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Two arrested from Diglipur on charge of attempt to murder

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John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Mar 09: The Police Station Diglipur arrested two persons Mr. Ram Malakar and Mr. Chiranjit Halder on the charges of attempt to murder.

According to reports, the accused Mr. Chiranjit Halder had some arguments with the victim Mr. G. Raju over some issues and following some arguments, Mr. Chiranjit Halder had reportedly hit Mr. G Raju with a rod on this head, causing grievous injuries. Mr. Ram Malakar reportedly assisted and encouraged Mr. Chiranjit Halder in this act.

Mr. G Raju who is having serious head injuries is now undergoing treatment at CHC Diglipur.

Zilla Parishad Building of Mayabunder Attached by Order of Hon’ble Court

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Staff Correspondent
Mayabunder, Feb 11: An execution case being Money Execution Case No. 01 of 2019 has been registered before the Court of Hon’ble Additional District Judge, Mayabunder, arising out of Arbitration Case No. 01 of 2016 and solemn order dated 30th November, 2015 of Hon’ble High Court.
The Decree Holder claimed the awarded amount of total Rs. 26,12,727/- with interest but it was observed in the said execution case by the Hon’ble Court that the judgment debtor/ Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, North & Middle Andaman, Mayabunder was always in the habit of delaying the execution proceeding by preferring various vexatious applications and it was also crystal clear that said Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad also holding the charge of Assistant Commissioner (H.Q), Mayabunder was always habit of disobeying the order of the Hon’ble Court and as such the decree holder could not get the fruits of the decree awarded by Hon’ble Court.
Finally, in compliance of order of Hon’ble Court, the Bailiff of the Court with the assistance of police of Police Station Mayabunder has attached the entire Zilla Parishad Building, Mayabunder on 11th February, 2021 and took custody of the said building as an Attaching Officer till further order of Hon’ble Court.
It is also learnt that the writ of auction will be considered after submission of report by the Bailiff of the Court.

POCSO Court, Mayabunder Convicts two accused for sexually assaulting minor girl

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Mayabunder, Feb 11: In a case of aggravated penetrative sexual assault of an innocent minor minor girl of just seven years by the wrongdoers, in 2019, the matter was brought before the temple of justice for redress by the mother of the victim girl.
The case was started on 07th July, 2019 at Police Station Diglipur on the basis of complaint lodged by the mother of victim girl.
The prosecution has sufficiently proved that the accused persons committed the offence of aggravated sexual assault under section 10 of POCSO Act.
Accordingly, Shri. Jimut Bahan Biswas, Additional Sessions Judge -cum- Special Judge under POCSO Act, North & Middle Andaman, Mayabunder has convicted the accused persons namely Shankar Biswas and Ajit Kumar Mondal, both are residents of Khudirampur under PS Diglipur and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years each for the offence punishable under section 10 of POCSO Act and also to pay fine of Rs.50,000/ (rupees fifty thousand) each, in default of payment which they will have to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three months more. For the rehabilitation of victim girl, an amount of Rs.4,00,000/- (rupees four lakhs) has been awarded as compensation as per provision u/sec. 357A read with section 33 (8) of POCSO Act which will be paid by the Government from Government fund as provided under 7(4) of POCSO rule.
The prosecution case was conducted by Shri. Keshab Ch. Mondal, Learned Special Public Prosecutor (POCSO Act).

Rally on National Youth day at Billyground

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Trinath
Port Blair, Jan 12: In remembrance of Swami Vivekananda and celebration of National Youth Day the teachers, students and citizens of Billyground area organized a rally from Harinagar Panchayat Bhavan to Billyground Fish market, today early in the morning. The most attracting part of the railly was that all students were wearing Swamiji’s turban.
The whole program was organised by Mr. Suresh Chandara Majumder, Principal, Govt. Sr. Sec School Swadeshnagar. After the rally, the Principal Mr. Mazumder delivered an inspirational and patriotic speech on the life of Swamiji. He also highlighted on the importance of the National Youth Day and how much it is necessary in the present context.

 

Huge quantity of IMFL seized

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Sarthak Kanjilall
Diglipur, November 25: On a Following tip-off, a team of Diglipur Police Unit headed by Sub-Inspector Manoj Lall along with PC Krishna Kumar and LPC Rubi raided the house of Bittaranjan Das at Kalipur yesterday and seized a carton of Indian Made Foreign Liquor.
As per the sources, a huge quantity of Hundia was also seized from the spot. It is learned that cash amounting to thousand was recovered from the spot which the bootlegger received by selling his liquor. A relevant case was registered against the accused.

North Middle Andaman Residents in troubled waters due to lack of boat facilities in the region

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Trinath & Sarthak Kanjilall

Mayabunder, Nov 23: Curtailing the number of STS buses to North and Middle Andaman from Port Blair and vice versa have become a major problem for many Islanders, especially those, who can’t afford to pay Rs. 2000 or above for a seat in private four wheelers to reach Port Blair from North and Middle Andaman. Hence many residents of Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep are still stuck in North and Middle Andaman.

Residents of the region are demanding the administration to restore the ship services, as it was before the lockdown period.

According to the Ex-Pradhan, Pahelgaon, Mr. Shivananda Bairagi, after he highlighted the problems to the authorities, ship MV Coral Queen, was sent in the region a week ago.

“Hundreds of residents of North and Middle Andaman have different urgent works related revenue, health, studies etc at Port Blair, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep. The STS buses take hardly 20 passengers as a result of which many remote Islanders of North and Middle Andaman have no option rather than paying Rs 2000 or above per head to travel till Port Blair in four-wheelers,” said Mr. Bairagi.

He further said that if the ship services between Port Blair to Mayabunder and Diglipur via Swaraj and Shaheed Dweep and Port Blair to Rangat via Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep are resumed, it will bring huge relief for the people of these regions.

“Don’t stop the services, let the people follow the guidelines,” Mr. Bairagi added.

Less number of buses and ships not only means problems for public but also huge economic losses for people of North and Middle Andaman. As the entire world is learning to live with the COVID-19 virus, by following all COVID-19 protocol, the Administration should also focus on implementing these guidelines strictly, instead of restricting movement of public.

Exemplary Service by Veterinary Unit of Swadeshnagar during COVID-19

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Trianth
Billyground, November 08: Although the pandemic paused everything in the entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands, it didn’t stop the Veterinary Unit of Swadeshnagar to continue its good services for the welfare of general public.

The Agriculture farmers from Basantipur, Harinagar, Swadeshnagar, Sivapuram till Panchwati were catered at all times on requests by the unit, which has been highly appreciated by the farmers. “The unit never delayed responding,” said a farmer.

Talking to Andaman Sheekha, Dr. R. K. Singh, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, In-charge, Swadesh Nagar Veterinary, and Animal Husbandry unit said that despite the pandemic unit achieved success in 112 Artificial inseminations, 1950 Poultry Vaccination, 164 castration cases, 4347 Livestock cases, and 28300 poultry cases.

Dr. Singh further added that recently the unit got a Mobile Veterinary Van from the administration which makes them respond to any call promptly. “I thank the administration for the Van,” Dr. Singh said.

 

Doctor donates blood for needy patient at PHC Billyground

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Trinath & Gracy Tripathy

Port Blair, Oct 04: Dr. Suriya Kant Singh, CMO (Ayurveda) PHC Billyground on Saturday set an outstanding example by donating blood to a severely ill patient namely Mr. Sannyasi Roy, who was admitted at PHC Billyground.

Owing to the present pandemic situation, blood donation volunteers were hesitant to come to the hospital due to which it was becoming impossible to arrange sufficient blood for the patient who needed the blood immediately.

Having no other options, Dr. Suriya Kant Singh immediately came forward and donated blood to the patient. This humanistic approach of Dr. Singh proved that as and when required the doctors themselves can step forward to save a life.

The parents of the patient expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards Dr Singh. The Pradhan and other PRI members as well as public of the region highly appreciated the immediate response given by Dr S. K.Singh.

Nearly two-month long wait for LPG Cylinders for People of Baratang region

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Ganesh & Gracy Tripathy
Baratang, September 10: Amidst the current state of the pandemic, essential supplies are in the utmost importance for the Islanders but due to various restrictions and limitations for more than two months, no LPG cylinders were made available for people of Khari Basti and Nilambur areas of Baratang Island, Middle Andaman.
On September 7th, CCS issued LPG cylinders in Krishna Nagar and Oralkatcha in the midnight without any information about the distribution, because of which senior citizens, alongwith the people, who are not residing at the roadside were not able to get LPG Cylinders.
The next day when people reached the CCS unit of Baratang to get LPG cylinders, it was informed by the CCS manager that, no cylinders are available and the stock will be arriving after two days. But even today no cylinders were provided for the residents of Baratang region, which left many residents fuming.
When Andaman Sheekha contacted Mr.R.P.Singh, Secretary, CCS he said that the LPG cylinders were already shipped but due to bad road conditions, the vehicle suffered brake-down on ATR, which resulted in this delay.
Mr.Singh assured the public through Andaman Sheekha that above three hundred LPG cylinders will be delivered tomorrow at Baratang region which will be sufficient for the people of the area.

 

Three People Tested Covid19 Positive at Baratang Island

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Ganesh
Baratang, Sept 10: Three people have been tested COVID19 positive in Baratang Island and all three are said to be members of Nicobari Tribal Community, posted at Baratang. The first case was detected two days back through RT-PCR test and while tracing the contacts two others were found COVID19 positive through Rapid Antigen Test. One person who reportedly complained uneasiness was reportedly shifted to Port Blair today while other two patients are in home isolation, it is learnt. Further details are awaited.