Port Blair, Jan. 8: The Directorate of Social Welfare organized an Awareness-cum-Fitness Programme under Hasgulla Club as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan at Jogger's Park yesterday. The 13th fitness   program aimed to create awareness on ill effect of drugs and to encourage healthy lifestyles among the participants. More than 80 participants including children from three Child Care Institutions alongwith senior citizens from Military Engineer Services (MES) and the general public participated in the programme.

Port Blair, Jan 8: The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), the Andaman & Nicobar State Centre (ANSC) is organising a technical Power Point Presentation on the Theme “Waste Management and Waste to Energy”, in the conference hall of Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works Office Complex at Mohanpura, Port Blair. at 03:00P.M on 10.01.2024.

Port Blair, Jan. 8: Firing practice by Aircraft will be carried out on Jan. 10, 17 and 24 from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. Safe flying height is 6000 feet AMSL. All concerned have been warned to keep themselves and their vessels/fishing boat away from the firing range during the mentioned date and time.

Port Blair, Jan 8: The de-commissioning of Indian Naval Ships Cheetah, Guldar, and Kumbhir is scheduled on 11-12 Jan 2024 at Port Blair. The Andaman and Nicobar Command has extended an invitation to all ex-crew, who have served on any these ships whilst in commission. For any further information kindly contact Liaison Cell, Decommissioning Ceremony on +91-8900943936.

Port Blair, Jan 7: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has taken up the matter of insufficient parking facilities at GB Pant Hospital, the sole referral hospital in Andaman & Nicobar Islands with the Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Administration.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament mentioned that the GB Pant Hospital plays a crucial role in catering to the healthcare needs of the entire Andaman & Nicobar Islands and as a result, it witnesses a significant influx of patients, attendants, and other individuals on a daily basis. He said that the existing parking area at the hospital is limited and the recent closure of the TB ward parking area has further exacerbated the situation.