Port Blair, June 9: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to consider for supply of water in Municipal and South Andaman area once in a three days instead of six days as the water level in Dhanikhari dam is gradually increasing, consequent to the onset of Southwest Monsoon. This will be a relief to the general public, he said.

Port Blair, June 9: The Electricity Department, A&N Administration is pleased to inform the general public of A&N Islands that reduced Electricity Tariff shall be applicable to the Consumers under Domestic, Commercial and Industrial categories consumers to become prosumers (producing consumers) by installing Solar PV on their building roofs or other available areas.

Port Blair, June 9: Hump sore caused by a filarial worm is a common problem of cattle in Andaman and Nicobar islands. This disease is chronic in nature and causes loss of milk production. To control the disease, scientists of Animal Science Division, ICAR-CIARI have developed one treatment schedule under the project entitled "Molecular signature of eco-sustainability of indigenous livestock breeds of Andaman and Nicobar islands" through a combination of medicine after conducting trials in organized herd and farmers' field.

Port Blair, June 9: The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), Gurgaon has approved the retail tariff for Financial Year 2020-21 in A&N Islands with effect from 1st June 2020 vide its Order dated 18th May, 2020.

UTCPCR Requests Administration to Intervene

Port Blair, June 8: It has been brought to the notice of the UT Commission for Protection of Child Rights that TATA Sky Services in Port Blair is yet to initiate the broadcast of Tele Classes by DD Port Blair. As a result, large number of students are deprived from the benefits of the classes.