Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 30: The Food Safety Department has taken swift action on receipt of an information regarding rat infestation of cakes and sweet items being exhibited for sale in a restaurant situated at Bathu Basthi, Sri Vijaya Puram. The Food Safety Officials conducted an inspection of the food business premises and noticed significant violations of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Rules and Regulations 2011. Proper pest control measures were not carried out by the Food Business Operator as a result pest/rodent activities were found inside the food business premise.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 30: Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency on visit to New Delhi met Dr. T. V. Somanathan, IAS Cabinet Secretary today. Discussed the need for early resolution of Inter-Agency coordination issues related to final culmination of mega projects of Andaman & Nicobar Administration in Infrastructure, Tourism & Hospitality sectors being steered through Islands Development Agency and also strategic mega projects of A&N Islands.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 30: Renowned scientist Dr. Ajai Kumar Sonkar said that styrene is a hydrocarbon or volatile organic compound found in petroleum-based products.

Petroleum-based plastics are a well-known source of harmful styrene. As the temperature increases, the expansion and evaporation of styrene increases, causing them to dissolve in air, soil and water. For example, styrene emissions from vinyl composite materials increase 1.3 times when the temperature rises from 23 to 40 degrees Celsius. Exposure to styrene affects the nervous system similar to drug addiction, it causes slow brain reactions, problems with concentration and mental imbalance.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 30: News Reader, All India Radio, Shri Rakesh Chander Lal today superannuated from his post after a glorious 28 and a half years of his service. Rakesh not only was the daily voice reaching across the islanders but had also given his voice at the national level through News Service Division, New Delhi where he was posted from 2010 – 2012.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 30: Joining the nationwide movement to raise awareness for Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs), as part of the #Act4Dyslexia campaign, the Art & Culture Department of A&N Administration, as per the direction of the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, illuminated the National Memorial Cellular Jail in Red, the colour symbolizing dyslexia awareness, on Oct. 29, 2024.