Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has deeply mourned the sad demise of Shri Panakkad Hyderali Shihab Thangal (Age 74 years), Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) National Chairman and a spiritual leader who passed away at Ernakulam, Kerala on 6th March 2022. He prayed to the Almighty to give eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.

Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the mothers, sisters and daughters of the Islands on International Women's Day. The dream of building a united and strong India lies in the empowerment of women.

Port Blair, March 7: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India will be organizing the 34th National Under-12 (Boys & Girls) Chess Championship-2022 from 9th April to 14th April 2022 at Mandya, Karnataka .

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I extend my greetings to all women folk of these Islands. It is a day to celebrate the spirit of women, who have played significant roles in shaping their families, communities, society and countries.

Smti. Ratna Kannan,

Ex-Chairperson, A&N State Social Welfare Board

Port Blair, March 7: The Directorate of Shipping Service in consultation with the District Administration has scheduled the sailing programme of the vessel MV Bharat Seema for Diglipur via Mayanunder on 8th March 2022 at 1700 hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail back to Port Blair on 9th March 2022 at 1400 hrs from Diglipur via Mayabunder. During her return voyage the vessel will carry only Polling Officials/ Police Personnel from Diglipur & Mayabunder to Port Blair.