Port Blair, April 28: R Kashthuri Bhai, a class IX student of GDMS Middle Point, Port Blair makes the Islanders proud yet again by securing First position in the women category of Cademic International Open FIDE Rated Classical Chess Tournament 2023 held in Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala from 24.04.2023 to 28.04.2023.

Port Blair, April 28: ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair, organized a one-day workshop on ‘Scientist-Farmers Interaction to Promote Entrepreneurship in Animal Husbandry Activities’ on the eve of ‘World Veterinary Day 2023’ on April 28, 2023 under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. World Veterinary Day is an annual event celebrated on the last Saturday of April to raise awareness about the importance of veterinarians and their contributions to animal health, welfare, and public health. The theme for this year is ‘Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession’ to advocate for the fairness and equity of the efforts of veterinarians, veterinary associations, and others.

Port Blair, April 28: A meeting of the Anganwadi Workers & Helpers working in various parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands was held at Port Blair on 26th April 2023. The meeting discussed various issues and grievances of the Anganwadi Workers & Helpers. The meeting after detailed discussion has decided to form the Andaman & Nicobar Anganwadi Workers & Helpers Union. 

Port Blair, April 28: Acting strictly on the menace of Drug peddling, the Rangat Police Station have recovered 4.077 Kgs of Ganja from the possession of Subir Gain and his wife Archana Gain R/o Rangat on 27/04/2023.

Port Blair, April 28: The 4-day corner meetings and campaign by CPI (M) against curtailment of water, frequent power cut, price rise, etc. which began on 24th April ended on 27th April, 2023.  Corner meetings were held at various parts of the Port Blair town on 24th and 25th April, 2023 while corner meetings were conducted by the party on 26th and 27th April, 2023 at various Gram Panchayat areas in the rural South Andaman.