Port Blair, Sept. 26: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Island, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands to provide concession in flight fares for senior citizens of Andaman and Nicobar Islands atleast once in a year (to and fro).

In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that senior citizens across India get concession in bus fare, train-fare for inter-state as well as intra-state movement. On similar grounds, there is a concession for senior citizens in buses and boats/ships for their movement inside Andaman & Nicobar Islands but there is no concession for senior citizens in flight fares for inter-state movement from the side of A & N Administration.

Port Blair, Sept. 26: A Free Medical Camp was organised by Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi and Revive, Medical NGO at PHC Wimberlygunj in Collaboration with DHS and supported by Nayi Manzil NGO.

Dr. Abhilash, ENT Specialist from Health 4 U Multi Speciality Clinic and Dr Rajeev Sr. Medical officer took part and treated the patients of the area and prescribed medicine were distributed to the patients.

It gives me immense pleasure to learn that the Tourism Department of A&N Administration is celebrating “World Tourism Day-2021” in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Since 1980, the 27th of September is celebrated as “World Tourism Day” which marks the day the statute of the United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) came into force. The day is commemorated every year to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth.”

Port Blair, Sept. 26: The Member of Parliament, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested Chief Secretary’s Intervention on the issue of non-release of salary for Assistant Professors of ANCOL (on contact).

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament mentioned that the Assistant Professors (on Contract basis) working in Andaman College (ANCOL) since 2015 have not received their salary since last six months, because of which these Assistant Professors are now facing hardship in running their family.

Port Blair, Sept. 26: NSUI State President, M.A Sajid has congratulated P. Sabeel, R/o Phoenix Bay for securing 470th rank and clearing the country's prestigious Civil Services Exam conducted by the UPSC.