John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Diglipur, Nov 01: A dead-body of a man was found yesterday morning at Narayan Tikry creek area. It is learnt that police suspects that the man was attacked by a Crocodile.
As per information yesterday morning 08:30 AM local people of Narayan Tikry found the dead body floating in the creek of Narayan Tikry. Later this matter was informed to Police Station Kalighat. Immediately Police Team of Police Station Kalighat reached the spot and sighted around two meter long Crocodile in nearby area. The left hand of the body was reportedly missing and there were grievous injuries on the left side of the face. As per sources a dinghy has also been found from the area. Later the victim was identified as Mr. Soreng Francis, 45 years a resident of Narayan Tikry. Further details are awaited.
ANDAMAN SHEEKHA IMPACT: EE, Electricity reaches Billiground to sort out Transformer fault issue
Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Oct 27: On 27 October 2021 edition, Andaman Sheekha English Daily published a news regarding damage of a Transformer at Billiground Bazaar and also reported about fire, which is reported in the new Transformer installed by Electricity Department.
Taking swift action, Mrs. Deepa Kumari, the Executive Engineer of Electricity Department, N & M Andaman reached Harinagar Ward Number 6 area of N & M Andaman to inspect the damaged Transformer. After inspection she found that the Transformer is totally damaged and she realized that the site of the transformer needs to be shifted to another place, considering safety of public and convenience in maintenance.
But the EE was informed that the suitable site for shifting the transformer belongs to an octogenarian and prominent Islander, Mr. Harabilash Bairagi, whose consent is necessary.
As per details, Mrs. Deepa Kumari soon contacted Dr. P K Mandal a social worker of the region for convincing Mr. Harabilash Bairagi for setting up transformer in his land. Dr. P K Mandal reportedly convinced Mr. Harabilash Bairagi and brought him to the site to meet the EE so that the matter can be resolved immediately. The EE appreciated Mr. Harabilash Bairagi for his generosity of giving land for setting up transformer and lauded efforts of Dr. P K Mandal for convincing Mr. Bairagi.
The EE later assured general public that within two days the transformer will be installed which will solve the power cut issues of Billiground and nearby regions. Public expressed gratitude towards Mrs. Deepa Kumari, the Executive Engineer of Electricity Department, N & M Andaman for visiting the site personally and solving the issue immediately.
Fire reported from Billiground Transformer
Trinath & Savita Kumari
Port Blair, Oct 26: A minor fire was reported from a Transformer of Billiground region this evening. As per information received on 22 Oct 2021 the Transformer, placed in front of SBI, Billiground got damaged due to a lightening because of which Billiground and part of Harinagar had witnessed blackout. Villagers soon approached the concerned officials to replace the Transformer.
As per the details, soon a new Transformer was installed but due to unknown region the new Transformer also got damaged. Later the damaged Transformer was again repaired. Today as per villagers, due to huge load of electricity, a fire was seen inside the Transformer. The fire was later doused by fire brigade personnel, who reached the spot, after public complaint. Sadly due to all these issues a large area of Harinagar and Billiground witnessed prolonged power cuts.
Great Nicobar market running out of Onions, Potatoes, Tomatoes and eggs
Rahul Singh & Vikramaditya
Campbell Bay, Oct 17: The market in Great Nicobar has almost run out of essential commodities like Onions, Potatoes, Tomatoes and eggs , giving nightmares to the residents of the Islands. People living in Great Nicobar are finding it difficult to even plan their daily meal.
According to villagers in the last sailing of MV Kalighat hardly any cargo reached Campbell Bay, which triggered this crisis.
Talking to Andaman Sheekha former Zilla Parishad member of Campbell Bay Mr. Gagandeep Singh said that this is unfortunate to note that the Great Nicobar Islands is facing such crisis and no fruitful steps have been taken up yet to solve this issue. He pointed out that the main reason behind such crisis is that MV Kalighat, during its last sailing brought only passengers and no cargo.
He requested the Administration to send all essential commodities for Great Nicobar Islands as early as possible.
After very Successful and Fruitful tenure, Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan leaves N&M Andaman on new assignment
Trinath & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Oct 10: Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan, who managed to win hearts of thousands of residents of North and Middle Andaman as Deputy Commissioner, with her dedicated works and swift action during the time of pandemic, has been given a new assignment as Secretary of Personnel/ AR & Training, Education/Sports, ED-ANIIDCO 08, October 2021.
Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan took over the charge of DC, North and Middle Andaman during the difficult time, when entire nation had come under the grip of corona virus and nobody had clear idea about the entire issue.
Under her guidance and watch, the North and Middle Andaman district remained free from COVID-19 infection for most of the time and it was seen that the Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan visited every corner of North and Middle Andaman District during pandemic time to make sure that all SOPs are strictly followed and number of COVID-19 cases remain minimum.
Andaman Sheekha reported about dozens of instances when following public requests the Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan took spot decisions and relaxed norms, wherever possible, so that general public face minimum inconvenience. There were instances when she made surprise inspections on various places to check whether things are under control during the time of pandemic.
Because of public friendly approach during her short tenure there were no major protests in North and Middle Andaman against District Administration and this is why she will be remembered as one of the most popular DCs of North and Middle Andaman.
Meanwhile, after her transfer today she moved from North and Middle Andaman for Port Blair via road and while crossing Middle Andaman she was given an emotional farewell by local grassroot leaders of Harinagar and members of Hindu Rastriya Shakti, NGO.
During an interaction at Panchayat Bhawan, Billiground, Dr. Dr.P.K.Mandal, General Secretary, HRS & BJKM, A&N Islands welcomed Dr. Bhati. He lauded her contributions for North and Middle Andaman region.
Dr. Mandal mentioned that because of the quality of swift action and quick decision making, Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan solved many problems of Islanders on the spot during her tenure, brining huge relief for public.
Dr. Bhati in her speech expressed her gratitude towards the lovable people of North and Middle Andaman District, who always stood behind her and extended all possible cooperation to make her tenure a successful one. She said that she will take over new charge soon but during her new tenure she will be again serving the N & M District region also and this time she will be well aware about the ground realities.
A NUMBER OF PETTY CASES UNDER MOTOR VEHICLE ACT AND EXCISE ACT DISPOSED IN A SINGLE DAY AT CIRCUIT COURT OF HON’BLE JMFC AT KALARA, DIGLIPUR
Mayabunder, Oct 08: The Hon’ble Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Mayabunder holds Circuit Court at Kalara in Diglipur on every Friday of the week since it started functioning in the year 2012. The Hon’ble Circuit Court at Kalara, Diglipur is presently presided over by Shri. Vikramjit Sen, Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate First Class, Mayabunder. On this Friday i.e. 08/10/2021, a huge number of petty cases under the Motor Vehicle Act, Police Act and minor sections of the IPC were disposed off. Those cases were recently transferred from the Hon’ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mayabunder. It is also learnt that fine amount of Rs. 36,800/- was realized in total during the disposal of the petty cases in a single day.
The Hon’ble Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class- cum- Civil Judge (Junior Division), Circuit Court at Kalara, Diglipur was established on 06.08.2012. The trial of criminal as well as civil cases are taken up on each working Friday by the Hon’ble Circuit Court. It was a long standing demand of the local people of Diglipur Sub-Division that petty cases and traffic violation cases should also be transferred to the Hon’ble Circuit Court at Kalara Junction for disposal since the litigants had to travel all the way from Diglipur and Kalighat region to the Hon’ble Court situated at Mayabunder for paying fines of even minor traffic violations and other petty offences. The demand was also raised in front of the Hon’ble District & Sessions Judge, Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the local people of Diglipur during a Legal Awareness Camp held on 10/08/2021 at the Community Hall of Subhasgram Panchayat, Diglipur. The learned Advocates appearing before the Hon’ble Circuit Court at Kalara, Diglipur had also consistently raised their genuine demand before the Hon’ble High Court as well as Andaman & Nicobar Administration for transfer of petty cases to the Hon’ble Circuit Court at Kalara, Diglipur along with other cases for trial and disposal. Ultimately, during the last Monitoring Committee Meeting held at Mayabunder Court Complex on 11/08/2021 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble District & Sessions Judge, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, it was resolved that all petty cases and traffic challan cases will be transferred to the Hon’ble Circuit Court at Kalara, Diglipur for disposal in future. The District Monitoring Committee meeting was also attended by Hon’ble Additional District & Sessions Judge, Mayabunder, Hon’ble Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mayabunder, Deputy Commissioner, N & M Andaman District, Mayabunder, Superintendent of Police, N & M Andaman District, Mayabunder and other high officials of the Local District Administration. Pursuant to the resolution of the District Monitoring Committee meeting, the petty cases and traffic violation cases are now being transferred on regular basis from the Court of Hon’ble Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mayabunder to the file of Hon’ble JMFC, Circuit Court at Kalara, Diglipur for disposal. According to the Smti. Bulbul Mistry, Ex- Pradhan of Sitanagar Gram Panchayat, the people of Diglipur Sub- Division are very grateful to the Andaman & Nicobar Administration and the Judiciary for fulfilling their long time demand regarding transfer of petty cases to the Hon’ble Circuit Court at Kalara, Diglipur. It is also learnt from reliable sources that a proposal is already pending for establishment of permanent court campus at R. K. Gram, Diglipur. In this regard, many high profile dignitaries had visited Diglipur and inspection of suitable plots had already taken place for identification of the plot of land where the new court campus of Hon’ble JMFC Court, Diglipur would be established in future.
The litigants of Diglipur area who attended the court proceedings on 08.10.2021 also expressed their satisfaction that their cases are now being taken up for hearing and speedy disposal at the Circuit Court at Kalara, Diglipur saving them lot of time and money that they have to expend for traveling to Mayabunder.
Three days after Girder Shifting Accident, finally Mantena Vashishta places two Girders over pillars of Thoratang Bridge
Trinath & Vikramaditya
Billiground, Sept 29: On 26 September 2021 belts of two heavy lifting cranes had snapped while placing the first Girder of the under construction Thoratang Bridge. Luckily no one was injured during the accident and the Girder was also intact.
Now as per reports after three days the contractor of the Thoratang Bridge from Mantena Vashishta has managed to place two Girders over the pillars of Thoratang Bridge.
Now, the Project Manager Mr. Rama Krishna Rao of Mantena Vashishta has intimated Andaman Sheekha Daily that from tomorrow morning the Vehicles route have been diverted From Billyground via CFO Nallah towards Rangat and vice versa and it has also been intimated that the Power supply may get disrupted in the region for some hours, as per requirement for work for next two days. He urged the Public to extend their cooperation.
POCSO Court Mayabunder Convicted one accused for Life Imprisonment
Mayabunder, Sept 24: The Hon’ble Special Court under POCSO Act, Mayabander has been functioning in the adverse atmosphere in this prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic but speedy disposal of the cases are continuing and remarkable.
One case under POCSO Act was registered in the Diglipur Police Station on the basis of fardbayan of victim girl in the year 2020. The prosecution has sufficiently proved that the accused person has committed the offence under sections of POCSO Act, 2012 for committing aggravated sexual assault upon a minor girl aged about 15 years
Accordingly, Shri. Jimut Bahan Biswas Hon’ble Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge under POCSO Act, North & Middle Andaman District, Mayabunder has found the accused person namely Subrato Mondal, R/o Jagannath Dera, PS Kalighat guilty and sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life for the offence under sections of the POCSO Act, 2012 under the provision of 235(2) of CPC and also to pay fine of Rs 2,00,000 out of which 90% amount is to be paid to victim girl as compensation under section 357 CPC, in default of payment which he will have to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year more.
For the rehabilitation of victim girl, an amount of Rs 5,00,000 – has been awarded as compensation as per provision of 357A of Cr.Pc. rws 33(8) of POCSO Act and rule 7 of POCSO Act from Victim Compensation Fund. The entire case was investigated by SI Jishi George for which the Hon’ble Court has appreciated for her good performance. The prosecution case was conducted by Shri Keshab Chandra Mondal, Learned Special Public Prosecutor (POCSO Act), Mayabunder.
Rescue & Relief Operation by Indian Coast Guard In Inundated Areas of RK Gram, Diglipur Induced by Flash Floods
Port Blair, Sept 24: As a result of continuous heavy down pour in North Andaman since evening of 22 Sep 21, low lying area of RK Gram in Diglipur witnessed flash floods on 23 Sep 21. On request of local administration, the Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters at Diglipur in a swift operation in conjunction with Department of Revenue and Forest mobilized its resources for rescue and relief of people in inundated areas. One Gemini each of Indian Coast Guard and Revenue department was launched with ICG divers and rescue team embarked. The operation which commenced at 1700 hours continued till 1930 hours on 23 Sep 21 and a total of 19 stranded people including aged people, ladies and kids were rescued. One Coast Guard ambulance with medical team was kept stand-by on-scene to mitigate any medical emergency.
Four villages of Diglipur region witness partial flooding due to Heavy Rain
John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Sep, 23: As many as four villages of Diglipur region today witnessed water-logging and flood like situation due to heavy to very heavy rainfall in Diglipur region since yesterday night. The four villages which were worst hit were Desh Bandu Gram area, Madhu Pur Village, Krishnapuri Village and RK Gram.
In some places roads were completely flooded, making it difficult for anyone to drive on those roads and hence police team of PS Diglipur had to divert traffic in a few places. However, in some areas, as there was no alternative road for diversion, people remained stranded on both side.
A few families were shifted in safe location by authorities after their houses were inundated in rain water, it is reported.
Although there is no report of any injuries or loss of life but all the revenue staffs like Tehsilder, RIs and Patwaries were on the ground since morning to monitor the situation. As per details, by late evening water receded in most of the villages.
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