Nishar Mohammed
Port Blair, Apr 02: The Communist Party of India (M) today unveiled its election manifesto for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, focusing on key issues concerning the region and its people.
Mr. Vijoo Krishnan, Central Committee Member, CPI(M) and General Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha released the local manifesto for Andaman and Nicobar Islands and outlined the manifesto’s highlights, emphasizing the party’s commitment to addressing the concerns of the local populace.
Addressing media persons he said that despite promises made by the current government, the situation regarding job creation, farmers’ welfare, and economic stability has worsened in the past decade.
He added that the Communist Party pledges to fight against communal forces and work towards inclusive development for all sections of society.
Addressing the gathering Mr. D Ayyappan, the CPI(M) candidate for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections for Andaman and Nicobar Islands LS Constituency said that the manifesto includes plans for promoting and protecting the local industries, ensuring job opportunities for the youth, and safeguarding the environment.
He said that if the CPI (M) candidate is elected, the Party shall endeavor to achieve the following demands, in addition to the All India Manifesto of the CPI (M) for
the 18th Lok Sabha election:
1. Promoting, protecting and preserving of the islands’ unique ethos and social fabric of “unity and amity in diversity”.
2. Establishment of Legislative Assembly on the Puducherry model for A & N Islands.
3. Securing of separate Lok Sabha seat for the Nicobars District to be exclusively reserved for the Nicobari tribals.
4. Stop influx of population to A & N Islands
5. 100% job to local youth of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in Group B (Non- Gazetted) and Group C.
6. Formulation of schemes by which educated youth could get job/ self employment/ stipendiary employment.
7. Unemployment Allowance for unemployed local youth
8. Strengthening of Public Distribution System
9. Diversion of deemed forest area for developmental work in the islands
10. Increase of Old Age Pension, Widow Pension, Disabled Pension, etc. & other welfare measures for these categories of people.
11. Revival of Red Oil Palm Plantation in Little Andaman to generate job for youth
12. Planning and implementation of schemes to encourage farmers
13. Procurement of de-husked coconuts directly from farmers
14. Removal of GST on Arecanut produced in the islands.
15. Establishment of fisheries-based industries.
16. Upgrading and Augmenting Health Care Services in the islands 17. Establishment of Degree Colleges in Car Nicobar and Diglipur
18. Planning and implementation of schemes for supply of sufficient drinking water to Port Blair town and rural South Andaman.
19. Grant of subsidy on air fare as has been done in North Eastern Region. 20. Construction of bridge between Chatham and Bambooflat
21. To strive for declaring all the post-1942 settlers as OBCs.
22. Establishment of Ship Repairing Yard at Port Blair.
23. Exploration of natural gas and oil in Andaman sea
24. Regularisation of all encroachments on government land
25. House site to all landless islanders including government employees and retired government employees.
26. Acquisition of more suitable ships for inter-island and island-mainland services including cargo ships.
27. Operationalisation of UDAN Scheme (Regional connectivity) in A & N Islands.
28. Upgradation of pay of all eligible categories of employees including LGCS and HGCS.
29. Regularisation of the services of all daily rated mazdoors, contract and outsourced employees
30. To end corruption at all levels in the Administration.
31. Revival of all deemed abolished posts in the A & N Administration.
32. Creation of a Township anywhere in North & Middle Andaman District, with International Airport, Super-specialty hospital, international standard school, International Stadium, etc.
33. To have a re-look into the imposition of Deemed University in the islands.

Port Blair, Mar. 29:In a swift and efficient operation carried out on 29/03/2024, the Kalighat Police successfully confiscated a significant quantity of illicit liquor at dense forest, near Parangara Village.
Acting promptly on a tip, SI Ashok Kumar Baghel, SHO, PS Kalighat formed a specialized team consisting of ASI Mukesh Charan, I/c OP Kishorinagar, PCs Ripon Mistry and Irenious. The proactive team successfully seized a significant quantity of 07 liters of illicit liquor, and 120 litres of Lehan along with various Bhatti article & utensils used in the production process of illicit liquor. These materials were clandestinely hidden within the jungle. Subsequently, 120 litres of confiscated Lehan and other articles used for the preparation were destroyed on the spot. The seized illicit liquor was brought to the PS and a case under Excise Regulation has been registered.
The entire operation was carried out under the vigilant supervision of Shri. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur, and the overall direction and supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, N&M Andaman District.
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded.

Port Blair, Mar 28: On 27/03/2024, a Special Excise Raid was carried out by a police team comprising SI J.R.Krishna, HC/2903 Y Lazar, PC/916 Pradeep Singh,PC/1197 Manojeet Gharami, PC/20 Monica, PC/1630 Solomie, PC(D)/2737 C H Prakash Rao & CT/775 Finlayson of PS Car Nicobar at various locations within Tamaloo village. The operation was conducted with precision and thoroughness to combat illicit activities related to liquor.
During the raid, a significant quantity of 1100 liters of Lahan (a raw material used in making illicit liquor) was discovered and promptly destroyed on-site, with photographic evidence documenting the process. Additionally, 3 litres of illicit liquor was recovered from Patrick S/o Alphage, aged 62 years and a resident of Tamaloo Village, Car Nicobar.
Subsequently, in accordance with the Excise Regulation, a case was registered vide FIR No: 12/2024. The accused, Patrick S/o Alphage, was apprehended on the spot, and the seized liquor along with the arrested individual were brought to the Police Station for further legal proceedings.
This successful operation reflects the diligent efforts of Police Station Car Nicobar to uphold the law and curtail illegal activities related to liquor production and distribution. Such raids and actions serve as a deterrent to those engaged in unlawful practices and underscore the commitment of the police to maintain public safety and orders especially amidst the general election.
The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 112, 03192-265242 & 9531856291. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.

 

Port Blair, Mar 27: In a swift and efficient operation carried out on 27/03/2024, the Billiground Police successfully confiscated a significant quantity of illicit liquor at Govindpur-2 forest, Badamnallah.
Acting promptly on a tip, SI M.V Shiju Kumar, SHO, PS Billiground formed a specialized team consisting of ASI Muchray munda, I/c ,OP Badamnallah, ASI (IRBn) Rajni Babu, PCs Anurudra Mondal and Mustafa. The proactive team successfully seized a significant quantity of 500 liters of Lehan, along with 03 Nos. iron drums, 04 Nos. plastic jerricane, various utensils, and timber materials used in the production process. These materials were clandestinely hidden within the jungle. Subsequently, all confiscated items were promptly destroyed, dealing a major blow to the illegal liquor manufacturing network.
The entire operation was carried out under the vigilant supervision of Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, SDPO Rangat, and the overall direction and supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, N&M Andaman District.
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded.

Port Blair, Mar 26: The team of Police Station Aberdeen has arrested a thief for the theft of a Motor Cycle from Junglighat. On 14.01.2024, a written complaint was received at Police Station Aberdeen regarding the theft of a Motor Cycle bearing Registration No. AN01G/9403. The Complainant stated therein that the above vehicle was parked at his home parking near old Chirayu Hospital, Junglighat on 04.01.2024 at around 9.00 PM. On the next day i.e on 05.01.2024 at around 5.00 AM, he found that his bike was missing from his parking space. Upon this written complaint, an FIR vide No. 10/2024, dated 14/01/2024, U/s 379 IPC was registered at Police Station Aberdeen and investigation entrusted to SI P.K Jabbar.
Soon after the registration of FIR, continues efforts were made by a dedicated team comprising of SI P.K Jabbar, HC Vinod Kumar, PCs Jayraj, Surender Singh Yadav, K. Jagdish Babu and Naw Elieen of Police Station Aberdeen to locate the bike as well as the accused by analyzing numerous CCTV cameras which leads to the arrest of the accused and recovery of the stolen bike on 25.03.2024. Further investigation of the cases is in progress.
The entire investigation took place under the guidance of Mr. Vikas Swami, IPS, Sub Divisional Police Officer, South Andaman and overall supervision of Mrs. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 112, 03192-232100, 03192-236641 & 03192-232400. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.

Nishar Mohammed

Port Blair, Mar 24: Dr. C.S. Muthukumaran, a leading Consultant Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at tackling the alarming prevalence of heart disease among children in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Addressing the urgent need for specialized medical care in the region, Dr. Muthukumaran announced plans to conduct regular camps and provide essential cardiac interventions, with a focus on early detection and treatment.

Dr. C.S. Muthukumaran, a Consultant Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, has shed light on the alarming prevalence of heart disease among children in India, particularly in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Addressing the press, Dr. Muthukumaran revealed that out of every thousand children born in the country, eight are diagnosed with heart disease. This statistic underscores the urgent need for accessible and effective medical intervention for affected children.

In the absence of specialized treatment facilities in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, many patients are compelled to travel to the mainland for surgery, exacerbating the burden on families and healthcare resources. To address this critical issue, Dr. Muthukumaran announced a comprehensive program to provide essential cardiac care to children in the region.

Under this initiative, Dr. Muthukumaran and his team from Apollo Clinic will conduct regular camps every two months, offering consultations and free medical check-ups. Patients requiring surgery or interventions will be referred to Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai. The patients can be supported under the Ayushman Bharat scheme wherein treatment expenses are borne by the government. And those patients who can afford the surgery cost of their own will be charged with a normal rate, he said.

Highlighting the significance of early intervention, Dr. Muthukumaran emphasized the importance of identifying heart conditions in children at an early stage. He outlined the two types of heart surgeries available – open-heart surgery and minimally invasive procedures, both of which boast high success rates.

In addition to providing immediate medical assistance, Dr. Muthukumaran aims to collaborate with the Andaman & Nicobar Administration to integrate cardiac care into existing healthcare schemes, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all residents.

Port Blair, Mar 22: The Indian Armed Forces have a longstanding tradition of fostering the spirit of adventure. From the lofty heights of the Himalayas to the mysterious depths of the oceans, adventure is an integral component of military training.
The Andaman and Nicobar Command have launched an open water sea swimming expedition, encompassing all 21 A & N Islands named after PARAM VIR CHAKRA (PVC) awardees.
Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), flagged off the event, with a group of swimmers embarking on the first swim from Marina to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep on 22nd March 2024. This inaugural swim to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep served as a befitting tribute to Netaji’s contributions to Bharat’s Independence and the Andaman Islands, coinciding with the island’s 80th Independence Day celebrations.
Each island swim will be independently undertaken on different dates, with the expedition leader finalizing the dates based on tide charts, weather conditions, and logistical arrangements. This unprecedented expedition celebrates the heroes of the Indian Armed Forces in a unique and extreme adventure.
The swimming expedition which commenced on 22nd March 2024, World Water Day, symbolizes the Armed Forces’ ongoing commitment to social consciousness and paying homage to our PVC awardees and fallen heroes. The event will culminate on 15th August 2024, Independence Day, with the final swim planned on this historic occasion.

Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Mar 21: In Port Blair, near Nirmala School in Prem Nagar, a dead body was discovered in a drain this noon. Upon receiving the information, the Police Station Aberdeen dispatched its team to the scene to initiate the necessary procedures. The police team immediately retrieved the body from the drain, which appeared to have been there for several days.
Andaman Sheekha Daily has learnt that the deceased has been identified as Mr. Johan Tutty, who was working as a cook in a private bakery and was missing since 18 March 2024. A missing report of the person was registered at PS Aberdeen on 19 March. According to reports the person had committed suicide there for unknown reasons. Police team is conducting further investigation in this regard and a post mortem will be carried out tomorrow.