Port Blair, Oct. 16: The DIGP A&N Police, Shri Vijay Singh, IPS on his visit to Campbell Bay planned to organize a Health cum Awareness program for educating the police officials regarding the COVID, endemic diseases of A & N Islands and other lifestyle health issues.

Port Blair, Oct. 16: The Indian Coast Guard conducted exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ to validate the effectiveness of Coastal Security mechanism at Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The exercise commenced at 0600 hrs on 14th Oct and was terminated at 1800 hrs on 15th Oct. The exercise was conducted under the aegis of Chief Secretary, A & N Administration, Chairman of UT Coastal Security Committee. The main aim of the exercise was to evaluate the threats emanating from seaward in present geo-political conditions and validate existing Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) of all 17 Stakeholders to neutralize the threat.

Port Blair, Oct. 15: On the occasion of the Wildlife Week, on Oct 2, 2020, SPROUTS launched an 80 min, 8-Episode Audiobook titled 'My Friend Dugong' - which will open out a magical underwater world to listeners of all age groups. It is a heart-warming story of a young boy (Lingaraju) and his new mysterious friend (Dugong). This is a humble offering to commemorate the State Animal of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Can This be Called Death Due to Negligence of Authorities?

Port Blair, Oct. 15: Mohan Singh, a 49 year old policeman was posted at Baratang. Being in the Police Department, Mohan Singh did follow all protocols of COVID-19 and performed his duties as a corona warrior.

Port Blair, Oct. 15: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Education), A&N Administration for early consideration of the pending matter regarding issuances of re-engagement orders of total 744 Part Time staff (i.e. 297 Pre-Primary Teachers, 51 Craft Instructors, 99 Attenders and 297 Ayas) in the education department for the academic session 2020-21.