Port Blair, May 19: The    online    nominations/recommendations    for    Padma    Awards namely ‘Padma Vibhushan’, ‘Padma Bhushan’ and ‘Padma Shri’ has started from 1st May, 2023 and the last date for receiving nomination is 15th September, 2023. These awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘Work of distinction’ and is given, for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature & Education, Sports, Medicine, Social work, Science & Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc. All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards. A copy of the statutes and rules relating to these awards is available in MHA's web-site www.padmaawards.gov.in.

Port Blair, May 19: A movement was announced by the Prime Minister at COP 26 Glasgow- Life that is being steered by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. LiFE stand for life style for Environment and aims to propagate a healthy and sustainable way of living based on the ancient Indian traditions and values of conservation and moderation. 

Port Blair, May 19: The online link for submission of the Examination form for Term-End Examination June, 2023 session of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is open now with late fee of Rs.1100 plus exam fee per paper Rs. 200/-. The desirous students may visit the Regional Centre, Port Blair to submit the on-line exam form.

Port Blair, May 19: Chinmaya Mission, Port Blair will be organising a Handicraft Training (on Coconut Shell, Bamboo and Waste Wood) at the Mission Premises. The training will be given by trained instructors. Boys and Girls (18 years and above) can join the training. The training period will be for 15 to 20 days. Interested candidates may register their names on or before May 27, 2023. For registration and enquiry contact on 9679595614.

Port Blair, May 19: The Term-End Exam starts from 01st June, 2023 at all nine exam Centres located at: JNRM-Port Blair, Andaman College, MGGC-Mayabunder, BVB Mondal Public School-Diglipur, GSSS-Sabari, Rangat, Coast Guard Public School-Campbell Bay, GMSS-Nancowrie (Kamorta), GSS-Tamaloo-Car Nicobar and GSSS-Hut Bay. The Hall tickets for the June-2023 Term End Examination of the India Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has been uploaded on IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in.