Archives for May 9, 2023

Port Blair, May 09: Colonel A Majumdar, Group Commander Madras ‘A’ interacted with cadets of Army and Naval NCC at JNRM Port Blair. He appreciated the hardwork and proactive participation of cadets in all Social Service and Community Development activities. The Group Commander motivated the cadets to perform to the best of their abilities and make the best use of all opportunities that were provided to them. During the address the Commanding Officers, ANO/Caretaker and PI Staff of Army and Naval NCC Units were present.

Port Blair, May 09: Fruits are an essential component of a healthy diet and play a major role in providing essential nutrients to the body. Post-COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased emphasis on the importance of consumption of fruits. A number of major and underutilized fruits can be cultivated under island condition in home gardens with minimum maintenance. As a part of Azadika Amrit Mahotsav, an awareness programme on “Fruit Cultivation in Home Garden ” was conducted by ICAR-CIARI on May 8, 2023 at Harminder Bay, Little Andaman under Scheduled Tribe Component. During the programme, coordinator – Dr. Pooja Bohra, Scientist-SS (Fruit Science), ICAR-CIARI made the participants aware about the importance of fruit consumption and encouraged them to grow fruits in their home gardens. To facilitate them in this venture, a variety of hand tools which are required for farming such as pickaxe, sickle, spade, machete and hand hoe were distributed to 100 participants, which included 64 male and 36 female participants. Mr. Festus N., Secretary, Tribal Council, Herminder Bay expressed his gratitude for conducting the programme for the benefits of tribal farmers of the islands. The programme was co-coordinated by Dr. Ajit Arun Waman, Scientist-SS, ICAR-CIARI under the supervision of Dr. P.K. Singh, Head (I/c), Division of Horticulture and Crop Improvement, ICAR-CIARI and guidance of Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI.

Port Blair, May 09: The Andaman Nicobar Rajya KarmachariMahasangh (ANRKM) and its affiliated associations, including the APWD Karmachari Sangh, NagarpalikaSwachhthaKarmachari Sangh (NSKS), and all other affiliated service associations, have expressed sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Mr. Amit Shah, Lt. Governor, the Chief Secretary, and the Secretary (Perl) for taking the efforts to enhance the pay of working DRMs by granting 1/30th pay plus DA to all left out DRMs.

ANRKM had been demanding a 1/30th pay increase since 2021, which has now materialized. The efforts of all those involved in this noble cause are praiseworthy. The association also thanked Mr. Vishal Jolly, NEC Member, BJP, for continuing the efforts in the interest of the larger working class.

 

 

Port Blair, May 09: Due to predicted cyclonic weather over Bay of Bengal, the Directorate of Shipping Services, keeping in view the safety of passenger and vesselshave informed the passengers/ general public that the operation of Foreshore Sector and Harbour/Vehicle ferry services at Port Blair and out stations may get disrupted/suspended in short notice depending upon the weather condition. Therefore, the passengers, daily commuters and tourists have been advised to plan their journey suitably to avoid any inconvenience.
Passengers can also get update/status of the vessels from the Information Counter at Phoenix Bay by dialling phone number 03192 – 245555/232714 & Toll Free Number 18003452714.

 

Port Blair, May 09: Mr. Ajoy Bairagi,State President, BJP, A&N Islands along with all office bearers have deeply mourned the sudden and untimely demise of Mr. Dilip Singh, S/o Mr. Jageshwar Singh, aged about 37 years, R/o Haddo, who expired today at G. B. Pant Hospital.
His funeral would start at 11 am tomorrow (10-05-2023), from his residence at Haddo .
The Leaders pray to the almighty god to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Port Blair, May 09: This is to inform to the passengers/ general public that due to predicted Cyclonic Weather over Bay of Bengal, this Directorate keeping in view the safety of passenger and vessels, the operation of Foreshore Sector and Harbour/Vehicle ferry services at Port Blair and out stations may get disrupted/suspended in short notice depending upon the weather condition. Therefore, the passengers, daily commuters and tourists are hereby advised to plan their journey suitably to avoid any inconvenience.
Passengers can also get update/status of the vessels from the Information Counter at Phoenix Bay by using the Number 03192-245555/232714 &TOLL FREE NUMBER 18003452714. Inconvenience caused to the passengers is deeply regretted.

Port Blair, May 09: The Annual General Body Meeting of the Tourist Vehicle Owners Association A&N (TVOA), bearing Regn. No. 1574 & AN/2018/0193167 was held under the chairmanship of Mr. K. Selvam, the President, on Fri, 05 May 2023 at Hotel Shine View, after discussions on the working profile of this association and mutual consent between the members, the body has formed a working committee and has elected the following office bearers and executive members for FY 2023-2025. The details are as below.
OFFICE BEARERS
Mr. K. Selvam – President
Mr. Francis – Vice President
Mr. K. Siva Kumar – General Secretary
Mr. Ankit Kr. Tripathi – Member Secretary
Mr. K. Krishna Rao – Joint Secretary (Airport)
Mr. Abdul Manaf – Joint Secretary (Ports)
Mr. Rakesh Chander – Joint Secretary (ATR)
Mr. Sharif Ahmed – Organizing Secretary
Mr.RanajitPodder – Joint Organizing Secretary
Mr. K. Rajesh – Treasurer
Mr. Shamir Biswas – Cashier
and other 11 Executive Members.

Port Blair, May 09: Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI has deeply mourned the sad demise of Mr. Dilip Singh, aged 37 years, S/o Mr. Jageshwar Singh R/o Haddo Ward No. 1, who left for heavenly abode on today 09.05.2023 at G.B. Pant Hospital Port Blair. Mr. Jolly prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and to give strength to his bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. His last rites would start at 11AM tomorrow (10-05-2023), from his residence at Haddo, Ward No. 1.

Port Blair, May 09: It is brought to the notice of all electricity consumers that a Grievance Handling Mechanism for handling issues of the consumers related to power supply has been put in place for 24×7 Hrs. all consumers facing any issues of power supply may call @ 18003451111 (Toll-free telephone number) to register their complaints.