Port Blair, Dec. 12: The vaccination drive is continuing smoothly in A&N Islands. As per data available, a total of 5,74,691 beneficiaries have been vaccinated so far in A&N Islands, out of the target beneficiaries of 2,81,603 (approx.). A total of 1,76,750 eligible people in the age group of 18 to 44 years have been vaccinated till date. A total of 301 people were vaccinated in South Andaman District today, out of which 10 beneficiaries were in the age group of 18-44 years.

Port Blair, Dec 10: The Member of Parliament, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Administration to depute a team of officials to Little Andaman for conducting a special camp for issuing Smart Islander Cards to people of Little Andaman.

Port Blair, Dec. 10: Working with a motto “No one sleeps without a meal”, the team Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi PBGKR was approached by Shri Sadab Riaz, Social Worker who briefed about the difficulties faced by the single mothers of Round Basti area.

Port Blair, Dec 10: A delegation from Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) along with Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry had a meeting today in the afternoon at Hotel Sea Shell with Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Port Blair, Dec 10: Zoological Survey of India has organized two days online workshop on Coastal and Marine Biodiversity of Island Ecosystems under scheme of “Forestry Training and Capacity Building” for the Personnel of Other Services & Personnel of Other Stakeholders” sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.  Total of 21 participants have attended the two days online workshop during 7th - 8th December 2021, under the Personnel of Other Services from A & N Police (Police Training School, Marine Police Force & Anti-Corruption Unit); INS Utkrosh, Indian Navy; Central Industrial Security Force; Indian Coast Guard; Directorate of Fisheries; Directorate of Agriculture; Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services and The District & Sessions Court.