Port Blair, May 20: The District Administration, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, continues its relentless efforts in the ongoing encroachment eviction drive. Revenue officials are actively engaged in removing illegal encroachments from public and government lands across the district.

Eviction of freshly encroached Govt Revenue land at sitanagar village, Diglipur in the form of Arecanut/ Banana plantation and roadside tea stall at Naveen Nagar was carried out today and altogether an area of approx 11060sq.mtr have been restored by the team of RI, Patwari and revenue field staffs of Diglipur tehsil.
Similar exercises will be held regularly in the district to prevent any encroachment on Govt. land.

 

Port Blair, May 20: A highly beneficial multi-specialty health camp was conducted on the 19th of May, 2024, at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Shaheed Dweep. This significant health initiative was a collaboration between the NGO WITH YOU, the Directorate of Health Services, and Dr. Ritika’s Diagnostic Center. The Gram Panchayat of Shaheed Dweep also extended its full support to ensure the camp’s success.

The camp was inaugurated by Smti. M. Rajini, Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, who was the Chief Guest at the event. Shri Sharfuddin, Up Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, served as the Guest of Honour. Other distinguished guests included Smti Champa Das, Pramukh of Panchayat Samity,Port Blair , Smti Pinky Das, Pradhan of Shaheed Dweep and members of NGO. In her opening remarks, Smti. Rajini expressed her pleasure at the turnout of six specialist doctors of various disciplines and encouraged the continuation of such camps to serve the rural communities of South Andaman.

The President of WITH YOU highlighted the NGO’s commitment to providing humanitarian services and confirmed the organization’s plan to host future health camps in rural areas. Dr. Bajpayee, Chief Medical Officer at PHC Shaheed Dweep, welcomed the attendees and assured full support and coordination throughout the event.

Specialists who offered their services included Dr. Maneel Patel (Radiologist), Dr. Supria Roy (General Physician), Dr. Prithviraj Patil (Orthopedic Surgeon), Dr. (Major) Sameer Samuel (ENT Specialist), Dr. Juhee Yadav (Gynecologist), and Dr. Rajbarath (General Medicine). The camp facilitated on-the-spot ultrasounds and served nearly 100 individuals, including pregnant women and the elderly.

Adding to the health camp’s activities, 20 student trainees from GD Goenka Health Academy performed a ‘Nukkad Naatak’ (street play) on breast cancer awareness at the Panchayat community hall. Furthermore, a poster-making competition on the same topic was held, with prizes awarded to the winners, enhancing community engagement and education.

The camp was not only a platform for addressing immediate health needs but also an educational hub that significantly impacted the local community’s awareness and understanding of health issues. The collective efforts of all involved were greatly appreciated by the local residents and the members of the Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs).

 

Port Blair, May 19: A successful blood donation camp held today at Community Hall Model village under Gram Panchayat Kanyapuram. This camp was organised by Living on the Edge – LOTE, in Association with Blood Bank, GBPANT, Hospital, Port Blair and Andaman and Nicobar AIDS Control Society. All together 40 units of blood was collected by the team of ANACS. The maximum number of participants were from the Final, selected list of mazdoor under the DFO, Wimberlygunj, who are still waiting for their appointment orders.
The participants were appraised & motivated by the Mr. Ashwin Kumar, IFS, DFO, South Andaman, Mr. Abhay Kumar, President LOTE, Mr. P. Abdul Basheer, Pradhan, GP Kanyapuram & Dr. Ankita Banerjee, CMO, Dr.Ritika Hospital, Port Blair.
Dr.Shilpa, Medical Officer, Blood Bank, thanked the organizers and all donors who have participated in the blood donation camp.

 

Port Blair, May 19: Continuing to our commitment in eradicating illegal drug trade and keeping our community safe, the Police Station Bambooflat under South Andaman seized 150 grams of illicit Ganja and apprehend 03 persons.
On 17/05/2024, credible information was received that an individual named Harbaz Ali was in possession of illicit ganja and intended to sell it at a lucrative price near the Fish Market, Bambooflat. Upon receipt of this information, a team comprising Inspector Rizwan Hassan, SHO, PS Bambooflat, SI Manoj Lal, HC Zubair, PCs Shiva, Suresh Kumar, and Mubeena Banu was constituted. The team, augmented by two independent witnesses, proceeded to the location. Upon identifying the suspect, Harbaz Ali was intercepted, and during his personal check, a plastic pouch containing 40 grams of illicit ganja was found. The recovered illicit ganja was seized on the spot and the accused was arrested under NDPS Act.
During interrogation, the accused revealed that he had purchased the illicit ganja from an individual named Abhinay, also known as Shan. Subsequently, the raiding team conducted raid at Abhinay’s residence in Prothrapur and recovered 60 grams & 50 grams of illicit ganja from the possession of Abhinav Howlader and Ruban Raj respectively. The recovered illicit ganja was seized on the spot after observing all codal formalities. A total of 150 grams of illicit ganja was seized during this operation, which was conducted under the direct supervision of DySP Vinay Mathur, SDPO Bambooflat and overall supervision of Mrs. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, SP District South Andaman.
The general public is requested to inform about any credible information pertaining to sale or possession of contrabands or any other illegal activity on the following telephone numbers- 100, 258411, 9434270033. The identity of the informer will be kept secret.