Port Blair, Aug. 6: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration is implementing a component “Motorization of Traditional Craft” under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme – “Blue Revolution” wherein subsidy is provided for purchase of Outboard/Inboard Marine Engine /Fishing Gear & Propeller. The pattern of subsidy and eligibility criteria for the programme of the scheme are as under:-

Port Blair, Aug 4: In a crucial step towards ensuring the right to health for the residents of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament has moved a Private Member’s Bill, “The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Right to Health) Bill, 2023” today.

The proposed bill aims to provide comprehensive healthcare rights to the people of the Union Territory, emphasizing preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of health and wellness.

Port Blair, Aug 4: PS Pahargaon team successfully arrested a murder accused in connection with the murder of a lady in Bathubasti area that took place on August 1, 2023. The diligent efforts of police team, coupled with effective coordination and prompt action, led to the swift action.

New Delhi, Aug 4: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and stayed the order of the Calcutta High Court which had suspended Keshav Chandra, Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration and imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh in an order passed on August 3. The Calcutta High Court had fined Admiral D K Joshi, the Lieutenant Governor, Rs 5 lakh to be paid from his own funds for not implementing directions.

Port Blair, Aug. 4: A 65-year-old gentle man was admitted in the surgical department of ANIIMS with complaints of recurrent upper abdominal pain and jaundice for the last 6 - 12 months. He was investigated with blood, urine, USG abdomen and contrast CT scan abdomen and MRCP which revealed a large type-1 Choledochal cyst. He was prepared pre- operatively and pre-anesthetic checkup was done and fitness for surgery was taken.