follow coughing/sneezing etiquettes, personal hygiene and social distancing, wherever applicable to avoid any complications.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: The National Health Authority, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India has launched the Ayushman App BIS 2.0 as part of the Ayushman Bhav campaign. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store by the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) beneficiaries who can create their PMJAY cards using this app. The PMJAY beneficiaries of A&N Islands having PHH and AAY categories of Ration Cards can create their PMJAY cards using this app. The PHH and AAY Ration Card holders can also visit the nearest Health Centres to get their PMJAY cards created. The Health Department, A&N Islands shall facilitate the creation of AB-PMJAY Cards for PHH and AAY Ration Card holders of these Islands during the Island Tourism Festival (ITF) to be held from 27/12/2023 to 31/12/2023.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: In the series of programmes to be organized during the Island Tourism Festival-2023, a 'Hasya Kavi Sammelan' will be organized at the ITF Ground by the Official Language Department, Andaman and Nicobar Administration on Dec.28, 2023 at 6 pm.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: The Science Centre, Port Blair will be organizing a State Level Science Project Competition for school students studying in class IX to XI standard. Each School can submit a maximum of two projects (working) related to Science for the competition alongwith one student per project. The competition shall be held at Science Centre on 10th January, 2024 from 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm. The best three projects will be awarded with trophies including cash awards.

Port Blair, Dec. 26: As part of the Island Tourism Festival (ITF) 2023, the Department of Agriculture will be organizing a Flower Show on 28th December, 2023 at ITF Ground. During the Flower Show, competitions will be held on various Categories Viz. Fresh Flower and Dry Flower Arrangement, Flat Bouquets, Garland & Rangoli Competitions.