Port Blair, Jan 25: Entry at Ross Island will be free for Islanders and School Student on 26 Jan, 2012 view Republic Day. No entry charges will be charged including still camera ad video camera charges.

Port Blair, Jan 25: Doordarshan, Kendra Port Blair will telecast Honourable Lieutenant Governor Lt. Gen. (Redt) Bhopinder Singh’s address to the Islanders on the occasion of Repubic Day on 26th January, 2012 at 6.20 pm. This programme will be followed by TV report on Republic Day Celebrations in and around Port Blair at 6.30 pm. the programme will be telecast in the regional Transimission Network in DD-I Channel.

Port Blair, Jan 24: In a commendable step, the District Magistrate has urged all shopkeepers and hawkers not to display new or old products on roadside on Republic Day for the temporary RD market.
In a press release the District Magistrate today said that it has become a practice for some shopkeepers/hawkers of Aberdeen Bazaar to display their old stocks of everyday items such as clothes, utensils, shoes, plastic buckets etc. on the roadside for sale through hawkers on the days of National importance such as Independence Day and Republic Day. Since these old stocks are being sold at very cheap rates, a massive crowd is attracted to this already congested area of Aberdeen Bazaar.
The situation from the point of law and order and public safety is very dangerous as any sort of rumour, quarrel, mischief or even an animal could cause a stampede, resulting in drastic consequences. It is also apprehended that if any fire incident takes place at the time it is impossible for the fire tenders to reach the spot and the situation then would be disastrous. Because of the density and movement of the huge crowd, eve teasing and molestation becomes a temptation to baser elements. In addition, the stretch of the road used is at a steep slope, which is another dangerous factor in case of panic or stampede.
It is imperative not to allow such unchecked hawking in Aberdeen Bazaar area hereafter as this market is becoming popularand the crowd is multiplying. Local residents around the area have also complained of inconvenience and inability to approach or leave their residences.
Hence, it is hereby notified that the regular shopkeepers/traders can display their articles at their respective shops and such articles should not cover the footpath or road in-front of their shops.
The General Public are hereby informed that the sale of merchandized goods/products by the occasional traders/street vendors/hawkers at Aberdeen Bazaar shall not be allowed.
It is further notified that the market/bazaar on 26th January, 2012 after conclusion of the Republic Day function, will be at the 1st Circle of ITF Ground, Dairy Farm for the occasional traders/street vendors/hawkers. These hawkers shall sell their goods/products from 06.00 AM to 05.00 PM on 26/01/2012 at the Circle-I of the ITF ground subject to following conditions:-
No outward construction or projection on the outer wall/roof of the complex will be allowed. All furnishings should be limited to the inner portion of the stall (excluding cover passage).
The Administration will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any material belonging to the hawkers during the allotted period.
Functional/displays which may cause discontent to any community, caste, creed or sex will not be allowed.
This is being done to decongest and pedestrianize the main Aberdeen Bazaar and keeping in mind the safety & security of the shoppers, shopkeepers, market place and residents of the area.
It is further clarified that no shopkeeper/vendor would be allowed to put/lay their goods on the footpath/road between Clock Tower and Gandhi Statue. Neither any vehicle will be allowed to ply or parked on the road mentioned above. Residents of the area are requested to keep their vehicles parked beyond Aberdeen Bazaar, Babulane, etc. to cater to any emergency.
General public/shopkeepers etc. are requested to cooperate with the Police/Administration and help execute the new hawking scheme, a communication from District Magistrate, South Andaman said here today.

Port Blair, Jan 19: Naresh Chander Lal’s two films have been sent for two different International Film Festivals. The films are “RUNWAY ON THE SEA”: A Documentary on india’s first sea plane services in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and “GANDHI THE MAHATMA”: A Feature film on to the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi.
Entry has been sent for 6th International Film Festival of India 2012 to be held at Chennai on 24th and 25th Feb 2012 at Chennai and 4th Nashik International Film Festival of India 2012 to be held at Nashik from 22nd to 25th March 2012 at Nashik. All entries have been made in the competitive section.

Port Blair, Jan 18: In view of the wide spread public demand, The Police Entertainment Show which was staged as a part of ITF on 14th, Jan., 2012 at Netaji Stadium will be performed at ITF ground on 20th January 2012 at 6 PM. It may be recalled that many people could not enjoy the Police Entertainment Show at Netaji Stadium due to other entertainment event at ITF.  The entry to the show is free and open to all.

Port Blair, Jan 16: A 48 member Youth Contingent from A&N Islands headed by Dr. U.N. Choudhary, Asst. Director (Sports & Youth Affairs) has been deputed by the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, A&N Administration in association with Dte. Of Art & Culture and NYK, Port Blair to take part in the XVII National Youth Festival held at Mangalore, Karnataka from 12th Jan’ to 16th Jan’ 2012. The participants from the islands took part in various competitive and non-competitive events organized during the festival. The programme presented by the participants included a drama and folk dances based on the Historical & Cultural Significance of the Islands which was appreciated by one and all and also covered widely by the media in Karnataka. The five days festival also included beach festival, food festival and adventure festival.
The whole idea behind the National Youth Festival, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GOI every year commencing from Jan’ 12, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda is to propagate the concept of National Integration, Spirit of Communal Harmony, Brotherhood, courage and adventure amongst the youth by exhibiting their cultural ability in a common platform.

Port Blair, Jan 14: Naresh Chander Lal’s Documentary film “Runway On The Sea” on India’s first commercial sea plane service in Andaman & Nicobar islands, which released by Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands on 5th January 2012 at the opening ceremony of Islands Tourism Festival, will be screening on 15th January 2012 ( SUNDAY ) at 5.00 P.M by the local cable net work CITY T.V . “It is a Makarshankranti and Pongal gift to the islanders,” Naresh Chander Lal said in a press release.