Port Blair, Aug 18: Patriotic Dance & Patriotic Music competition proposed to be organized on Aug.19 & 20, 2023 by the Department of Art and Culture & Kala Kendra Society has been postponed. The new date will be intimated to all the artistes and cultural groups who have applied for taking part in the competition.

Port Blair, Aug 18: The Material Production and Distribution Division (MPDD), IGNOU, New Delhi has dispatched the study materials through speed post. A large number of packets are lying at Regional Centre, Port Blair due to incomplete/ change in address, the study material packets are returned by the Postal Department to the Regional Centre Port Blair Office, as undelivered packets.  The students who have not received his/her study materials are advised to visit IGNOU, Regional Centre, Port Blair to check the study material return packet list and to collect the same return packets during working hours. For more details, 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.

Port Blair, Aug 18: The Science Centre at Goodwill Estate, Corbyn’s Cove Road is organizing a ‘Bubble Show’ from 6.10 pm to 6.45 pm on Aug. 20. This is a fun filled show specially designed for all age group to enjoy with their kids. During the programme the demonstrator shall prepare varieties of bubbles right from tiny bubble to gaint bubble, Children’s most favorite Doraemon bubble to the cubic bubble caterpillar bubble, fire bubble & many more. The entry fee for the bubble show is Rs 10/- per head. There shall also be a Special 3D show at 5.30 pm & 6.10 pm. The entry fee for the Special 3D Show will be Rs 20/- per head.

Port Blair, Aug 18: The general consumers and government departments have been informed that the work for rectification of 33 KV VOR Tie underground power cable near Maharashtra Mandal, Port Blair, scheduled to be carried out on 19.08.2023, will not be executed on 19.08.2023, due to technical reason. Hence, the scheduled for power interruption on 19.08.2023 between 07.00 Hrs. to 1300 Hrs. announced vide this office Press Note No. EE/HQ/Tech/43/2023/2068 dated 16.08.2023 may please be treated as withdrawn.

Port Blair, Aug 17: The 77th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotism and grandeur across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. To mark the occasion, a ceremonial parade was conducted at Netaji Stadium, Port Blair, embodying the spirit of freedom and unity. The solemn proceedings commenced with wreath laying at the National Memorial situated within the revered Cellular Jail by Hon’ble Lt Governor, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM. YSM, NM, VSM (Retd).