Port Blair, Jan 7: This is to inform to the passengers/general public that, due to technical reasons the vessel MV Coral Queen could not sail for Little Andaman on 07.01.2021. However, vessel is likely to sail for Little Andaman on 08.01.2021 (Fri) at 2100 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail back to Port Blair on 09.12.2021 at 0800 Hrs from Little Andaman.

Port Blair, Jan 7: The A&N Administration in collaboration with Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited has already launched online payment of Stamp Duty & Printing of e-Stamp Certificate by the Citizens, Legal fraternity and Corporates. The salient features of Online e-Stamping Module are as follows:-

Port Blair, Jan 6: A meeting of the District Task Force Committee for COVID -19 vaccination was held under the chairmanship of Shri Suneel Anchipaka, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman along with Superintendent of Police, South Andaman, Medical Superintendent, GBPH, Nodal Officer, COVID, District Programme Manager, NRHM, NGOs and other officials of different departments. The progress of database on COVID-19 “Vaccination Beneficiary Management System” (VBMS) was reviewed.

Workshop to Focus on Coastal Eco-Systems and its Vital Importance

Port Blair, Jan 6: The Zoological Survey of India is organizing two days online workshop on Coastal and Marine Biodiversity of island ecosystem sponsored by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.  ZSI/ANRC, Port Blair is playing an important role in knowledge-based capacity building program in marine ecosystem.   This workshop will focus understanding the role of coastal ecosystems and its vital importance in areas such as bio-diversity, food security, climate change and others.

Port Blair, Jan 6: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief General Manager, BSNL, A&N Telecom Circle to resolve the connectivity problems of BSNL in the Tribal area of Car Nicobar and Nancowry Group of Islands etc. by erecting 4G towers. The MP also requested to ensure providing of better connectivity services connecting from OFC, which is underway through Kamorta and Campbell Bay, so as to facilitate peoples residing in the tribal area for availing e-Services.