Minicoy, Aug 25: The Regional Station, Minicoy of ICAR-CIARI Port Blair conducted an “awareness on livelihood augmentation through sustainable fisheries for tribal fishers and input distribution and demonstration of cast net fishing under Schedule Tribe Component (STC)” for the welfare of tribal fishermen of Minicoy on 24th August 2023. Speaking on the inaugural occasion, Shri. Mansoor Ali, the Fisheries Inspector, Minicoy expressed his happiness on the technological intervention in tuna fishing, sustainable fisheries, small scale fisheries and new incentives taken by the central government for upscaling fishermen livelihood.

Port Blair, Aug 25: The general public, research scholars, students, environmentalists, historians and archivists are informed that INTACH Andaman and Nicobar Chapter has resumed its library. Those interested in borrowing books may visit INTACH A&N Chapter, Tarang Trades, Middle Point, Beside Tanishq Showroom or call 03192 234483.

Port Blair, Aug 25: The Housing and Estate Section, A & N Administration, Secretariat had invited fresh online applications for allotment of Government Accommodation under General Pool dated 29/03/2023 latest by 30/04/2023. Based on the seniority list, the vacant Govt. accommodations have been allotted.

Port Blair, Aug 25: The Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism, A&N Administration has prepared the draft Beach Shack Policy, Caravan Policy and Bird Watching Policy with an objective to promote responsible tourism and sustainable development along the pristine beaches of these Islands. All the policies have been placed in the public domain, seeking suggestions comments/ inputs from general public, tourism stakeholders and various Departments etc.

Port Blair, Aug 25: As part of ‘Zilla Prashasan Apke Dwaar’ initiative under the aegis of the District Administration, South Andaman, Revenue Camp Court, under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman will be held at community hall Basanti Mandir, Guptapara tomorrow (Aug.26) at 9 am.