Port Blair, Aug. 10: Under the Tribal Sub Plan, the Division of Animal Sciences, ICAR-CIARI in collaboration with ICAR-KVK, Car Nicobar organized various capacity-building programs in Nicobar Islands. Dr. P.A Bala, Senior Scientist, and Dr. R. R Alyethodi, Scientist of Animal Science Division, ICAR-CIARI, interacted with farmers on scientific rearing of different livestock and poultry species. An awareness program was also conducted for Mahila Kisan farmers at ICAR-KVK, Car Nicobar in which 20 women farmers participated. Training and demonstrations on livestock feeding and health management were conducted in Perka, Malacca and Chukchucha villages.

It is brought to the notice of the general consumers and government departments that power supply will remain suspended at the following area on 12.08.2023 (Saturday)) from 0700 hrs. to 1300 Hrs., due to precautionary isolation of underground power cables during undertaking the work of laying pipe line at Dairy Farm junction from MSM Hotel to Hayat Singh Junction by APWD.

Port Blair, Aug 9: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has taken up the issue of supply of muddy water through pipelines of Kamorta and nearby areas of Kamorta Island with the Chief Secretary of A & N Administration.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary the Member of Parliament mentioned that many residents of Kamorta Island are facing difficulties due to the supply of muddy water through the APWD pipelines for the past two months.

Port Blair, Aug 9: The North & Middle Andaman District Police takes immense pride in announcing the commencement of a monumental event that encapsulates the essence of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism—the "SMARAN YATRA" under the banner of “MERI MAATI MERA DESH.” This remarkable rally serves as a poignant tribute to the courageous Veer Shaheed Jawans of India and a solemn occasion to extend heartfelt condolences to the martyrs of the Andaman & Nicobar Police. The inauguration was graced by the Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, today by flagging off “Smaran Yatra Bus” marking a momentous occasion from Baratang.

Port Blair, Aug 9: In support of the Mahapadaav organized by the central trade unions jointly all over the country against the anti-worker and anti-farmer policies of the central government, CITU Andaman & Nicobar State Committee organized a Mass Dharna at Tiranga Park, Port Blair today (9.8.2023) evening. 

Inaugurating the Mass Dharna, R. Surendran Pillai, President of the CITU A & N State Committee said that the BJP-led central government and its Administration in the islands are continuously pursuing anti-working class policies.  He said that   despite order of the Division Bench of the High Court, the arrears of 1/30th of pay plus DA is not being paid to the daily rated mazdoors working under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.