With the aim of providing a platform to writers who have the zeal to go beyond the usual and highlight the underreported development issues of the women living in the rural areas, Charkha – The Development Communication Network, a Delhi-based nonprofit organization, has announced the ‘Sanjoy Ghose Media Awards 2020’.  A total of five awards of Rs 50,000 each will support the five-month term during which the winners will be expected to conduct in-depth research and produce impactful articles focusing on little-known strengths and travails of the women in remote but significant parts of India.

Port Blair, Sept. 25: The Hamdard Education Society (HES), a charity established in 1981, is committed to promoting the weaker sections of society, especially Muslims, and imparting them quality modern education and focusing on their character building.  The Hamdard Education Society manages the Hamdard Study Circle (HSC), which is the premier centre in the country for preparation for the Indian Civil Services Examination.

Port Blair, Sept. 25: On the occasion of World Pharmaceutical Day which is celebrated every year on 25th of September, the Member of Parliament Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has congratulated and extended his sincere gratitude to all Pharmacists of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for their vital day to day to contributions in making the healthcare delivery system in these far flung and remote Islands work efficiently and effectively.

Port Blair, Sept. 25: A Webinar was organized by Indian Pharmacist Association  on the occasion of World Pharmacist Day  on 25th September. Many Pharmacist from all over India participated in this Webinar including from these islands as well. Many dignitaries attended the Virtual meet, including the Member of Parliament,  A & N Is,  Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma , the Ex- Member of Parliament Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, the Asst. Commissioner (HQ), Shri. Vinay Kumar Jindal, the Director of Health Services,  Dr.Omkar Singh,  the Chief Medical Officer , Dr. A.K.Dubey, the National President of IPA, Shri. Abhay Kumar, Secretary General of IPA, Sh. Bhupendra Kumar.

Port Blair, Sept. 23: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma during the ongoing monsoon session of parliament, on 20th Sept. 2020 took up the most vital and perennial issue of scarcity of drinking water being faced by the people of Andaman and Nicobar  Islands.