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Snake-Man to Chair-Man: Subrata Basu elected as Adhyaksh of N & M Andaman Zilla Parishad

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Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Mar 31: After several days long confusion finally the Snakeman of N & M Andaman, Mr. Subrata Basu has been elected unopposed as Adhyaksh of North & Middle Andaman Zilla Parishad today.
The elections was a major set-back for the Congress party as due to indiscipline, lack of leadership the Congress party lost a winning seat, despite having a clear majority only a few weeks back.
In this election people of these Islands also witnessed the level of maturity shown by top leaders of BJP and great deal of understanding shown by the elected BJP candidates of N & M Andaman Zilla Parishad.
Mr. Subrata Basu being one of the two independent candidates of N & M Zilla Parishad was holding the key to the Chairman post and at the right time he joined BJP and finally managed to win the elections.
Mr. Subrata Basu is known as the Snakeman of North and Middle Andaman for his social service of rescuing snakes from villages and protecting people from venomous snakes. He is also known for various other social works in his area.
Later today, Mr. Ankit Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman District today administered oath of offices to Mr. Subrata Basu and Mrs. Jayanti Joyti newly elected Adhyaksh and Up-Adhyaksha respectively for the 2nd year term of North & Middle Andaman Zilla Parishad commencing from 31st March 2023, at 15 00 Hrs in the Community Hall of Gram Panchayat Pokkadera (Danapaur), Mayabunder in presence of Zilla Parishad Members, other PRIs and local Heads of Offices/Units of Mayabunder.
Meanwhile, Mr. M. Vinod, State Vice President BJP and State Prabhari, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha along with Mr. Nk Udhaya Kumar, State President, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha have Congratulated Mr. Subrato Basu, Zilla Parishad Member from Kadamtala on being elected as Adhyaksh and Mrs. Jayanti Jyoti, Zilla Parishad Member from Kalighat on being elected as Up-Adhyaksh for the second term for Zilla Parishad, North and Middle Andaman.
Mr. Vinod and NK Udhaya Kumar have also congratulated Mr. Ajoy Bairagi, State President, BJP A&N Islands and Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member for their dynamic leadership due to which both the seats were won unopposed.
Mr. Rakeshwar Lall, State President & Mr. Angshuman Roy, State Youth President and all the office bearer of Hindu Rashtra Shakti, have also congratulated Mr. Subrato Basu for the massive win.

 

Member of Parliament demands to set up blood banks at District Hospital Mayabunder and Car Nicobar with an adequate number of supporting staff

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Port Blair, March 31: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to set up blood banks at District Hospital Mayabunder and Car Nicobar with an adequate number of supporting staff so that in case of any emergency need of blood, patients don’t have to wait for several hours for a blood donor.
In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor the Member of Parliament said that there are no blood banks in both the district hospitals, which is a cause of concern for the residents of these areas.
He highlighted that in case of an urgent need for blood in these two regions, the medical staff and patients’ family members have to run from pillar to post to arrange blood for the patient, which is not only troublesome but also time-consuming and risky for the patients.
He mentioned that during emergencies, the doctors and healthcare staff should focus on treatment and not on the arrangement of blood.
The Member of Parliament said that he has received reports that in some cases where rare blood groups are required, patients had to wait for several hours to find a donor of that particular rare blood group.

Hence he requested to set up blood banks at District Hospital Mayabunder and Car Nicobar with an adequate number of supporting staff.

He added that presently, South Andaman has a blood bank at G B Pant Hospital, and the availability of a blood bank at District Hospital Mayabunder and Car Nicobar will ensure the availability of blood to needy patients immediately in all the three districts, which will give a boost to the entire healthcare system of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Dead Body Found from Mazaar Pahad Sea Shore Area

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John Wilbert &Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Mar 31: A dead body was found on the sea shore area of Mazaar Pahad village this morning. The resident who spotted the body immediately reported the matter to the police.
The police team from the Aberdeen Police station reached the spot and recovered the body, which was later shifted to GB Pant Hospital. After conducting the post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to the family.
Upon investigation, it was discovered that the deceased was a resident of Brookshbad village who had gone missing since March 29. The cause of death is still not clear.
The police have registered a case of unnatural death and are further investigating the matter.

Mammoth Ramnavami Shobhayatra organised by Hindu Seva Sangh to mark the celebration of Lord Shree Ram Janmotsav

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Port Blair, Mar 31: A mammoth Ramnavami Shobhayatra was organized by Hindu Seva Sangh to mark the celebration of Janmotsav of Lord Shree Ram on 30th March 2023. This Shobhayatra originated from Sree Ram Mandir, Chunnabhatta and culminated at Chouldari.

Thousands of devotees of Lord Shree Ram participated in the Shobhayatra with enthusiasm and the entire Shobhayatra was enthralled with the chanting of Jai Sree Ram. The decorated idols of Lord Shree Ram, Laxman, Mata Sita and Bajrangbali Hanuman was the main point of attraction of the Shobhayatra.

Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Member of Parliament, A & N administration also participated in the pooja at the beginning of the Shobhayatra, where he greeted every islanders on the occasion of Ramnavami. Aarti & Pusp Abhisekh of Lord Shree Ram was done by the residents of Caddlegunj.

Water and soft drinks was arranged by Sri Ram Mandir committee ,Chunnabhatta, PRI of St. Gunj Panchayat & Pramukh of Ferrargunj, Member of HSS in Ferrargunj, and from M/s. PLA Restaurant, Chouldari. Ice Cream were also served to the devotees by M/s. AAJAA Icecream at Ograbranj.

The Shobhayatra also witnessed the cultural programm – Bhajan by Mrs. Shine, Mrs. Silcy , Mr. Srinu and Mr. Ravi , a solo dance by Miss. Shreyasha Bhattacharya, and chanting of Ravan rachit Shiv Thandav Strotram by Miss. Pragya Pandey, all members of Hindu Seva Sangh. At the end Mahabhog Prasad was also distributed to all the devotees of Lord Shree Ram.

The entire program was successfully completed with kind cooperation from the Sri Ram Mandir committee, Chunnabhatta, Hindu Rashtra Shakti, Rashtriya Hindu Saghthan, the local administration, A & N police, the Pradhans of Chouldari, St.Gunj and Ferrargunj and the media faculty of these islands.

Member of Parliament Participates in Ram Navami Mahotsav

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Port Blair, Mar 31: The Member of Parliament Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma yesterday participated in Sri Ram Navami Mahotsav, which was organized by Hindu Sewa Sangh, Hindu Rashtra Shakti and Rashtra Hindu Sangathan.

The Member of Parliament performed puja at Chunnabhatta (Ram Mandir) and later a massive Ram Navami Rally started from Chunnabhatta after prayers offered by the Member of Parliament.

Lt Governor, A & N Islands meets Lt. Governor of Ladakh at New Delhi

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Port Blair, Mar 31: Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Lt Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency met Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) Lt. Governor, Ladakh today at New Delhi. To promote National Integration, discussed taking forward earlier efforts/initiatives for strengthening student Cultural & people to people ties through Education/Sports & Tourism students exchanges programmes as the first step between A&N Islands & Ladakh being the Northern & Southern most Territories of our great Nation.

Member of Parliament Sanctions Rs. 40, 00,000 for four important works for Ranchi Association

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Port Blair, Mar 31: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma yesterday sanctioned Rs. 40,00,000 (forty lakhs rupees) for four important works for Ranchi Association, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mohanpura.
The name of the works are construction of RCC underground water tank of 25,000 Litres (Twenty five thousands) storage capacity; Construction of 04 Nos. Toilet rooms; Construction of a Kitchen Shed with tin roofing and Construction of retaining wall (around 25 mtrs length) at the back side of Ranchi Association Hall, Mohanpura, Port Blair to protect soil erosion/land sliding.
The members of Ranchi Association, Andaman and Nicobar Islands had approached the Member of Parliament with the above mentioned demands for the smooth functioning of the Ranchi Association following which the Member Parliament today sanctioned the following works.

 

ANTCC President demands construction of Man-Made Ponds to deal with water crisis

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Port Blair, Mar 31: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President Mr. Rangalal Halder has demanded to construct Man-made Ponds under in several villages of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
In a letter addressed to the Lieutenant Governor, A & N Islands, Mr. Halder said that “In view of the problem of water Scarcity in recent days, it becomes impossible for the Islanders to contaminate with their day-to-day works and usages as the source of water supplies are decreasing during this summer season”.
He has pointed towards “the Farmers of A& N Islands who are very much worried about their agricultural lands which were becoming dry due to a massive shortage of man- made Ponds which makes use for the restoration of rainy waters. Whereas, he clarified that “the existing pond in our Islands doesn’t have a maximum capacity to hold surplus water which further results in the formation of drought in the summery days”.
He added that “the Revenue Land of Andaman & Nicobar Islands can easily be utilized in constructing man-made Ponds to store adequate number of water resources and helps to procure maximum support in proper habitation for Human Beings as well as the Animals”. He stated that “the Construction of enormous ponds helps to utilize the Agricultural lands with the process of Irrigation to superintend the amount of water drizzling towards the root shrubs at regular interregnum. This technique requires massive water sources to artificially bestow the water sustainability and to safeguard the fast, nutritious growth of the crops. He further requested to take immediate steps and actions in Constructing of Huge Ponds in all over Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

DGP CUP 2023 Finals to be Played between Andaman Nicobar Police Team and Jadwet Cricket Club

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Port Blair, Mar 31: The Andaman Nicobar Police team and the Jadwet Cricket Club will compete against each other in the finals of DGP CUP 2023. The match will be held on April 2, 2023, at the Netaji Stadium, starting at 11:30 am.
Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, along with IAS, IPS officers, and prominent sports persons of the islands, will be present to witness this grand finale.

Member of Parliaments Demands to Conduct Summer Camps by Experts Coaches from Mainland India during Summer Vacation

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Port Blair, Mar 31: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Administration to issue necessary directions to the Department of Sports as well as Department to Art and Culture to bring expert coaches from Mainland India to conduct summer camps for dance, music, painting, acting and various sports so that children can make use of this summer vacation to learn new skills and pursue hobbies under expert guidance.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament mentioned that every year Summer Vacation opens up great opportunities for school children to learn new skills and pursue hobbies under expert guidance in summer camps as this is the time they don’t have the need to attend daily schools.
He added that this year Summer Vacation will begin from the last week of April and thousands of students, who have no plan to visit Mainland India have been looking forward to attending such Summer Camps.