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165 Shops Evicted from Bharatpur and Laxmanpur Sunset Beach in Shaheed Dweep; Plan to a new shopping complex for shop owners

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John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Mar 02: In a move to improve the look of the beach and accommodate the increasing tourist footfall in Shaheed Dweep islands, the Andaman Administration conducted an eviction drive on March 01, 2023. Over 165 shops were evicted from Bharatpur beach and Laxmanpur sunset beach.
Last month, the Administration had reportedly intimated all shop owners and representatives of Gram Panchayat Neil islands about the eviction plan and the new plans for construction of a new shopping complex. As per plan the evicted shops will be shifted to the new shopping complex located near the beach area. Each family whose shop was evicted will be provided with a shop room in the new complex.
The eviction drive began in the morning at Bharatpur beach where around 100 shops were evicted. Later in the day, the same drive was carried out at Laxmanpur Sunset point beach where around 65 shops were evicted in the presence of Azharuddin Zainuddin Quasi, SDM south Andaman.
Mr. Kajal Das, Mondal President BJP, informed Andaman Sheekha that in 2017, the Andaman administration had allotted land near the beach of Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beach, but due to some reason, the plan was stopped. Recently, officers of the Administration contacted shopkeepers and Panchayat members and explained the plan, promising to provide all evicted shopkeepers with shops in the new shopping complex, to which all agreed.
Mrs. Pinki Das, Pradhan Gram Panchayat Shaheed Dweep, requested the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to complete the construction of the shopping complex as soon as possible. Since the eviction drive, around 165 families, all shopkeepers, have lost their source of income. The completion of the new shopping complex will hopefully minimize the impact of the eviction on the shopkeepers’ livelihoods.

Member of Parliament attends International Women’s Day function organised by ANSCU

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Port Blair, Mar 02: Andaman and Nicobar State Co-operative Union celebrated International Women’s Day today on 2nd March 2023 at the Union Office, Teylorabad in the presence of the Member of Parliament Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma as the Chief Guest and other guests Smti. Shanta Singh, Smti.Pramila Devi, Adhyaksha ,Zilla Parishad South Andaman,Smti. Ratna Kannan, Smti.Pushpanjali Raju, Smti. Zubaida Begum , Smti.Jyoti, Smti. Radhika ,Smti. Laxmi Ganeshan ,Smti.Amar Devi,Smti.Mangayar Karasi and Smti. Sarika were also present.A large number of women participated in this event and Smti. Vanisha Rajan, PGT , Govt.Model Sr. Sec. School enlightened the gathering on this year’s International Women’s Day theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”. In this program 21 women were felicitated with mementos by the chief guest and other dignitaries for their outstanding performance.
While addressing the crowd Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma in his speech said that “Our islands have faced various challenges over the years when it comes to ensuring women empowerment and employment and it still continues. So in the year 2012 when I joined the Andaman & Nicobar State Cooperative Union, Teylorabad as a chairman I had made up my mind that I need to start up Skill Development Courses for the youths and especially the women of our islands that would enable them towards a better and secure way of living on their own. I knew it would be difficult for The youths & women seeking such training courses coming from not so financially stable backgrounds to pay huge amounts for doing these courses and with the responsibilities of running a family & taking care of their children going to the mainland for such courses was out of the question. So keeping all these in mind in 2012 I started up with the first batch of Beautician Training courses, Tailoring & Fashion Designing Courses and Computer Courses for all the youths & women with a nominal & affordable fee here at Port Blair.
As I stand here today to felicitate each one of you little did I know back then that little dream of mine that I planted 10 years ago would become such a huge tree of success. It brings me sheer joy to inform that an exceptional 3800 plus girls & women have completed their training in Tailoring and Fashion Design courses, more than 1200 girls & women have successfully done their Beautician Course Training, and about more than 1000 Ladies and Youth have gained benefit with their successful completion of Computer Course training.
The beauty of this journey that started all those years ago with just a thought of empowering our youth & women, to build up their potentials is not just how many have completed these courses but the fact that most of them have opened up their own ventures; their own beauty parlours & boutiques, tailoring shops, empowering other youths & women providing them employment and making an income to ensure an improved & standard quality of living for themselves & their families. What makes me happier today is recognising & felicitating such strong, accomplished, and independent women who are the examples of real women empowerment and are the true inspiration to other youths & women encouraging them to come forward and take up such courses and empower themselves and everyone around them and create a better life on their own.”
All the women were thankful to the Member of Parliament for their success and praised him for providing them with such an exclusive platform. They also took the stand to share their journey to success while encouraging the women present at the event to do the same and take benefit of the courses provided at ANSCU. Mr.Suresh Babu , Principal ANSCU welcomed the gathering and he highlighted the activities of the union and the vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Surender Singh,NCUI .

ANTCC President Demands to Resolve Burning Issues of GB Pant Hospital

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Port Blair, Mar 02: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President Mr. Rangalal Halder seeks the Administration in resolving the difficulties being faced by the inpatients in the GB Pant Hospital.
In his letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, A & N Administration, Mr. Halder said that the patients’ Ward in GB Pant Hospital are being inappropriately maintained as deteriorated Conditions and Unhealthy hygiene have been observed in several wards during the visit.
He stated that the Govt. GB Pant Hospital has No proper basic treatment facilities like Ventilation System, Exhaust Fans, Wheelchair for Handicapped patients and other necessary equipment which are either not functioning or operated in the Hospital.
He also pointed towards the Govt. Ayush Hospital in which the treatment of Physiotherapy was not accomplishing well as the staff is least in numbers whereas maximum staff is needed to be appointed in serving the patients in the Hospital.
He alleged that the Blood Testing Check-up’s and other Basic Treatments were not to be considered to be provided at the GB Pant Hospital rather than that the patients are advised by the practitioner to fulfil their required treatment in the Private Hospitals.
He also mentioned that In GB pant Hospital, Private attendants are appointed with a Charge rate of Rs. 1000-2000 per Patient a day which creates a huge indiscrimination towards the patients through which they are losing their faith and trust towards the Govt. Hospitals.
He further requested the Administration to kindly look in this regard as it is the most important issue to be discussed and more quickly to be resolved.

ANTCC Organizes Haath Se Haath Jodo Abhiyan in Haddo Ward No.1

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Port Blair, Mar 02: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee organized the Programme of Haath Se Haath Jodo Abhiyan at the Municipal Area of Ward No.1 Haddo at 5:00 PM on the 1st of March 2023.
The Congress Party Leaders have actively participated in this programme and reached door-to-door of every household with enthusiasm, positivity and optimism to spread the message of unity and brotherhood in the Nation and Stick Haath Se Haath Jodo Stickers at every door for making Countryman Stronger so as to fight for their right equivalently.
The Programme was attended by many senior leaders of Congress Party including PCC President, Chairman-Campaign Committee, Mrs. Zubaida Begum, Mr. Mohd. Zubair, Mr. A.R Manickam , Mrs. Bindu, Mr. Abhibhushan Ghosh, Mr. Shadab Riaz, Mrs. Fathima Imtiyaz and other Party Workers.
The Congress Party President has also requested for Conducting the Programme of Haath Se Haath Jodo Abhiyan in all of the wards and Blocks of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

 

Andaman Avians Club Successfully Completes Great Backyard Bird Count 2023 and Andaman Bird Race 2023

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Port Blair, Mar 02: On 28-Feb 2023, 7th year in a row, Andaman Avians Club – the only birding club in A&N Islands has successfully coordinated the Great Backyard Bird Count 2023 collaborated and partnered with the Bird Count India in-between 17th Feb to 20th Feb.
The part event CAMPUS BIRD COUNT 2023 has also been taken up during the GBBC2023 and was conducted all across three districts by club coordinators Mr. Ram Vikas in N&M Andaman, Mr. D. Kishore in South Andaman and Mr. Amrit Raha in Nicobar District.
During the event GBBC 2023 the UT’s Chief Secretary, Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS also participated and witnessed 16 species including 2 endemic birds at his residence backyard.
A& N ISLANDS among 37 states in India stands at 13th position with 835 Checklists and at 30th position with 143 species reported from 230 hotspots bifurcated with 148 from South Andaman 37 from Nicobar and 45 from N&M Andaman.
Chidiyatapu Biological Park and Ograbranj Wetland in SA, Galathea National Park in Nicobar and at N&MA Pristine Beach Resort in Diglipur and Forest Nursery, Parnashala in Rangat were among the top birding hotspots.
An AAC BIRD RACE 2023 was also organized by the Andaman Avians Club during this international event. Mr. Amrit Raha was the coordinator for this club event and during this bird race many club members and birders across the Islands and the mainland had participated. The results are as follows:
Most Checklists in Bird Race
1. Amrit Raha – 117
2. Sarthy Prasanth – 73
3. Thikanna G. – 33

Most Species Recorded in Bird Race
1. Sarthy Prasanth – 111
2. Arun Singh – 100
3. Suresh Kumar S. – 65
Some of the rare sightings are Green Warbler, Paddyfield Pipit, Hooded Pitta, Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo, Black Crowned Night Heron with some rare sighted endemics like Andaman Wood Pigeon (State Bird), Andaman Scoops Owl, Nicobar Scops Owl…and many more, the highest counted bird species during the GBBC2023 was “Asian Glossy Starling” with a count of 2398 all along the stretch of this most diversified archipelago of India – Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

IMO Level-I Training Conducted by Pollution Response Team, Port Blair for CG Personnel and Stakeholders

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Port Blair, Mar 02: Coast Guard Components of Andaman and Nicobar Command conducted an IMO Level-I course from 20 to 24 Feb 23 for various stakeholders responsible for pollution response operations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The training course was conducted in line with the guidelines of the OPRC Convention 1990, to which India is a signatory. Andaman and Nicobar Command, recognizes that any oil spill in the seas around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands would have severe environmental impact on the marine ecosystem and may adversely affect dependent economic and tourism activities.
The course curriculum was designed to provide participants with an understanding of various aspects of pollution response, including awareness, preparedness, response, legal regulations, and practical exposure to handling pollution response equipment. The training course was attended by 22 participants, which included officials from the Department of Environment, Forests, and Police Marine Force (PMF) in addition to personnel from the Indian Coast Guard. The effort in providing training courses for various stakeholders reflects the Command’s commitment in safeguarding the marine ecosystem and preserving the economic/tourism activities dependent on it.

GEF Demands Restoration of Old Pension Scheme

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Port Blair, Mar 01: In a demand representation dt. 28/02/2023 sent to His Excellency Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India, copies mailed to Mr. Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance, GoI, the President of Government Employees Federation A&N Islands Mr. P Kannan has demanded to restore the OLD PENSION SCHEME which the Government withdrew in the year 2004 and narrated the reason that the Government servants are not satisfied with the implementation of the New Pension Scheme and also feel insecure. Hence, Mr. P.Kannan has demanded to restore the OLD PENSION SCHEME to all Central Government Employees including employees of UTs Administration and BJP ruled States to protect the interest and welfare of government servants.

Cycle Rally for Women Cyclathon on 5th March from Danapur Junction to Netaji Sports Complex

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Port Blair, Mar 02: District Administration, North & Middle Andaman in collaboration with District Health Society, (N&MA) will be organizing a cycle rally for women’ (Cyclathon) on 5thMarch, 2023 at 7.00 am from Danapur Junction to Netaji Sports Complex, Mayabunder on the theme “Healthy Women, Healthy India”. Rally is being organized to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of citizens and to encourage environment friendly conveyance. Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages from young children to adults. It is also fun, cheap and good for the environment.
All women are reqsuested to participate and make the event a grand success.

Vegetable Cultivation under Coconut Plantation Conducts by RS Minicoy

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Port Blair, Mar 02: Regional Station, Minicoy of ICAR-CIARI Port Blair, conducted a “Field Day on Vegetable cultivation (Cabbage & Cauliflower) under coconut plantation” for the tribal farmers of Minicoy on 1st March2023.
Speaking on the inaugural occasion, the Chief Guest Dr Shrikant R. Tapdiya, the Deputy Collector of Minicoy expressed his happiness on the ICAR-CIARI Regional station technologies for vegetable farming and nutritious kitchen garden. A total of 15 participants including 12 men and 3 farm women from Funhilol, Fallessery, Aoumogu, Bada,Rammedu, and South Bandaram attended the field day in which they were exposed to a scientific cabbage & cauliflower cultivation at the institute farm.
The scientific team comprising of Dr. Gladston Y. and Dr. Ajina S. M. interacted with the farmers and impressed upon the package of practices for organic Cabbage & Cauliflower cultivation under coconut plantation during the season. As cabbage & Cauliflower is one of the highly demanded vegetable in Lakshadweep islands, the farmers were highly fascinated by this potential crop and its farming, which can be successful to earn high returns in short period of time. A total of 98 fully matured cabbages and 18 fully matured cauliflowers were harvested in the presence of the Deputy Collector, Minicoy and officials of the Department of Agriculture, Minicoy Unit Mr. Kunjikoya. A total of 12 men and women farmers participated. Dr. Gladston Y, & Dr. Ajina S.M Convener, Mr. Shareefuddeen Hassan& Mr. Arif M.I, Dr.S.K. Zamir Ahmed, Nodal Officer, Lakshadweep coordinated the overall conduct of the programme under the Chairmanship of Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair.

Load shedding Schedule for Port Blair and South Andaman areas

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Port Blair, Mar 02: It is brought to the notice of electricity consumer and general public that, due to shortfall of power generation and to manage the shortfall of power generation through available power, ongoing load shedding will be continued in Port Blair and South Andaman areas during evening peak hours from 05.00 PM to 11.00 PM for 45 minutes, if required, on daily basis as per schedule given below.
The below mentioned load shedding schedule is purely tentative and the duration & timing may vary depending on available power generation and other technical reasons. The schedule will be enforced for next 15 days or till further intimation.
Time Area affected
1700 Hrs.
To
1745 Hrs. Garacharama Sub Station, Japan Nallah, Austinabad, Prothrapur, Carbyn’s Cove, Brichgunj, Brookshabad, part of Chakkargoan, Buniyadabad, AIR, DDK Colony, part of Delanipur, part of Prem Nagar, Coast Guard Enclave, Coast Guard HQ, Coast Guard Jetty, Panipath Road, Fortress HeadQuarter, Dairy Farm Junction, CPWD Complex, Lamba Line, Ranchi Tekery, School Line complete & part of Minnie Bay.
1745 Hrs.
To
1830 Hrs. Part of Sippighat, Chouldari Lal Pahar, Tsunami Shelter, Mithakhari, Namunaghar, Dunduspoint, Hathi Tappu, BSNL Telephone Exchange, Prem Nagar, Goalghar, Carmel School area, KV-I area, Murdakhari area, Bhatu Basti complete, Laxmi Motor Area, Pathergudda, Satellite Colony & New Pahargaon
1830 Hrs.
To
1915 Hrs. Part of Dollygunj, part of Pahargaon, ICMR Colony area, part of School Line, Water Treatment Plant area at Lamba Lane, Rajasthan Mandir, ALWH Colony, Hawaghar Jn., Dudh Line, Nayagaon, Bargat Line, GPRA Colony, Carbyn’s Jn., Agency House, Garacharama complete & 5 MW Solar Power Plant area.
1915 Hrs.
To
2000 Hrs. Bambooflat to Wimberlygunj, Shadipur, South Point, Mazaar Pahad, Machi Line, RGT Road, Govt. Press and JNRM College, AKT Miniplex, Bird Line, Mahaveer Nagar, Kamaraj Nagar, Beodnabad, Rangachang, Burmanallah & Chidiyatapu
2000 PM
To
2045 PM Part of Garacharama, Dollygunj, Attompahar, Old Pahargaon, ICMR Colony area, part of Minnie Bay, Haddo, Haddo Wharf, Foreshore Road and upto Civil Aviation Delanipur, part of Gurudwara Lane, Bengali Club, Biggi Lane, Anthropological Museum, Middle Point, Link Road, VIP Road, Police Line, part of Junglighat, Marine Hill, Dugnabad complete, Round Basti & Netaji Club area.
2045 PM
To
2130 PM Part of Junglighat, Vijay Baugh, Dairy Farm complete, Sippighat, Teylarabad, Bimblitan, Manjeri, Guptapara, Manglutan, Wandoor, Chouldari Tushnabad, Port Mount, Tirur, Templemyo, Ograbranj, CARI, Ayyanar Temple, Calicut, New Bilmblitan, part of Teylaraboad & Macca Pahad, Mathura, Bridavan, Ferargunj to Jirkatang, StewartGunj, Kanyapuram, Wimberlygunj to Shoal Bay
2130 PM
To
2215 PM Light House, Phoenix Bay, Fisheries Jetty area, Anarkali, Delanipur, Quarry Hill, Phongy Kyaung, Foreshore Road, Megapode, Teal House, Horticulture Road, STS Workshop, BSNL Bhawan, Model School Area, Fire Brigade, ANIIDCO Bhawan area, Girls School, CCS Aberdeen Bazaar area, Supply Line complete, Netaji Stadium area, Electricity Bazaar site office, Jama Masjid, Netaji Club and part of Gurudwara Lane Mohanpura, Babu Lane, Aberdeen Bazaar from Ratnam Market to Taxi Stand, Aberdeen Thana & part of Gurudwara Lane
2215 PM
To
2300 PM Shristy Nagar, Atlanta Point, Cellular Jail, , G.B.Pant and Police HQ, Marina Park & Aberdeen Bazaar site office area

All the consumers of the Electricity Department and general public are requested to conserve electricity and regulate consumption of use of electricity. The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.