Archives for April 10, 2023

Port Blair, Apr 10: A POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case was registered by police on 07 April 2023. According to reports, a 40-year-old man allegedly committed the crime with a 17-year-old juvenile girl who is studying in class XII.

The accused, a resident of Bambooflat region and a private worker, has been produced before the Honourable Court at Port Blair, as per the report.

Port Blair, Apr 10: Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in a seismically active part of the world (Zone –V) and earthquakes occur in these regions regularly. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen the preparedness level of A&N Islands to cope up with earthquakes.
Considering recent earthquakes struck in this UT, Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Disaster Management), A&N Administration urge to residents of this UT to follow necessary precautionary measures to minimize the impact of earthquake, if occurs and learn Do’s & Don’ts on Earthquake to save precious lives and property.
Before Earthquake
• Consult a structural engineer to make your house earthquake resilient.
• Preserve the design and layout drawings of your house for future reference.
• Fasten shelves securely to walls; place heavy/ large objects on lower shelves. Provide strong support to power and gas appliances
• Prepare an emergency kit with essential items for safety and survival.
• Develop an emergency communication and evacuation plan for your family and community.
• Learn the technique of ‘Duck-Cover-Hold.
• Educate yourself and family members about earthquake risk by participating in earthquake safety programmes.
During Earthquake
• Stay calm, Do Not Panic. If you’re indoors, stay inside. If you’re outside, stay outside.
• Don’t use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don’t mix.
• If you’re in a car, stop the car and stay inside until the earthquake stops.
• Duck under a table; Cover your head with one hand and Hold the table till the tremors last.
• Stay away from mirrors and windows. Do not exit the building while the earth is still shaking.
• Move outside as soon as the tremors stop. Do not use a lift.
• When outside, move away from buildings, trees, walls and poles/electric lines.
• When inside a vehicle, pull over in an open place and remain inside, avoid bridges.
• When in a structurally safe building, stay inside until shaking stops.
• Protect yourself by staying in the corner/ under a strong table or bed/ an inside wall away from mirrors and windows.
• If near an exit, leave the building as soon as possible.
• If inside an old and weak structure, take the fastest and safest way out.
After Earthquake
• Do not enter damaged buildings.
• If trapped in rubble:
• Do not light a matchstick
• Cover your mouth with a cloth.
• Tap on a pipe or a wall.
• Sound a whistle
• Shout only as a last resort. This will help you conserve energy
• Use stairs and not lifts or elevators.
• Move cautiously, and check for unstable objects and other hazards above and around you. Check yourself for injuries.
• Anticipate aftershocks, especially after a major earthquake.
• Stay away from beaches. Tsunamis and beaches sometimes hit after the ground has stopped shaking.
• Do not spread and/ or believe in rumours.
• Leave a message stating where you are going if you must evacuate your house.
• Do not drive around the damaged areas as rescue and relief operations need roads for mobility.
• Do not attempt to cross bridges/flyovers, which may have been damaged
“Be aware, Be Prepared, Be Safe”

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The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has deeply condoled the sad and untimely demise of Mr. Samir Dey, a renowned journalist of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, who breathed his last at GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair yesterday morning.

In his media career, he served several media organisations and he had great writing skills.

The Member of Parliament prayed to the Almighty to give eternal peace to his soul and give courage and strength to his family members to bear the irreparable loss.

Port Blair, Apr 10: To carry out urgent repairs/dry docking of one the vehicle ferry vessel MV Mus presently providing services between Chatham & Bamboo Flat, will be withdrawn from service with effect from 11th April, 2023 onwards. Due to the above withdrawal of the vessel MV Mus, services of only 02 vehicle ferry vessels will be available in the above route.
However, all out efforts are being made by this Directorate for early completion of Dry Docking/repairs in time and to resume the service of MV Mus in the above route at the earliest on top priority. The commuters are hereby requested to cooperate with this Directorate. The inconvenience caused to the commuters due to above is regretted.

Port Blair, Apr 10: The Andaman & Nicobar State Organizing Committee of the Democratic Youth Federation of India was revived in a meeting of youth held at Shaheed Bhavan, Anarkali, Port Blair on 8th April, 2023. Addressing the meeting online, AA Rahim, Member of Parliament and All India President of DYFI said that unemployment is increasing in the country.
“Ache Din is only for the Billionaires whose wealth had seen a sharp increase even during the Covid pandemic period. While the wealth of Adani, Ambani and other corporations are increasing, the common man in the country is struggling to make both ends meet,” he said.
He expressed concern over lack of employment opportunities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He said that both Congress and BJP governments have failed to create employment for the youth of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He assured the youth of Andaman & Nicobar Islands that their issues and demands will be raised by him in the Parliament. He explained the aims and objectives of the DYFI and the struggles conducted by it ever since its formation on 1st November, 1980. He said that DYFI is fighting for a dignified life for the youth in the country.
Addressing the meeting, Mr. D. Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M) A & N State Organizing Committee said that central government has completely neglected the youth of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and said that no step has been taken by the central government and its Administration here to fill up the 13000 posts lying vacant in various departments under the Administration. He expressed the hope that the DYFI will be able to rally the entire young people of these islands under its banner and wage relentless struggles demanding jobs for youth. Addressing the participants, Mr. B. Chandrachoodan, General Secretary, CITU State Committee said that without struggle nothing can be achieved.
A number of youths participated in the discussion and explained the injustice meted out to youth of these islands and apathy shown by the Administration and Central government towards the demands of the youth in the islands. Mr. Rahul Dev Mridha welcomed the gathering. A 14-member new State Organizing Committee of DYFI was formed with Mr. Rahul Dev Mridha, Mr. Dijo George Joseph and Mr. Naresh Kumar as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Rinu Antony and Dhruba Mazumdar were elected as Vice President and Joint Secretary respectively.
A large number of youths from various parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands attended the meeting. Dijo George Joseph proposed a vote of thanks. Former Vice President of DYFI A & N State Committee D. Laxman Rao was also present in the meeting.