Archives for May 2, 2023

Port Blair, May 02: May Day was celebrated all over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands jointly by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions and Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association today (1.5.2023) by organizing various programmes.
The main programme was held at Port Blair. The May Day Rally was taken out from the Crusade House premises at Phoenix Bay, Port Blair which after making a round of the important points of Port Blair town culminated in a public meeting. A large number of workers from the Port Blair town participated in the May Day Rally. May Day Rally was led by B. Chandrachoodan, BC Bhattacharjee, M. Boominathan, Anand Rajan, and M. Yugandar among others.
Addressing the workers at Tiranga Park public meeting, B. Chandrachoodan, General Secretary, CITU State Committee said that the BJP government at the center has legalized the unbridled lengthening of working hours. All the trade union rights which the workers enjoyed all these years have been taken away through the newly enacted 4 Labour Codes. The BJP government and its Administration in the islands do not even honor the court orders which are beneficial to the workers. He said that the judgment of the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on 1/30th of pay plus DA has not been implemented by the BJP government and the A & N Administration while the Sangh Parivar organization BMS which has stopped conducting any agitation since 2014 in the country, is misleading the workers in the islands continuously with the help of a section of BJP leaders. Senior leader D. Laxman Rao and P. Sathyapal, Secretary, CITU also addressed the meeting while R. Surendran Pillai, President, CITU State Committee presided.
At Campbell Bay, the May Day Rally was taken out by CITU at Campbell Bay bazaar which was led by R. Dhandapani, CITU State Committee Member and Nithin, Secretary, ASNVMS, Campbell Bay and Sudarshan. At Katchal, the May Day Rally was taken out which was led by P. Thyagarajan, Secretary, ASNVMS, Katchal Branch and Devendran. At Hut Bay, a massive May Day Rally was taken out by the CITU at Hut Bay bazaar which was led by C. Rajesh, CITU State Committee Member, Sathyanarayana (ASNVMS) and Karim (STS Union). At Baratang, the May Day Rally was taken out at Nilambur Bazar which was led by Daniel Aint, Vice President, CITU State Committee, Haribabu, R. Jayakumar and M. Balraj CITU State Committee Members. At Kadamtala, the May Day Rally was taken out by workers at Kadamtala bazaar which was led by Manoj Mondal, ASNVMS. At Rangat, the May Day Rally was taken out at Rangat Bazar which was led by PK Khalid, Secretary, CITU State Committee, PK Sarkar, Vice President, CITU Rangat Zonal Committee and C. Karuppaiah, CITU State Committee Member. At Mayabunder, the May Day Rally was taken out at Mayabunder bazaar which was led by M. Murugan, Secretary, and CITU Mayabunder Zonal Committee. At Diglipur, the May Day Rally was taken out at Diglipur Bazar in which a large number of workers participated. The Rally was led by Sunil Bepari, Vice President and Barun Biswas, Secretary, CITU Diglipur Zonal Committee and N. Moorthy, CITU State Committee Member and Probin Sarkar of BKU.

Port Blair, May 02: Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Committee Member, BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI, wrote a letter to Lt. Governor A & N Islands for grant of adequate compensation on account of death of Mr. A. Mani due to crocodile attack.
In his letter he wrote that in an unfortunate tragic incident of crocodile attack on 28th April, 2023, one more person lost his valuable life while fishing near the shore at Shoal Bay No. 8. These kinds of incidents are becoming the usual state of affairs nowadays and therefore some serious steps are required to be taken to save lives.
Further he mentioned that Mr. A. Mani (since deceased), resident of Shoal Bay (Silviculture area) aged about 49 years was married and had two sons and a housewife. One of his sons has just completed 12th & another has entered 12th class now. His wife (Mr. Shanti) attempted to commit suicide after hearing the news of her husband’s death, visualizing the dark clouds surrounding her family’s future. She is presently under the Intensive Care Unit of G. B. Pant Hospital.
He also mentioned that the crocodile attack was during fishing near the creek area, shore of Shoal Bay No. 8. Kindly visualize the situation when the poor fishermen did not return back from fishing and only one part of the body i.e. only right leg was found near the creek by the villagers.
Late A. Mani was the sole bread earner of his family and his family is struggling for survival after his demise. He was a poor fisherman by profession and therefore after his demise, the future of his surviving family members is extremely uncertain & dark.
Concluding this he highlighted that the family needs to be compensated adequately for the loss of life. His one son has just completed 12th and therefore, in order to secure the future of the family, he may be considered for some job of any nature at this stage.
Accordingly, he requested to grant compensation from the Relief Fund and also consider giving some job to his son, on humanitarian grounds, as early as possible.

Port Blair May 02: Today the Chairperson, Port Blair Municipal Council Mr. S Selvi facilitated Kumari. Karthigai Rani, staff of Port Blair Municipal Council who has bagged one Gold and one Bronze medal in the District Level for the year 2021-22 and two Gold medals in the State level for the year 2022-23 running events. She also snared gold medal in the recently held Tuffman Island Ultra & Half Marathon Andaman for 21KM.The Civic Chief blessed her and wished all the best for her future endeavors.

Port Blair, May 02: Andaman & Nicobar Administration in association with the Hoteliers Association of A & Nicobar Islands has organized one of the flagship annual calendar event ‘Tuffman Island Ultra & Half Marathon Andaman (3rd Edition)’ powered by SeaShell Hotel Resort Spa on 30th April 2023 at Netaji Stadium. The event is a milestone for these islands, promoting the spirit of sportsmanship and eco-tourism.
Tuffman is India’s premiere endurance sports platform bringing Running, Cycling and Swimming events to sports & fitness enthusiasts. The co-sponsor of Tuffman Island Ultra & Half Marathon Andaman (3rd Edition) 2023 are BSNL, TSG Hotels & Resorts, Makruzz, J Hotel, Diviyum Manor, Skin Elements, Zap Build and Pixstory.
The race started & finished at Netaji Stadium, Port Blair for all the race categories covering race distances – 50K | 30K | 21K | 10K | 5K | 3K. The 50K event was flagged off at Netaji Stadium at 12:00 am on 30th April 2022 followed by another race distance. A total of over 700 runners participated in all the six categories. The race course is a loop of 10 Kms (5 kms out & 5 kms back) which covers scenic routes of Marina Park, Andaman Club, Indian Flag Point, Corbyn’s Cove Beach with lush green landscapes and coconut trees. Tuffman Trophies & Medals were awarded to the first 3 Podium Finishers in both Men & Women, from each run category.
Tuffman Island Ultra & Half Marathon Winners
Rank Name of the Winners Run Category Gender Net Time
1 Suman Gurung 50K M 3:31:06
2 Manoj Pun 50K M 3:46:18
3 Jaswinder Singh 50K M 4:11:02
1 Raj Kumar Serma 30K M 2:02:21
2 Lila Bahadur Gurung 30K M 2:03:21
3 Lovepreet Singh 30K M 2:10:41
1 Gobind Bahadur Bhagale 21K M 1:22:48
2 Chiran Thapa 21k M 1:23:03
3 Gore Tamang 21k M 1:25:10
1 Karthigai Rani 21k F 2:08:24
2 Aishwarya Sati 21k F 2:35:08
3 Shinu A B 21k F 2:42:32

The Tuffman Island Ultra & Half Marathon Andaman (3rd Edition) 2023 is one of the many endeavors by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to promote the islands as a clean and green destination and to raise awareness among islanders about living a healthy lifestyle. This marathon is also an excellent opportunity to market these islands as a destination for a run-cation to discover the pristine and picturesque Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair, May 02: On the occasion of “May Day” and to express solidarity with the working class people and labors, the INTUC and its affiliated Trade Unions took out a procession on 1st May, 2023 at 7.00 AM from Gandhi Bhavan which after passing through Gandhi Statue, Clock Tower, Annapurna, Atul Samiti Smriti culminated at Gandhi Bhavan.
In addition to the workers of various Govt. Departments, organized and unorganized sectors, the May Day procession was attended by a large number of senior leaders of ANTCC and its frontal organizations, Municipal Councilors and PRI members.
The whole atmosphere was filled with slogans such as “May Day Zindabad”, “Mazdoor Ekta Zindabad”, “Garibi Dur Karo” “Unemployment Dur Karo”, ” Khali Posts Jaldi Bharo” etc.
On culmination of the procession at Gandhi Bhawan, Mr. KP Aboobacker , General Secretary, INTUC (ANI), Mr. Mohammad Ali, Vice President, ANTCC and Mr. Rangalal Halder, President ANTCC addressed the gathering and assured to fight for the legitimate rights of the working class people and Mazdoors residing in these Islands belonging to Government, private, Organized and unorganized sectors. Mr. Gyan Prakash Krishna, General Secretary of state Unit of INTUC and other senior office bearers of INTUC were also present during the procession and meeting.
The leaders also expressed concern over increasing unemployment, ever rising cost of living, scarcity of water, intermittent and long power cuts in these Islands.
Appeal were made to the administration for regularization of service of long serving casual and contractual workers of various departments, enhancement of wages of Anganwadi Workers & helpers, ASHA workers and conferring 1/30th of wage at minimum of basic pay plus DA to all DRMs engaged for carrying out regular nature of work irrespective of vacant posts in the department where they are employed, ease of doing business in tourism sector which provides the largest employment in these Islands etc.
Appeal to the Central Government was made for making appropriate law providing 100% reservation to the domicile of these Islands in government jobs pertaining to A & N Administration.

Port Blair, May 02: A small get together -cum- felicitation program was organized by Hindu Seva Sangh at “VEENA”, Wimberlygunj, on 30/04/23, to recognize and Honor the non members of Hindu Seva Sangh who have contributed immensely during the recently held Ramnavami Shobha Yatra. The Shobha Yatra which was organized by Hindu Seva Sangh, started from Sri Ram Mandir chunabhatta and concluded at Chouldari.

The SHO i/c, Bambooflat, Ograbranj and Humfrygunj and officials attached to their respective stations were felicitated for their untiring effort and cooperation for the entire rally. The Pradhan & PRI members of St. Gunj, Ferrargunj and Chouldari were felicitated for their contributions in different ways to the participants of the Shobhayatra. Mr. Chittaranjan Chowdhary, Prop. AAJA Ice Cream, Mr. Sarvananan of PLA Restaurant, Chouldari, Mr. Balasubramanium , Prop. Dream Dzyner, Mr. Lagnesh Kumar, Prop. Equator Films were also felicitated. Mr. A. Ummer , ZP member Wimberlygunj,  Mr. P. Ummer , ZP member Mannarghat,  Mr. O. Bashir, Ex Pradhan &  Social Worker, Mr. Denis Giles, Chief Editor,  Andaman Chronicle,  Mr. Sanjib Kumar Roy,  Chief Editor, Andaman Sheekha,  Ms. Roopa Lall, Chief Editor,  Nation Vision,  Mr. Yameen , Reporter and Deepika Soni,  Cameraperson,  News Andaman 24×7,  Mr. Rakeshwar Lall, President HRS , Mr. D. N. Madhu, President,  RHS, were also honored for their efforts and contributions in conducting the mega Shobha Yatra.

The program began with Mr. Ganesh Vandana by Mrs. Shine & Mrs. Silcy followed by a welcome speech by Mr. Vivekanand, Member, and HSS. Vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Abhay Kumar, Conveyor Hindu Seva Sangh. The program concluded with the gathering singing the National Anthem.

 

Port Blair, May 02: The ANCA’s Chess Summer camp 2023 began today the 1st May 2023 at Khalsa Public Sr. Sec. School, Gurudwara Lane, Port Blair.
A good number of young kids from various schools in and around Port Blair are taking part in this 45 days Chess Summer camp which is being organized by the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) in collaboration with Khalsa Public School, Port Blair.
In this 45 days Chess summer camp, the students will learn about the board, pieces, chess notation, defending, attack, mating, castling, pin, profitable exchange etc. At the end of the chess camp, the students will be able to understand how to play a game of chess clearly using the above-mentioned tactics and basic skills.
Dr. Sarabajeet Kaur Jagpal, principal, Khalsa Public School, Port Blair, was the Chief Guest for the inaugural ceremony who made the ceremonial first move on the Chess board to kick start the chess summer camp in presence of Mr. C. S Ashok, President ANCA & International Arbiter H Dinesh, Vice President of ANCA.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest Dr. Sarabajeet Kaur Jagpal, principal, Khalsa Public School, Port Blair has announced to implement Chess in School (CiS) project in Khalsa Public School (Primary) after the summer vacation where the students of Khalsa Public school will study chess as one of the subject.

 

Port Blair, May 02: The last date for submission of Assignments for TEE June- 2023 session of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has been extended upto 15th May, 2023. The students may submit the assignments at their respective study center. For more details, visit IGNOU Website – www.ignou.ac.in or contact IGNOU Regional Centre, Port Blair over Phone: 03192-242888, 03192-230111 or Email: rcportblair@ignou.ac.in. A communication from the Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre Port Blair said.

Port Blair, May 02: The Andaman Karate Association (Kyokushin Kai Kan), Port Blair (a martial-art based registered organization, vide Registration No.1193) and recognized by the International Karate Organization (IKO MATSUSHIMA JAPAN) organized the 13th IKO Matsushima All Andaman Kyokushin Karate Championship 2023 on Sunday, the 30th April 2023 in Ananda Marga School Campus, Junglighat, Port Blair from 0700 Hrs. onwards. Acharya Shantashubhananda Avadhuta, Diocese Secretary, Ananda Marga Pracharak Samgha, Andaman Diocese graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Er. Ashim Sarkar, Assistant Engineer, APWD and Er. Bhudev Paul, Assistant Engineer, ALHW were the Guests of Honor on this occasion.
While speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest emphasized upon regular practice of martial arts like karate. He opined that if regular physical exercise is done through karate and other types of martial art, it leaves a good impact not only on one’s body but also on his/her soul, which leads to spiritual development upto a great extent. To develop mind concentration, which is very much necessary in practicing martial arts, meditation twice a day is much necessary, the Chief Guest said.
Total 60 boys and girls (out of which 25 were from Diglipur only) participated in the tournament. A number of enthusiastic parents also witnessed the tournament with great zeal. There were different types of demonstrations/competitions in the tournament namely kumite, kata and kihons. In open weight knock down kumite (boys), Dip Kumar Shikari secured first place, Vivek Chakraborty secured second place and third place was jointly secured by Bishal Biswas and Sahil Tirkey. In the same category of girls Anushika Biswas, Garima Singh and Anamika Sarkar stood first, second and third respectively. In light weight kumite category (boys), Sushanta Mondal, U Sagar and Shubham Kumar Patra secured the first, second and third position respectively.
International Black Belt and Certificates were also awarded to the achievers concerned. Earlier, on 28th & 29th April 2023, a two day duration seminar was held for the International Black Belt holders.
The tournament culminated with the vote of thanks proposed by Ratan Goldar, General Secretary, and Andaman Karate Association.

Port Blair, May 02: Week long Summer Camp 2023 commenced at VKV Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya Shore Point today. The camp is being conducted by Society for Promotion of Serve Humanity among Youths (SPARSHA), a registered nor-for-profit NGO. Mr. Vishal Jolly Member HMAC inaugurated the summer camp by lighting the traditional lamp along with Pradhan GP Shore Point, President and other members of SPARSHA, other guests and dignitaries. Speaking on the occasion as the Chief Guest, Mr. Vishal Jolly appreciated the efforts of SPARSHA in reaching out to the unreached rural student population and urged the participants of the summer camp to make the most of the camp. Mr. K Balakrishna Pradhan GP Shore Point, Guest of Honor speaking on the occasion recalled the social work done by SPARSHA and promised his support to future initiatives taken up SPARSHA.
Activities during the first day of the Summer Camp included a Yoga Shivir conducted by Patanjali Yoga team comprising of Mr. Kalaignanam, Mr. Benny Mathew and Mr. Bhaskar Rao. Thereafter a short introductory course on Cursive Handwriting and Lettering was conducted by Mr. J Tirupathi Rao. This was followed by an introductory session on Sudoku for Beginners by Mr. Debkumar Bhadra.
Earlier Mr. Somen Talukdar, Jt Secretary SPARSHA welcomed the Chief Guest, Guest of Honor and other dignitaries. Vote of Thanks was proposed by Mr. Vivekanand, Vice President, and SPARSHA. Altogether 45 students from Class V to VIII are attending the summer camp.