Port Blair, April 27: Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB), Andaman & Nicobar Islands chapter (a registered national-level organization for micro and small industries), celebrated its 29th Foundation Day on 25th April 2022 at an event organized at Hotel Sea Shell, Marine Hill.

Port Blair, April 27: Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency alongwith Shri Jitendra Narain, Chief Secretary, A&N Administration and Dr. V Candavelou, Pr. Secretary (Health) attended the 24th Video Conference chaired by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on Emerging situation & management of COVID-19 and Vaccination status.

Port Blair, April 27: Miss V. K. Mariyam Bibi, Zilla Parishad Member, Bambooflat along with Pradhan Hopetown met CE, APWD and apprised him about the problems being faced by the general public. She raised the issue of water shortage in rural areas and suggested that the water project at Hopetown (Nimbu Bageecha) can be expedited so that the crisis during Summer can be managed.

Port Blair, April 27: Five days after the arrest of Vadgam MLA Jignesh Mevani by Assam police from Palanpur circuit house, Banaskantha, the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee leaders have come out in protest to condemn the incident.

On April 26, Congress leaders led by ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder and DCC President Mr. V.K Abdul Aziz protested in Wimberligunj Junction. They raised slogans against the BJP government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Port Blair, April 27: The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, South Andaman, organized a National campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on “Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati” under Kisan Bhagedari Prathamikta Humare on 26th April 2022 by inviting farmers, farmwomen and Public representatives. The objective of the programme was to create awareness about need and importance of Natural Farming along with discussion on Millets, oilseeds and bio fortified crops.