Archives for April 2025

Diglipur, Apr. 30: The ICDS Project (Rural), Diglipur, under the Directorate of Social Welfare, organized an awareness program at Youth club, Madhupur with the aim of sensitizing elderly individuals and women about the crucial helpline services, for elderly individuals -14567, and for Women-181, in addition to these numbers’ other helpline numbers such as Police (100), Ambulance (102) were also discussed. These services are instrumental in providing emergency support, ensuring safety, and promoting mental well-being among elderly people and Women. Smt. Indira Devi, Child Dev. Project Officer stated that the helpline services ensures their safety.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr. 30:The general public has been informed that due to network issues in certain parts of the Islands, ration distribution has been disrupted since April 26. In view of this, the April 2025 Public Distribution System (PDS) cycle has been extended until May 5 to ensure that all beneficiaries receive their entitled ration. Beneficiaries who were unable to collect their rations during above period may now do so within the extended period mentioned above.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr 30: In preparation for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June 2025, the Directorate of Health Services (AYUSH Wing), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) program on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), as prescribed by the Ministry of Ayush. The training is being conducted from 28th April to 03rd May 2025 at the Auditorium of Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya (JNRM), Sri Vijaya Puram, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
NCC cadets from the Army and Navy wings of the Senior Division and Senior Wing of JNRM are actively participating in the program. They are being trained to lead mass yoga demonstrations on 21st June 2025 and to promote yoga awareness across the Islands.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr 30: The ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI), in collaboration with the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), successfully organized an awareness program on NABL accreditation at its Sri Vijayapuram campus.The event aimed to provide valuable insights into the process and significance of NABL accreditation, highlighting its benefits for academic institutions, industry professionals, regulatory bodies, and laboratory management. The program underscored the importance of adhering to international quality standards and compliance protocols essential for laboratory accreditation and quality assurance.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Srikanth R., Director, QCI-NABL Regional Office. The inaugural address was delivered by Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, who emphasized the role of quality systems in enhancing credibility and scientific output. A keynote address was presented by Mr. Sreeram Pinnamaraju, Assistant Director, QCI-NABL Regional Office, focusing on the accreditation process and its practical applications. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Rafeeque R. Alyethodi, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CIARI.
A total of 50 participants from various institutions across the Andaman Islands attended the program. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from stakeholders keen to strengthen laboratory practices and align them with national and international benchmarks.This initiative marks a significant step toward promoting quality, accountability, and global standards in scientific and industrial testing in the region.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr 30: Andaman & Nicobar Rowing Association will be conducting a Selection Trial at SAI water Sports Complex, Sippighat on 02nd May, 2025 from 6.00 AM onwards for selection of A&N Island’s Rowing team which will be participating in the forthcoming “26th Sub Junior National Rowing Championship- 2025” to be held at Hyderabad, Telangana from 27th May to 01st, June -2025 organized and hosted by Telangana Rowing Association on behalf of Rowing Federation of India.

Interested persons can register their name to Shri. Rama Rao, Contact Phone/Cell Number: 9434298433, 7063917051. Last date of Registration is 01st May, 2025 till 5:00 pm.