Port Blair, Mar 06: On the basis of a report received from the Intelligence agency, regarding suspicious anti-national activities of a staff engaged at Jetty area, a case has been registered at PS Central Crime Station, CID under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
On investigation, it was revealed that a temporary staff namely P. Waseem, resident of Wright Myo, Bambooflat, had shared sensitive information related to national security with an unauthorized person. Their communication over Facebook Messenger and Whatsapp unveiled details on Naval ship schedules/movements.
Further, it was also found that a female had lured the accused in friendship and persuaded him to share crucial information affecting national security. The accused person P. Waseem has been arrested and is in Police remand. His links are being investigated to unearth the involvement of other accused persons.
General public are requested to stay vigilant and aware. Do not accept any friend request in social media from unknown persons. Further, if any suspicious activities is noticed then inform Police on the following telephone numbers- 112/100, 232586, 233307 and 9474257242. Security of the Nation is the foremost priority of every citizen.

Port Blair, Mar. 5:The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, as the chief guest today inaugurated 8 additional classrooms for Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya (VKZPV) at Shore Point constructed by Zilla Parishad South Andaman under Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission (SPMRM). The Chief Secretary cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Shri Arjun Sharma, IAS, Adhyaksh, ZPSA, Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Up-Adhyaksh, Shri Boominathan, CEO, ZPSA, Ms. Smitha R, IAS, PRI members, Principal, staff & students of the school marking the inauguration of the asset.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Secretary congratulated the Adhyaksh and the entire team of ZPSA for taking up many developmental projects for the benefit of the rural people within a very short span of time. Works taken up and completed in a transparent manner leads to development of an area and inclusive growth, he said.
The Chief Secretary underlined the need for concentrating more towards providing quality education to the children for their better future and to lead a dignified life. He said, education is and always will be the first priority for A&N Administration. He said that for the smooth functioning of the schools in A&N Islands, the posts of teachers which were lying vacant for last 10 to 15 years are being filled. Apart from this, Principals, Vice Principals are being appointed and from now onwards there will be no shortage of Principal, Vice Principal and Teachers in schools across the Islands. Now, it is upto teachers and the parents for imbibing good values in the children which is very essential for the development of a good society, the Chief Secretary remarked. Teachers should put extra effort towards imbibing moral values among students apart from their normal studies which, the Chief Secretary said, is very important for the overall development of a student. He mentioned that good moral values enable a person to lead a disciplined life which ultimately leads towards development of a good society, in particular and a prosperous Nation, as a whole.
The Chief Secretary inspected the building and also planted a sapling in the school premises.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Shri Arjun Sharma said that the inauguration of the new classroom is a boon for the school as well as children residing in the area. It is the collective responsibility of all of us towards the optimum utilization of the newly built physical infrastructure, the Deputy Commissioner said adding that the authorities should also pay attention towards the annual maintenance of the physical assets created for the benefit of the general public.
In his address, the Adhyaksh, ZPSA, Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh thanked the Chief Secretary for inaugurating the classrooms. He said, this project has been executed by the Engineering Wing of the ZPSA at a cost of Rs. 2 crore under Rurban Mission. Tender have been floated for other allied works in the school, he added.
Welcoming the chief guest and others present on the occasion, the CEO, ZPSA, Smt. Smitha R. informed that this asset has been created under the Rurban Scheme and was completed in a time bound manner. Children now have added facilities with the inauguration of the new classrooms, she added.
The students of the school presented welcome song and patriotic dance befitting the occasion drawing loud applause from the audience. The function concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by the ZPM, Shore Point Constituency, Ms Dhana Rekha.

Port Blair, Mar 03: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of State Transport Service (STS) buses in Little Andaman Island.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, he highlighted the alarming reports received from the public regarding the poor state of many STS buses.
According to the Member of Parliament, numerous complaints have been received citing issues such as torn seat covers, missing seats, and windows and frames emitting excessive noise during travel, which significantly disrupts the comfort of passengers. Of particular concern are reports indicating the substandard condition of STS buses, which are run for school students, posing potential risks to the safety of students.
Recognizing the critical role of public transportation in ensuring accessibility and mobility for citizens, he requested for immediate action to replace all old buses in Little Andaman with new ones in a phased manner. Additionally, he has proposed that the old buses be relocated to Port Blair for comprehensive repair works to enhance their longevity and efficiency.

Port Blair, Feb 01: Mr. Aswar Pal Singh, the renowned chef of Andaman and Nicobar Islands got a World Book of Records title on 28 February 2024, to celebrate the historic Laddu he had created earlier in Andaman. He had painstakingly crafted a Laddu weighing a staggering 1009 Kg during last Ganesh Puja in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, securing a position in the worldwide book of records. Mr. Aswar Singh proudly celebrated this monumental achievement, now recognized as a ‘World Record Holder’ for the island. The prestigious award was presented to him by Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of J & K WAQF Board, and Swami Dr. Umakantanand Saraswati. This extraordinary accomplishment not only showcases Singh’s culinary prowess but also brings pride and recognition to Andaman and Nicobar Islands on a global scale.

Port Blair, Feb 28: A delegation from the Living On The Edge (LOTE), consisting of Mr. Abhay Kumar, President and Mr. O Bashir, Ex Pradhan, Mannarghat called upon the Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, today to address the prolonged delay in the recruitment process for Mazdoors under the Department of Environment & Forest.
The delegation highlighted the concerns regarding the recruitment of Mazdoors at the Divisional Forest Office in Wimberlygunj. Despite the implementation of a fair recruitment procedure, the final list of selected candidates was published on November 30, 2023.
Expressing their dismay, the delegation emphasized that the recruitment process had spanned almost eight years, causing distress among the candidates who had successfully cleared all tests and examinations. Despite the passage of more than three months since the publication of the final list, selected candidates have yet to receive their offer letters.
The delegation expressed grave concerns over the mysterious environment surrounding the delay, raising questions on the department for withholding appointments and failing to issue offer letters to the selected candidates. They stressed that the delay is unjustifiably prolonging the process of filling the hard-earned positions of Mazdoors.
In the larger public interest, the delegation urged the Chief Secretary to intervene in the matter and direct the concerned officer to expedite the issuance of offer letters to the selected candidates without any further delay.
The delegation thanked the Chief Secretary for his attention to this matter and expressed hope for swift action to resolve the issue and ensure justice for the affected candidates.
Earlier, at the first instance Shri. Abhay Kumar, congratulated the administration led by Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, for successfully organizing the 3rd Rozagar Mela in an organized manner.

Port Blair, Feb 26: Sthapana of 12 Jyotirlingas took place at the Radha Krishna Temple, Wimberlygunj by Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and his wife, Mrs. Vinita Sharma today.
The event witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees, eminent personalities, and the general public, who fervently participated in the puja proceedings.
The Sthapana of these 12 Jyotirlingas, which are different devotional representations of Lord Shiva such as Somnath, Mallikarjun, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Kedarnath, Bhimshankar, Kashi Vishwanath, Trimbakeshwar, Vaidyanath, Nageshwar, Rameshwaram, and Grishneshwar, marks a momentous occasion for devotees in the region.
The sanctification of these divine shrines not only offers local worshippers the opportunity to venerate the revered Jyotirlingas within their own vicinity but also serves as a beacon drawing devotees from various parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Involvement of Puja Committee of Radha Krishna Temple, Wimberlygunj during the sanctification process and sthapana of 12 Jyotirlingas made the event a grand success.