On the occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my greetings to the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

May blessings of Lord Shiva be upon all Islanders and the devotees who take up Shivaratri fasting and perform puja with devotional prayers. I pray that happiness and peace be bestowed on the people of these Islands.

Port Blair, Feb 17: In the memory of Raman Effect discovered by Prof. C V Raman, National Science Day celebrations are organized throughout the country on 28th February, every year to inculcate and foster the knowledge and awareness of science among the masses. To celebrate this occasion in a befitting manner, various activities of science popularization are proposed to be conducted for the school students. The Science Week will commence from Feb 22, 2023 onwards which will be followed by National Science Day celebration on Feb 28, 2023. The theme of this year’s celebration is ‘Global Science for Global Wellbeing’.

Port Blair, Feb 17: The practical exam for BSCG (Geology) will be conducted as per the norms of University. All the students who have not attended the practical classes since 2019 batch are advised to visit the Regional Centre for necessary registration. The registration is open till 24th February 2023. For more details, visit IGNOU Regional Centre, Port Blair.

Port Blair, Feb 17: The Model Career Centre (Employment Exchange), Directorate of Employment & Training organised a ‘Rozgar Evam Swarozgar Mela’ in the community hall of Gram Panchayat, Guptapara yesterday. Shri B. S Jaglan, IAS Secretary (Labour, Employment and Training) also attended the Programme. While addressing the gathering, Shri Jaglan elucidated that the main objective of the ‘Rozgar evam Swarozgar Mela’ is to provide a platform between the private employers and jobseekers and also to disseminate information about various self-employment schemes being implemented by different departments for the benefit of unemployed youths. He instructed the officials of Deptt of Employment to keep a record of participants who are willing to take up self-employment schemes so as to provide skill oriented training to the youths.

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI has condoled the sad demise of Mr. K. P. Kunju Mohammed S/o K.P. Unni Mohammed Haji R/o Mannarghat, who expired today on 17.02.2023 at PHC Wimberlygunj. Shri Jolly prayed to the Almighty to give peace to his eternal soul departed for heavenly abode and give strength to his bereaved family member to bear this irreparable loss.