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Diglipur, Dec 7: The Education Department, Diglipur organized Zonal Level Science, Art and Craft Exhibition today at Multipurpose Hall at Diglipur. Mr. Alok Kumar, Assistant Commissioner was the Chief Guest inaugurated the Exhibition by lighting the Traditional Lamp. He was much inspired with some of the outstanding exhibits presented by the school children’s in the stalls.
The Exhibition saw participation from all the schools of the DiglipurEducational Zone. The exhibits were also witnessed by the HODs, public and parents who applauded the performance of the students. A colourful cultural programmed organized on this occasion.

Rangat, Dec 06: On the occasion of world soil day, ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, CIARI, Nimbudera organized seminar cum meeting on the theme “ be the solution to soil pollution” on 5th December 2018 at Gram Panchayat Hall, Dushrathpur, Rangat. The programme commenced in presence of Mr. Anil Bepari, Up- Adhyaksha, ZillaParishad, N & M Andaman; Smt. Seropina Barala, Pramukh, Rangat; Mr. Ranglal Halder, Pradhan, Dusrathpur, Mr. P S Prasad, Assistant Director (Agriculture), Rangat; Er. Manoj Kumar, In-charge KVK, N & M Andaman; PRI Members and others. In the inaugural session, Mr. Anil Bepari discussed the problem faced by the farmers in the region of N & M Andaman and urged the KVK for introduction of new technologies and high yielding varieties for the benefit of farmers. Smt. Seropina Barala urged the farmwomen to take care of the farm soil for sustainable agriculture productivity. Mr. Ranglal Halder informed the farmers that CIARI has developed some good varieties of brinjal that are wilt resistance and can perform better under island condition. He appreciated the effort of KVK in disseminating the scientific information to farming community. Mr. P. S. Prasad informed the farmers regarding the government schemes related to conservation of soil and water. Speaking on the occasion, Er. Manoj Kumar highlighted the importance of the world soil day. He also discussed the causes for soil loss and measures that need to be taken to prevent the soil erosion. In the technical session, Dr. Shailesh kumar, SMS (Fisheries) discussed the need to maintain soil fertility and explained the steps to maintain soil health. Dr. Shardul Vikram Lal, SMS (Animal Science) told the farmer to recycle animal waste for sustainable soil health. Mr. B L Meena, SMS (Agronomy) motivated the farmers to practice organic farming. Later on, documentary films on “Soil conservation” and “organic farming” were also showcased to the farmers by Mr. Prasant Pradhan, Computer Assistant (Programmer). A total of fifty seven candidates participated and benefitted from the programme. This programme was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Er. Manoj Kumar, In-charge, KVK, Nimbudera and Dr. A. Kundu, Director, ICAR-CIARI as said in a press note by Incharge KVK, N & M Andaman, ICAR-CIARI.

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Khudirampur, Dec 03: The 129th Birthday celebrations of freedom fighter Khudiram Bose was celebrated at Diglipur panchayat today on 3rd December.
Early morning the Diglipur Panchayat Pradhan Mr. Kewal Krishna and other PRI members gave floral tribute to the bust of Freedom fighter Khudiram Bose at Khudirampur village. On this occasion Pradhan, Mr. Kewal Krishna gave a short speech about the life of Bose. After that the Pradhan Diglipur and PRI members visited CHC Diglipur and distributed sweets to the inpatients.

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Diglipur, Nov 30: A two days training programme on “Mushroom Cultivation” was conducted at Durgapur village in the field of a women entrepreneur by Department of Agriculture, Diglipur under extension reform scheme of ATMA on 28.11.18 & 29.11.18.
During the inaugural session the ATMA team welcomed the chief guest – Mr. Gautam Biswas, Pradhan Shibpur, ward member, & trainees.
Mr. Dilip Kumar, Assistant Director (Agri.), Diglipur informed the gathering about such training programme to create awareness and to motivate the women farmers to practice mushroom cultivation for better income generation and explained about the method of cultivation and marketing scope. He encouraged them to become entrepreneur in mushroom production to fulfil the local demand and to utilize the opportunity in tourism sector.
The training comprises of various topics such as Different method of mushroom cultivation with special emphasis on cultivation of paddy straw mushroom, cost benefit ratio of mushroom cultivation and recomposing of spent mushroom substrate, Demonstration on filling up of mushroom bags, Nutritive value of mushroom in diet & mushroom recipes, value addition of mushroom and post harvest handling.
All together 20 farmers attended the programme, the training was successfully conducted with the help of the pradhan, ward member and farmers along with the involvement of concerned AFA, BTM & ATM’s (ATMA), Diglipur.

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Diglipur, Nov 28: Formal inauguration of the newly constructed post office at Diglipur bazaar, Near Dakshina Kali Mandir was done on 20th Nov by Mr. Anil Kumar Singh, IPoS Post Master, General A & N Islands in the presence of Mr. Madhusudan Das, Dy. Superintendent of Posts (HQ), A & N Islands.
After shifting all the necessary equipments and machineries in the Post Office today the real functioning of the Post Office was started. But still the internet facility and other necessary equipments are not yet installed in Port Office.
The general public questions about the new building as it is constructed in about 40 sq metre, which is quite small due to which old building equipments could not fit in the newly constructed building. There is no space available for storing the postal bags and parcels and also for general public about 3X6 feet space is only available. Even there is no Restroom available for the staffs in the newly constructed Post Office.