Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 15: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Khadi and Village Industries Board (A&NI KVIB), in collaboration with the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, A&N Administration is set to launch a one-month Skill Development Training Programme in Poultry and Dairy Farming. The training will commence on 20th January, 2025 and will be held at Veterinary Hospitals in Dollygunj, Port Mout, Hutbay and Diglipur. Candidates who have already submitted their applications to the A&NI KVIB and Department of Industries have been requested to report to their nearest Training Centre on 20th January, 2025 at 9.30 am.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 15: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands on Jan. 16, a press release from Directorate of Disaster Management said.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 13: It is a proud moment for the islands that Chittiboina Mageswari, a budding chess player and a student of class IX, Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School Port Blair shined in the Bharatiya Naveena Kreeda Utsav 2nd International Below 1800 FIDE Rating Chess Festival-2025 held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh from 10th to 12th January 2025.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 13: The District Child Protection Unit under the District Administration, South Andaman organised two-day’s program on “Pariksha Pe Charcha” on 10th and 11th January 2025 at Balika Niketan, Attam Pahar and Seva Niketan, Dairy Farm respectively for the children of various Child Care Institutions of South Andaman studying in class 10th and 12th and appearing for the Board exams during the current academic year. The aim of the program was to help the children to overcome their stress for examination and to provide guidance on effective preparation and to celebrate the examination.

Report by Dr. Dinesh

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 13: Kanikas Homemade Cakes in coordination with Rotary Club of Port Blair conducted " Puja Thali making work shop" for the amateur artist of Sri Vijaya Puram on 12th January 2025 at Kanikalayam, Dairy Farm.