Archives for September 12, 2023

Port Blair, Sep 12: On 11/09/2023, acting on a specific intelligence input from reliable source, Police team from Central Crime Station consisting of Inspector Vishal Ram, SHO, PS CCS, SI Parvash, Head Constable Sanjay Kujur, Sanjit Madhu, Constable K. Rajendran and N. Thangaraj on receiving secret input apprehended one person namely George Thomas S/o Late Cheresty Thomas (40) yrs R/o Garacharma with 74 pieces measuring 2.343 Cbm of illegal sawn padauk timber of different sizes along with Ashok Leyland truck bearing registration No. AN01/M-8093 from Dollygunj junction near the parking area. Padauk timbers were seized and the accused person was detained observing all codal formalities.
Detained persons along with seized articles were handed over to officials of Forest Department, Garacharma Range for further necessary action.
The general public is requested to inform about any credible information pertaining to any kind of illegal activity on the following telephone numbers- 100, 232586, 233307, 9474257242. The identity of the informer will be kept secret.

Port Blair, Sep 12: On 12th September, 2023 A & N AIDS Control Society (ANACS) conducted a mainstreaming training programme on HIV/AIDS for the Officers, staff, employees and workers working under Directorate of Shipping Services at Labour Welfare Centre, Marine Dockyard. Altogether 85 participants participated in the programme.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Subrata Saha, Project Director, A & N AIDS Control Society.
Dr. PK Sikdar, AD (Lab Service) in his brief session informed the HIV/AIDS (Prevention & Control) ACT, 2017 to prevent and control the spread of HIV/ AIDS, prohibits discrimination against persons with HIV and AIDS and No person shall be compelled to disclose is HIV status except by an order of court.
Girish Kumar, AD (Mainstreaming) i/c spoken on HIV /AIDS, STI to raise awareness about safe sexual practices, promote education regarding the transmission and prevention of STIs, and emphasize the significance of early detection and treatment. Discussions also revolved around reducing the stigma and discrimination often associated with these infections, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic society.
The Programme ends with a question and answer session.

Port Blair, Sep 12: To conquer the menace of illicit ganja at North & Middle Andaman District, PS Diglipur once again proved their mettle by ongoing tough against the drug peddlers.
On the basis of credible information received at PS Diglipur that one Nasirudin Sekh is in possession of a huge haul of contraband ganja and kept the same in his house situated at Subashgram Ward No.5. Acting swiftly, a raiding team consisting of Inspr. K.Binoj, SHO PS Diglipur, PCs Radhesam Hawlader, Abubacker Siddique, Samresh Mistry, Soma Dey & Mrithunjay Das along with two independent witnesses under the supervision of Mr. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur, conducted raid at the residence of accused person and recovered 1.310 kgs of illicit ganja from the possession of Nasirudin Sekh S/o Late Amirul Sekh (35) yrs R/o Subashgram Ward No.5. Accordingly, the accused was arrested and a case under appropriate section of NDPS Act was registered at PS Diglipur .The dedication and hard work of the raiding team of PS Diglipur resulted in seizure of illicit ganja.
The whole operation was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur and overall direction and supervision of Ms. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, North & Middle Andaman District.
The district police follow a policy of zero tolerance towards any organized crime. 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. The Director (IP&T), A&N Islands.

Port Blair, Sep 12: Fourth Andaman Tourism Roadshow was held at Hotel Abode, Hyderabad on 11th of September,2023 by Andaman Association Of Tour Operators Under the dynamic leadership of its President Mr. M.Vinod along with Tour Operators Association Of Telangana and Tours And Travel Agents Association Of Telangana .
The Andaman Tourism Roadshow was organised by Dream Journey Holidays in association with the above organisations and was supported by Singh Hotels,Makruzz,Nautika , and Aquays Hotels & Resorts Around 80 members of TTAT and TOAT ,Hyderabad participated in the event. Presentation on the Islands beauty,Cruises,Hotels and Adventure Sports activities were shown to the travel agents present there.
Mr. Vinod said organising such events will definitely give an opportunity to the Islands tourism stakeholders to interact with mainland travel agents and also this will help in Promoting Brand Andaman at National level.
Mr. Vinod also added that this kind of Promotions give an opportunity to the mainland based operators to directly interact with Islands Local tourism stakeholders. He also thanked Mr. Mohammed Sajid of Dream Journey Holidays for taking such an initiative to promote Brand Andaman also we are hopeful that this will definitely prove as a positive step towards promoting tourism in our emerald islands . Mr. Vinod has expressed his sincere gratitude towards all the persons who made this event a grand Success.

Port Blair, Sep 12: On 05th September 2023, The 67th Police Constable Batch of Andaman & Nicobar Police always showed their humanity towards needy people. Cops donated Rs. 10,001/- (Ten Thousand One Rupee Only) to Mr. Baidya Nath Rai R/o Port Blair for his treatment who is suffering from intestine problem.
Similarly, Cops received a message from Andaman Helping Hands, A&N Islands (AHHANI) and Allu Arjun Army Andaman (AAAA) which has stated that, Mr. K. Krishna Rao residence of Srikakulam District who met with an accident at Srikakulam. Cops promptly helped him through AHHANI and AAAA.
This Police Constable Batch is shining at Nicobar District also. On 11-09-2023, Mr. Sambhu Murthy, 67th Police Constable Batch of ANP received an Appreciation Certificate from Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District for his selfless service to People. Apart from duty, this batch also does social service.

Port Blair, Sep 12: on 12 sep 2023 , poshan maah 2023 on the theme “Swasta Balak Balika Spradha” was organised by Mrs. Srini Kumari (Anganwadi worker) with the help of Zarina Bibi (CDPO) Urban project at School line Anganwadi centre in the presence of Mrs. Archana Naiar (Supervisor ICDS) , Mrs. Sunita (ANM, Dairyfarm, Health and Wellness centre) and Mr. Abdul Razaque (President
HOPE FOUNDATION) where the president HOPE foundation Abdul Razaque and Archana Naiar explained the importance of Nutritions in children and also Awarded Mrs. Srini kumari on her contribution and great work for the society.