Port Blair, April 27: The 35thConvocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was held on Tuesday, 26th April, 2022.  Shri.Pankaj Kumar, IAS, Secretary,Disaster Management/ Information Technology/ Information Publicity & Tourism/ Art & Culture/Agriculture was the Guest of Honour for the Convocation Function at IGNOU Port Blair Regional Centre.  The function was held at Tagore Govt. College of Education Auditorium, Middle Point, Port Blair.

Port Blair, April 27: In accordance with A&N Marine Fishing Rules 2004 (Amendment – 2019) the period commencing from 15th day of April to 31st day of May – 2022 (inclusive of the day of commencement and day of expiry) shall be closed season for Fishing Vessels plying bottom trawling gear and for Shark Fishing in A&N Waters.

The fishermen are advised to strictly comply the above close season for bottom trawling gear and for Shark Fishing in A&N Waters.

It is brought to the notice of the general consumers and government departments that power supply will remain suspended at the following area on 28.04.2022 (Wednesday) from 0630 Hrs. to 1100 Hrs. in connection removing of Aerial Bunched high tension power cable at Naushad Colony, Bhatu Basti.

Port Blair, April 27: Expressing faith in the exemplary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, two prominent leaders of Ward No. 9 namely Shri. V. Mari Muthu (Contestant of Ward Election from Ward No. 9 as Independent Candidate) and Shri. M. Anbazhagan (Owner of Hotel ASM, Dairy Farm) along with large number of supporters today joined Bharatiya Janata Party, A&N Islands.

ALL THE SAILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

INTER ISLAND SECTOR:

MV Chowra will sail for Nancowry via Car Nicobar, Chowra, Teressa & Katchal on 29.04.2022 (Fri) at 0900 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 02.05.2022 (Mon) at 0500 Hrs from Nancowry via same route.

Passenger Tickets for onward journey will be issued on 29.04.2022 at Haddo Wharf two hours prior to the departure time of the vessel based on the list provided by Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Port Blair and also after due verification of COVID Test Certificate and Islander Card/Local Certificate/Tribal Pass etc.

MV Coral Queen will sail for Campbell Bay via Nancowry on 30.04.2022 (Sat) at 0900 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 02.05.2022 (Mon) at 0900 Hrs from Campbell Bay via Nancowry.