Port Blair, March 9: The Coast Guard component of HQ Andaman and Nicobar Command undertook Search and Rescue operation of MFV Sri Lalitha, which was drifting 18 nm from Little Andaman Island due to a defective engine. The boat had sailed out from Junglighat on 02 Mar 22 with 06 crew onboard for fishing. MFV Sri Lalitha reported the distress to Coast Guard on 05 Mar 22 using Distress Alert Transmitter (DAT).

Port Blair, March 9: The State President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Shri. Ajoy Bairagi, has congratulated all winners of Bharatiya Janata Party in the Panchayat and Municipal Elections 2022. He also congratulated the candidates who couldn't win this time but amassed huge support from the public.

Port Blair, March 9: The Harbour ferry service provided by the ferry and vehicle ferry vessels of the Directorate of Shipping Services between Port Blair-Bambooflat and its adjoining areas plays a pivotal role towards transhipment of commuters and their vehicle on daily basis. In order to provide seamless and hassle free services in the above harbour ferry route, the Directorate therefore leaves no stone unturned and initiates various proactive reformative actions time to time, in this sector.

Port Blair, March 9: Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon'ble Lt Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency called on Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh today at New Delhi. Discussed ongoing and planned strategic/ infrastructure projects in A&N Islands.

Port Blair, March 9: Continuing the campaign to support single mothers, Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi in collaboration with Coast Guard Wife Welfare Association (CGWWA) distributed ration kits to the woman who have lost their better half and are single-handedly supporting their families by working door to door.