Port Blair, May 19: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested a permanent solution to prolonged power cuts in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, the Member of Parliament mentioned that in almost every part of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, people are facing multiple power cuts lasting several hours, making daily life exceedingly difficult.

Port Blair, May 19: A free eye screening camp was organised by Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, Port Blair in association with Shri Sanjay Meshack, Ex-Councillor, PBMC today at #Bageecha, Prothrapur, Port Blair.

The camp which commenced at 10.00 am benefitted more than 55 beneficiaries who included truck drivers and needy people from in and around the area. The camp which was supposed to conclude by 2.00 pm had to extend as the number of walk-ins kept increasing.

Port Blair, May 19: The incredible talent, energy, and creativity of the students through captivating choreography and electrifying performances came alive at the concluding ceremony of MERAKI ‘24- the Annual Sports & Cultural Fest of ANIIMS at its campus at Corbyn’s Cove here this evening. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS graced the valedictory function as the chief guest. The Director, ANIIMS, Dr. Pragya Sharma, Doctors from G.B. Pant Hospital, faculties of ANIIMS and students were present on the occasion.

Port Blair, May 19: Society for Promotion of Serve Humanity Among Youths (SPARSHA) successfully organized a day-long Nature Camp for students at Mt. Manipur, previously known as Mt. Harriet on Sunday 19th May, 2024. This event aimed to educate and inspire young minds about the importance of biodiversity, environmental conservation, and healthy living, saw an overwhelming participation students from various schools in South Andaman.

Kanyapuram, May 19: A blood donation camp held today at Community Hall Model village under Gram Panchayat Kanyapuram.  This camp was organised by Living On The Edge - LOTE, in Association with Blood Bank, GB Pant, Hospital, Port Blair and Andaman and Nicobar AIDS Control Society. All together 40 units of blood was collected by the team of ANACS. 

The maximum number of participants where from the final, selected list of mazdoor under the DFO, Wimberlygunj who are still waiting for their appointment orders.