Archives for April 25, 2023

John Wilbert &Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Apr 25: A Police team of Out Post Tirur under Ograbraj Police Station detained a man carrying banned turtle meat under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.According to sources, the Police received credible information about a man from Ferrargunj selling turtle meat near the Collinpur area. Acting on the tip-off, a team of Out Post Tirur and PS Ograbranch reached the spot yesterday.
At around 4:00 PM, the team stopped a man carrying a suspicious bag. Upon checking the bag, they discovered approximately 10 kilograms of red meat. Further investigation revealed that the meat was from a turtle and therefore, the individual carrying the meat, a man in his 40s and a resident of Ferrargunj area, was detained.
The banned items were seized under Section 9/39/50(1)(c) of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, and the accused, along with the seized items, were handed over to the Tushnabad forest range of the Forest Department for further course of action.

Port Blair, Apr 25: The Director of Shipping Services has announced the resumption of boat services to Diglipur via Mayabunder, much to the relief of the residents. The schedule for the M.V. Rani Lakshmi has been published, with the boat sailing for Diglipur via Mayabunder on 25/04/2023 and returning on 26/04/2023.
The resumption of the boat services comes after a representation was given to the Deputy Commissioner, N&M Andaman, requesting the resumption of the boat services to Diglipur via Mayabunder.
Mr. Abdul Siddique, the ex-Pramukh of Mayabunder, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Ankit Yadav (IAS), the Deputy Commissioner, N&M, for his prompt action in pursuing the matter with the Director of Shipping Services.
Mr. Siddique also extended his thanks to the Director of Shipping Services for providing the boat services for Diglipur via Mayabunder. The people of Mayabunder are hoping that the boat services will continue regularly for the benefit of the general public.

Port Blair, Apr 25: To annihilate the menace of illicit ganja at Diglipur, the Police personnel of PS Diglipur under the leadership of SDPO Diglipur proved their mettle once again by being tough on the drug peddlers. The team keeps a sharp vigil over anti-social activities under PS Diglipur jurisdiction. On 20/04/23 police received an information, that a resident of Sita Nagar, Diglipur namely Ajit Kumar Tete is in possession of illicit ganja. The team under the leader ship of SDPO Diglipur along with independent witnesses reached at Ajit Kumar Tete’s residence and after following all the codal formalities as mandated under NDPS Act nabbed him. On thorough search, recovered a bag containing illicit ganja weighing 1.242 kgs. The accused was arrested and a case under relevant section of NDPS Act was registered against him. The whole operation was carried under the overall supervision of Superintendent of Police, N & M Andaman District.
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest police station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded.

Port Blair, Apr 25: Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament, Andaman Nicobar Islands has deeply mourned the sad demise of Shri. R.V Reddy, age 75 years R/o Dignabad Port Blair, Senior Congress Party leader of Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee who passed away on 25.04.2023 at Chennai. He was very sincere, dedicated dynamic leader of the Congress Party and held portfolios of President Youth Congress Committee, President District Congress Committee, Member All India Congress Committee etc. He has served for the welfare of the workers belonging to unorganized sectors. His death has caused irreparable loss to the Congress party.
He prayed to the Almighty to give eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.

Port Blair, Apr 25: Due to increase in ambient temperature, there has been a substantial increase in power demand which has created a shortage of power during evening peak hours from 05:30 PM to 11:30 PM in Port Blair and adjoining areas of South Andaman. All the consumers of the Electricity Department are therefore advised to use the available energy judiciously in view of shortage of power particularly during the evening peak hours. Further it is also requested that usage of major power guzzlers like ACs, Motors, OTGs, Geysers, Garden lighting may kindly be avoided during evening peak hours from 05:30 PM to 11:30 PM. This would help the department to maintain power supply in Port Blair and adjoining areas of South Andaman without curtailment.
The Electricity Department will be closely monitoring for the compliance of above by surprise checks to ensure effective Demand Side Management by all consumers.