Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 22: It is with profound sorrow, the A&N Police Department announces the passing of one of its beloved Canine (K-9), Herman on 21/11/2024, due to age-related ailments. K-9 Herman, a courageous and dedicated Male Labrador, served the department and community with unwavering loyalty and bravery for 08 years. Owing to his advancing age and associated health issues, Herman was honorably retired from active duty on December 12, 2022, and spent his remaining days receiving care and comfort at the Police Dog Squad Unit.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 22: In a determined effort to protect public land and curb unauthorized encroachments, the District Administration, South Andaman conducted extensive eviction drives across Manglutan village in Ferrargunj Tehsil, Austinabad village in Sri Vijaya Puram Tehsil, and Netaji Nagar village in Little Andaman Tehsil. These operations reflect the Administration's unwavering commitment to safeguarding government resources and ensuring their rightful use.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 22: Shri M. Vinod, President, AATO and active member of ADTOI attended the General House Meeting of Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India held on 21st November 2024 at Hotel Metropolitan & Spa, New Delhi.

This was the first General House meeting after the new committee of ADTOI took the charge and was participated by members from all parts of the country.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 22: The ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI), Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, organized a field day on “Tuber Crops Diversity and Scientific Tuber Crops Cultivation for Improving Food Security” on November 20, 2024. Dr. I. Jaisankar, Senior Scientist at ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair, briefed the participants on tuber crop diversity in the islands.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 22: The Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) will hold Selection Trials for the National Under-09 and Under-13 Chess Championships on November 23, 2024, at Chinmaya Mission, Port Blair.

All registered players are requested to report at the venue by 8:30 AM on 23.11.2024. The two best players each in the Boys’ and Girls’ categories for both age groups will be selected to represent the Andaman & Nicobar Islands at the nationals.