P Ramesh Kumar Port Blair, Aug 13: Inundated by liquor supplied by Government, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are facing serious threat from illegal Ganja sale too. It’s an open secret that drug peddlers have set up a very prominent network in these Islands for smuggle Ganja in these Islands. Earlier, Ganja used to reach [...]
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AS reporter Sarthak Kanjilal back in business
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
In Picture: Sarthank Kanjilal (Middle) with Avirup Ghosh, Manger, Andaman Sheekha (left) and P Rajesh Kumar, Reporter, Andaman Sheekha (Right). Port Blair, Aug 13: Sarthak Kanjilal, Reporter of Andaman Sheekha, English Daily, who had sustained head injuries, in an accident on 28 July 2012, has returned back to Port Blair after his treatment in Apollo [...]
DMK to Boycott evening reception hoisted by Lt. Governor on ID
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
Port Blair, Aug 13: The DMK today said that it would boycott the evening reception, hoisted by Lt. Governor on Independence Day. Talking to Andaman Sheekha, Mr. Raja Marudhvanan, the Organiser, DMK Youth Wing today said that due to various reason the party is bound to take this decision. “Its been a year since the [...]
Mahatma Gandhi Seva Medal for Naresh Chandra Lall
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
Port Blair, Aug 13: Renowned writer, producer and film Director of the Islands, Mr. Naresh Chandra Lall was today awarded Mahatma Gandhi Seva Medal by the Gandhi Global Family (GGF), New Delhi. At a function held at the Raj Niwas, the Lt Governor, Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM gave away the Mahatma Gandhi [...]
Shall intensify pursuit for a Legislative Assembly: Bishnu
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
Port Blair, Aug 13: Mr. B. P. Ray, Member of Parliament has introduced the private members bill seeking a Legislative Assembly for the A & N Islands in the Lok Sabha on 10th August 2012. The bill was introduced on the second day of the intense Monsoon Session of the Parliament before a packed house. [...]
Illicit ganja seized from Nimbutala
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
Port Blair, Aug 13: The Rangat Police have seized 1 kg 50 gram illicit ganja on 10-08-2012 in a raid at Chitrakut, Nimbutala. On receipt of credible information from SI Mahesh Kumar, SHO, PS Rangat camp at Port Blair, a team consisting of SI D. K. Seal, SI Abdul Salam, HC A. Shaukat Ali, PCs [...]
Chetana to host Cultural Programme for Differently abled on the Eve of ID
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
Port Blair, Aug 13: The socio cultural organization, Chetana will host a cultural evening in honour of the differently abled students of theseIslandson the eve of Independence Day. The Chief Secretary of A & N Administration, Mr. Anand Prakash will inaugurate the programme titled Chalenge Saath Saath at Tagore Government College of Education around4.30 pm. [...]
AIR to broadcast President’s address to Nation
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
Port Blair, Aug 13: All India Radio, Port Blair will broadcast Hon’ble President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee’s address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day at 7 pm and Lieutenant Governor Lt. Gen. Bhopinder Singh’s address to the Islanders on the eve of Independence Day at 9.16 pm on 14th August, 2012. [...]
Bhajan programme presented by Bhagwati Jagran Mandli
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
Port Blair, Aug 13: On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janamashtmi, the “Bhagwati Jagran Mandli”, a group promoting Bhajan and Kirtan, performed its first programe on 09-08-12 at Rajasthan Mandir from 08.00 pm till 12.00. The Bhajan and Jhanki on Lord Krishna were presented. The Bhagwati Jagran Mandli has urged all devotees to contact Mr. [...]
Congress demands settlement of dues of ATI workers’ of Andaman
Posted by Andaman Sheekha on August 14th, 2012
Port Blair, Aug 13: The Congress unit of Andaman andNicobar Islandshas taken up the matter of non-payment of dues to workers of Andaman Timber Industry (ATI) by the ATI management since last 12 years. ATI was one of the biggest private sector industries ofA & NIslands, before 2000. In a press release, Mr. Kuldeep Rai [...]
