Port Blair, March 1: To celebrate ‘5th Poshan Pakhawada’, a ‘Poshan Rally’ was conducted under ICDS Project Rangat today. The rally was flagged off by the Assistant Commissioner, Rangat Sub Division, Smti. Sapna Priya, along with Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Rangat, Smti S Laxmi Devi. The objective of the celebration of ‘Poshan Pakhawada’ is focused on ‘Bharatiya Poshan Krish Kosh’ and ‘Growth Monitoring’. Poshan Abhiyaan aims to address the challenge of malnutrition in a mission mode and also facilitate outdoor publicity through flipbook. The rally was participated by CDPO Rangat, Mukhya Sevikas, Poshan Abhiyaan Staff, PMMVY Staffs, ICDS Staffs and Anganwadi Workers/Helpers under ICDS Project Rangat.

Port Blair, March 1: To ensure availability of safe & hygienic food to the general public, the officials of Food Safety Department conducted a drive to check the quality & hygiene standard of various food articles exhibited/manufacturing for sale at various parts of South Andaman District. Inspections were conducted at restaurants and hotels, grocery shops, bake houses, poultry shops, street food vendors/ hawkers, fish vending market. 12 food samples were collected for its analysis.

Port Blair, March 1: In the recent past, some incidents of fire broke out in ANI which caused damage to properties. In view of this, Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Disaster Management) has requested the residents of A&N Islands to adhere to the Do’s & Don’ts on Fire Safety to mitigate the impact of Fire and save precious lives and properties.

What to do and what not to do in case of fire?

Port Blair, March 1: The Department of Science and Technology, A&N Administration celebrated National Science Day yesterday. To mark the occasion, the Department organized a weeklong online painting competition from Feb. 17 to 24, 2023 on the theme ‘Global Science for Global Wellbeing’ for all the college students of A&N Islands. The Department also conducted a seminar competition on the same theme at TGCE Auditorium for the college students.

Port Blair, March 1: IGNOU has extended the last date for Fresh Admission and Re-registration for the January 2023 session upto 10th March 2023. Re-registration will continue to be done with a late fine of Rs- 200/-. For online Admission & Re-registration, the learners are advised to log on to https:// ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/  and https:// onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/. For more details, visit IGNOU Website – www. ignou.ac.in or 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.