Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 4: The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), GoI, in collaboration with the Tourism Department, A&N Islands has launched the ‘Paryatan Mitra’, an initiative for up-gradation of skills among the service providers in the tourism sector to create trained manpower in the industry to deliver better service to the tourist. The second phase launch ceremony of ‘Paryatan Mitra’ was held in the conference hall of ‘Aapda Prabhandan Bhawan’, Link Road here today. The Assistant Commissioner, Swaraj Dweep, Shri Vikram Singh as the chief guest inaugurated the event by lighting the traditional oil lamp.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 4: World famous scientist Dr Ajai Kumar Sonkar told in a special conversation that roads made from plastic waste will emit harmful chemicals in the environment which will increase the damage to the ecology of water, air, environment and soil manifolds. Carbon footprint will also be increased drastically.

The Padmashri awarded scientist told that in many scientific studies it has been found that every substance made from fossil fuels contains carcinogenic chemical compounds which are major contributors to cancer and many deadly diseases spreading like common cough and cold everywhere today. At the same time, it is these fossil fuels due to which our earth is constantly getting hot, the life giving glaciers on earth are melting and disappearing.

Swaraj Dweep, Nov. 4: In a commendable effort to promote sports among youth and guide them away from negative influences, the District Administration, South Andaman under the guidance of Shri Arjun Sharma, IAS, Deputy Commissioner (South Andaman) in collaboration with the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) organized the DC Cup Chess Tournament 2024. Held exclusively for young players of Swaraj Dweep at Hotel Dolphin Resort, this first-of-its-kind event provided Under-11 and Under-19 boys and girls, a unique platform to showcase their chess skills and sportsmanship.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 4: It is a matter of great honour and pride for A&N Police that Sub-Inspector G. Suresh Kumar of A&N Police has been conferred the prestigious ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak-2024 in the field of Investigation for his professional acumen in solving/investigating a gruesome murder case. The award was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the eve of Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31.10.2024.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 4: The Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President, Shri Rangalal Halder, has formally requested the Director of Agriculture to resume the issuance of Soil Health Cards for farmers across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

In his appeal, Halder expressed the pressing need for Soil Health Cards, which previously played a critical role in assisting farmers by providing essential information on soil quality and nutrient composition. These cards allowed farmers to make informed decisions on fertilizer and pesticide application, improving both crop yield and soil fertility.