Port Blair, Aug 11: An art exhibition titled 'Expression through Colours' commenced at the Art Gallery and Studio in Gandhi Park today. The exhibition, organized by Kala Kendra – a society under the Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration, featuring an array of paintings and sculptures, is a part of the Independence Day celebrations. The Commissioner-cum-Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Nikhil Kumar, IAS, inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest in the presence of Secretary, Art & Culture, Shri Binay Bhushan, IAS, Director, Art & Culture, Dr. Jatinder Sohal and art enthusiasts.

Port Blair, Aug 11: A draft Bird Watching Policy has been prepared by the Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism, A&N Administration as part of the commitment to Sustainable Eco Tourism and Conservation.

Port Blair, Aug 11: Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (A&N) conducted its 15th District/ Station Commanders’ Conference and Works Conference on 10 and 11 Aug 23, at Port Blair. The conference brought together all District/ Station Commanders and senior ICG officers of the A&N Region to discuss and strategize key operational and administrative matters.

Port Blair, Aug 11: The Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is organising a “State Level Convention on Restoration of Old Pension Scheme” on 12th August, 2023 at 9.30 a.m. at Andhra Association Hall, Port Blair.

Port Blair, Aug 11: The Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) and “Red Ribbon Club” (RRC) of Tagore Government College of Education (TGCE) organized an Orientation and Capacity Building workshop on Prevention and Control of HIV & AIDS for the youth of TGCE, Port Blair, on 11th August 2023. The workshop was an initiative for enrolling members from 1st year in the “Red Ribbon Club” (RRC). The objective of the club is to educate youth and encourage them to learn about safe and healthy lifestyles, give access to information on HIV/AIDS, and also educate them about voluntary blood donation and safe sexual behaviors. In all the colleges such platforms are made available for free exchange of AIDS related discussions.