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Port Blair, Oct. 21: The ‘Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day’ was observed today at Community Hall, Ward No. 14, Dairy Farm. Dr. Anil Aggarwal, Mission Director (UTHM), A&N Administration was the chief guest while Dr. Munni Singhania, Director of Health Services was the guest of honor on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the chief guest emphasized about Iodine Deficiency Disorders and stated that Iodine Deficiency is not a disease, it is a deficiency which is preventable and also it’s not just about Goitre, it can lead to cretinism, poor mental health and even miscarriage. He also highlighted about the sources of iodine and importance of consuming iodized salt.
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Port Blair, Oct. 21: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands on Oct. 22 & 23. Due to the low pressure area over Andaman Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal and likely intensification of the system, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till 23rd October, 2022.
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ANTCC President, Shri. Rangalal Halder, Chairman, Campaign Committee ANTCC, Shri. G Bhasker and the entire family of Congress Party mourn the sudden demise of Smti. Kanti Devi, R/o Junglighat on 21st Oct 2022. She was a very dedicated Congress Leader and was involved with the Mahila Congress and held various portfolios in the Congress.
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Port Blair, Oct. 21: The last date for Fresh Admission for PG and UG Programmes (except certificate and semester-based Programmes) in Indira Gandhi National Open University's for July 2022 session is further extended upto 27th October, 2022. For Online admission, please log on - https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. For more details, visit IGNOU Website – www. ignou.ac.in or for offline admission contact IGNOU Regional Centre, Port Blair over Phone: 03192-242888, 03192-230111 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Port Blair, Oct. 21: In view of weather advisory issued by IMD about the formation of low pressure area over North Andaman Sea and adjoining areas and its likely intensification into a Cyclonic Storm in the Bay of Bengal, the Directorate of Shipping Services keeping in view the safety of the passengers and the vessel, the scheduled sailing programme of MV Swaraj Dweep from Chennai to Port Blair on Oct.23, 2022 has been postponed till further notice. However, fresh date of sailing of the vessel will be announced in due course.
Read more: Scheduled Sailing Prog. of MV Swaraj Dweep Postponed Due to Cyclone Warning