National Doctors Day is celebrated across the country on 1st July every year in honour of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a Bharat Ratna awardee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal and a legendary physician.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the doctors serving in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Your unwavering dedication, compassion and commitment to providing quality healthcare to the people of these islands, especially in the remote and inaccessible islands are truly commendable.

Port Blair, June 30: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration is implementing a component ‘Motorization of Traditional Craft’ under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- ‘Blue Revolution’ wherein subsidy is provided for purchase of outboard/inboard marine engine fishing gear & propeller. The pattern of subsidy and eligibility criteria for the programme of the scheme are as under:-

Port Blair, June 30: Tagore Government College of Education, Port Blair proposes to prepare a panel of Guest Lecturers in various disciplines for the academic year 2024-25 to teach in B.Ed and ITEP programmes.  A detailed notice showing the discipline, required educational qualification and other terms and conditions are available in the College website http://tgce.and.nic.in and also on the College Notice Board.

Port Blair, June 30: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced the opening of the portal for the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2024. This prestigious award aims to recognize and honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the empowerment of persons with disabilities.

Airbus A321 Lands at Defence Airfield INS Utkrosh of Andaman and Nicobar Command

Port Blair, June 28: In a major stride towards commencing night operations of civil flights at Port Blair, an Airbus A321 with passengers onboard landed at the defence airfield INS Utkrosh of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) at 1900h on 28 Jun 24. The aircraft then proceeded to Veer Savarkar International Terminal to disembark passengers. This successful night landing marks a significant step towards enhancing air connectivity to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, benefiting islanders and boosting tourism.