Archives for December 13, 2023

Port Blair, Dec 13: D. Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M) Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committtee and Vice President, CITU State Committee during his 3-day visit to Diglipur from 10th December to 12th December, 2023 addressed a number of meetings, attended by hundreds of workers of Diglipur area. During the visit, he met some PRI members and prominent persons in the area and discussed with them various issues pertaining to the Diglipur Tehsil.

On 12th December, 2023, D. Ayyappan, along with Dilip Kumar, State Organising Committee Member and other leaders visited various villages in Diglipur.

During the visit at Laxmipur Gram Panchayat area, CPI (M) leaders were informed by the villagers that despite repeated requests and representations to the Administration, the steel bridge at Ward No.3 which is in a very dangerous postion, is not being replaced with a concrete bridge. Heavy vehicles are not allowed to pass through the bridge because of which the villagers are facing inconvenience. Secretary CPI (M) and other leaders were also taken to the incomplete road from Maurice Tikrey to Stone quarry where 24 houses under the PMAY (Rural) are proposed to be constructed and 8 fmailies are already staying in the area. Secretary, CPI (M) was also shown the deplorable condition of the road from 11 Family Jn to Dungi ghat in Ward No.1 of Laxmipur. It was notied that one culvert along the road is in a dangerous condition and allowing vehicular movement over the culvert will lead to any accident of falling into the deep nallah. Bus service to the village has already been discontinued due to the unsafe condition of the culvert. More than 60 families are using this road.

 

Port Blair, Dec 13: CPI (M) Diglipur Area Committee has organized a Mass Dharna on 12th December, 2023 afternoon in front of the Assistant Commissioner’s office at Diglipur on various issues of people of North Andaman. Party leaders and workers of Diglipur area participated in the programme which was led by AVA Samad, Sunil Bepari, Dilip Karmakar, KP Paul, Anil Halder and Abhiram Mazumdar. The issues highlighted during the programme are (1) failure of BJP government in completing the NH4 work (2) repair/renovation of rural roads in North Andaman, (3) proper and sufficient drinking water to the people of North Andaman (4) to create job for unemployed youth, (5) to make available fertilizers, seeds, etc to famrers at reasonable prices, etc.

On completion of the mass dharna, a procession was taken out in the Diglipur bazaar which culminated in a public meeting. Addressing the public meeting at Diglipur bazaar, D. Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M) State Organising Committee and Vice President, CITU State Committee accused the BJP government at the centre of pushing the country to poverty, unemployment and widening inequality between the poor and rich during the 9 ½ years of BJP rule. He said that the BJP is going ahead with its privatization-spree. Banking, insurance, railway, oil companies, coal and airports and sea-ports are in the process of privatization. He said that the BJP government has utterly failed to create any new job for the youth of Andaman & Nicoabr Islands. Ayyappan termed the renovation work of NH4/ATR the biggest ever corruption in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and reiterated the CPI (M)’s demand for a CBI investigation into it. He said that corruption is increasing in Andaman & Nicobar Islands under the BJP rule. The BJP which was criticizing the Congress party while in opposition before 2014 is now silent on corruption. While the ED, Income Tax, CBI, etc. are being used to silence the leaders in the opposition ruled states, no such agency is visible in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. People in the islands know the corrupt practices of many of the leaders of BJP and Congress.

Addressing the public meeting, Sunil Bepari, President, CITU Diglipur Zonal Committee explained the injustice meted out to the people of North Andaman under the BJP rule. He criticized the central government and Administration for terming the regular nature of work in the Forest Department as seasonal work and rotating the daily rated mazdoors after every 6 months to deny them the benefit of 1/30th of pay lus DA. Speaking on the occasion, All India Kisan Sabha leader Dilip Karmakar briefly explained the difficulties being faced by the farmers in North Andaman. He said that farmers are not getting the reasonable price for the agriculture products. Farmers are not being given any kind of assistance and benefits by the government.

 

Port Blair, Dec 13: Central Island Agricultural Research Institute Employees Welfare Association (CIARIEWA) of ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair organized a farewell function on 13thDecember 2023, to bid farewell to Dr. Sirisha Adamala, Scientist (Land & Water Management Engineering) on hertransfer to ICAR-NBSSLUP, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director and Patron, CIARIEWA in his presidential address expressed his happiness on her transfer to the core Institute which will shape her career. He further added that during her stint at CIARI, she has contributed a lot in work such as water budgeting, water harvesting plan, bore well feasibility study, desilting, extension of ponds, soil conservation demonstration unit & state specific action plan for A & N Islands. She was honoured with a shawl and memento by the Patron, CIARIEWA on the occasion.
Dr.S.K. Zamir Ahmed, General Secretary, CIARIEWA introduced the house about the profile, length of service and significant achievement made in the respective field by Dr. Sirisha Adamala, Scientist. Dr. Jai Sunder, Dr. P.K. Singh, Dr. Y. Ramakrishna, Dr.T. Subramani & Dr.I. Jaisankar also spoke on the occasion.
The Chief Guest of the day Dr. Sirisha Adamala expressed her happiness on the Cooperation extended by one & all in shaping her career and shared her experiences. She advised the newly joined scientist to maintain an official diary and to have healthy interaction with technical and supporting staff for harvesting their wisdom in enriching the research projects to be undertaken.
At the outset, Dr.K. Saravanan, Joint Secretary, CIARIEWA welcomed the gathering and the programme ended with a vote of thanks proposed by Smt. Naga Venkat Laxmi, Executive member, CIARIEWA. Shri Shyam Sunder RaoExecutive member, CIARIEWA along with Shri Prakash Mondal,Executive member (Treasurer) coordinated the conduct of the function at Dr.T.R. Dutta Conference hall of Garacharma Research Complex, ICAR_CIARI, Port Blair.

Port Blair, Dec. 13: A training programme on ‘Balanced ration and total mixed ration preparation for goats and pigs under Scheduled Tribe Component’ was organised by ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, in collaboration with the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, A&N Administration, at Harminder Bay village, Little Andaman from December 7 to 9, 2023.
Dr. P.A. Bala, Dr. Arun Kumar De, and Dr. P. Perumal, Senior Scientists from ICAR-CIARI and Dr. Parag Deori, Senior Veterinary Officer at Hut Bay were the resource persons. A total of 100 participants, mainly tribal youngsters from different parts of the village, attended the programme.
Shri Andrew Mosses, Captain and Shri Festus, Secretary of the Tribal Council graced the occasion. They encouraged the participants to interact with the Scientists and take maximum advantage of the programme.
Demonstrations on deworming, feeding of oral iron supplements, and mineral mixture supplements were also conducted. Inputs such as feed supplements, vitamin tonics, and mineral mixtures were distributed to the beneficiaries.

 

Port Blair, Dec 13: The Vessel MV SWARAJDWEEP sailed from CHENNAI is expected to arrive at PORT BLAIR on 15.12.2023 at 0600 Hrs.
She Has On Board
Total Passenger : 251 Adults + 04 Infants

Total Cargo : 241 MT

Total Containers : 20 Nos
On arrival at Port Blair the vessel will be berthed at Haddo Wharf and Passengers will be disembarked immediately.

Port Blair, Dec. 12: The vessel MV Swaraj Dweep which sailed from Chennai is expected to arrive at Haddo Wharf on Dec. 15 at 0600 hrs. She has on board, a total of 251 passengers & 4 Infants, 241 MT cargo and 20 containers.

Port Blair, Dec. 13:Taking into account of LPG Consumer’s Safety and prevention of any accidents at Marriage Halls/Restaurants/Eateries & other Commercial Establishment, all such business entities have been advised to take adequate precautions during handling of LPG cylinders including use of standard commercial hose and stove as per ISI standard specification, which would immensely boost in averting any untoward incidents.
As per guidelines, the business entities involved in diversion of domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purpose is a publishable offence. Those indulged in such malpractice, stern punitive action as deemed fit as per extant Rules will be initiated against such commercial establishment. This is for strict compliance.

 

Port Blair, Dec. 13:The third and final counselling for admission to B.A.LL.B. (Five Years – Integrated Course) offered in Andaman Law College will be held on Dec.16, 2023 at 10 am in the College Auditorium for the 1 vacant seat. Interested candidates of all the categories including general category have been requested to be present for the third counselling at the designated time, date and venue with all original certificates. Failure to attend the counselling on the date mentioned above will forfeit their claim for admission.

 

Port Blair, Dec. 13: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) campaign was held today in Ward No. 9 and Ward No. 10. The especially designed IEC Van of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ was extended a warm welcome at Ward No. 9 by the residents. A video was also screened and Sankalp pledge was administered to the gathering, emphasizing collective participation towards a developed India. Apart from the cultural program, beneficiaries of the welfare schemes also shared their personal testimonies on the benefits and success of the schemes availed by them. Individual success stories were shared through ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani’ during which, beneficiaries highlighted their testimony on the transformational change brought about by the flagship schemes of the Government in their lives. Representatives from various Departments disseminated detailed information about pivotal schemes such as PM SVANidhi, PMAY, SBM etc. encouraging citizens to take advantage of these schemes.
In the evening, the IEC Van of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ was accorded a warm welcome by the Ward Councillor, Ward No. 10, Ms. Mangyarkarsi and residents. Videos on Viksit Bharat shared by the GoI were screened and the Sankalp Pledge was reiterated. The Ward Councillor emphasized the Yatra’s importance and encouraged participation to gain its benefits. During the event, the Ward Councillor fervently urged the attendees to actively propagate information regarding the multitude of GoI schemes operational in the Islands, aiming to ensure comprehensive coverage for all eligible individuals. Inspirational stories from beneficiaries, shared under ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani,’ motivated people to avail these schemes. On the occasion, few Workers from PBMC were felicitated for their outstanding contribution towards ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ campaign at both the Wards.

 

Port Blair, Dec. 13:The Directorate of Social Welfare organized an Awareness-cum-Fitness Programme as part of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ at Jogger’s Park on Dec.10. The fitness programme aims to create drug awareness and encourage a healthy lifestyle among the participants. The program was attended 60 beneficiaries including children from two Child Care Institutions and general public. The event was conducted by Shihan Shri M.S. Murgan.
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Social Welfare) highlighted the importance of fitness programmes and educated the participants about the benefits of exercises and meditation such as jogging, cycling or dancing, to release endorphins and improve mood.
The fitness programme will be conducted every Sunday till March 2024 at Joggers Park from 6 am to 7.30 am. For more information, contact the Nodal Officer (Prohibition), Department of Social Welfare over phone no. 03192-244386 or 9933248717.