Port Blair, Apr 10: Responding to the emergent situation, Andaman and Nicobar Command’s Floating Dock Navy (FDN)-2 successfully undertook dry docking of two DSS ships MV Bharat Seema and MV Strait Island on 03 Apr 24.
Towards this, NSRY of ANC swiftly mobilized its expertise and resources for obtaining Naval HQs approval of docking plans, preparation of dock bed with 81 dock blocks and undertaking the operation, within a short duration of five days. Upon completion, ongoing repairs and undocking scheduled on 15 Apr 24, both ships would be seaworthy to ensure the critical inter-island lifeline services. While this is the maiden twin docking of DSS ships, ANC has regularly provided the much needed critical docking support on FDN-1 as well as FDN-2 to civil ships operating in A&N.
A towering testimony to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, FDN –2 was indigenously constructed at M/s L&T facility at Kattupalli, Chennai and inducted into Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Port Blair on 25 May 2018. There are only two FDNs in the Indian Navy and both are at Port Blair. The extremely complex machinery and systems of these FDNs allow them to submerge upto 13 m to haul in and dock ships. These FDNs are manned by a very competent, trained crew of the Indian Navy.

Nishar Mohammed
Port Blair, Apr 08: In a daring rescue operation, a highly venomous King Cobra measuring 12 feet in length was captured from the Teacher’s Quarters of Navodaya School in Panchwati Village, Middle Andaman. The incident occurred in the afternoon around 4 PM on April 7, 2024, when the Wildlife Division Team of the Forest Department swiftly responded to the situation.

Led by Mr. Manjeet Singh, renowned as the “Snake Man of Andamans” and serving as the Deputy Ranger of the Wildlife unit of the Forest Department, the team successfully secured the snake. Assisted by the Wildlife Team, Mr. Singh demonstrated remarkable expertise and caution in handling the dangerous reptile.

Port Blair, Apr 05: The Kalighat Police conducted a swift and efficient operation that resulted in the successful confiscation of a significant quantity of illicit liquor in the dense forests of Talbagan, Doctor Para, Sagar Par Khari, and Paschim Sagar.
SI Ashok Kumar Baghel, SHO, PS Kalighat, demonstrated exceptional leadership by assembling a specialized team consisting of ASI Mukesh Charan, I/c ,OP Kishorinagar, PCs Jaspal Singh, Ripon Mistry, Ranjit, Sushil Sarkar and Irenious. The proactive team successfully seized a significant quantity of 750 liters of illicit lehan and 4.5 liters of illicit liquor, along with various utensils and timber materials used in the production process. These materials were clandestinely hidden within the jungles. Following the seizure, the illicit lehan was promptly destroyed on-site, along with the other materials used in the production process. The seized illicit liquor was brought to PS Kalighat and a case under Excise Regulation has been registered, dealing a major blow to the illegal liquor manufacturing network.
The entire operation was carried out under the vigilant supervision of Mr. 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, Apr. 4: In terms of the provisions contained under Section 135 C of the Representation of the People Act 1951 and read with Rule 86 of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Excise Regulation 2012, Hon’ble Lt. Governor Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands hereby orders the following days to be observed as ‘Dry Days’ throughout the Andaman and Nicobar Islands:-

Sl. No.	Date of Poll (General Election 2024)	Dry Days to be observed
		From	To
1.	19/04/2024	17/04/2024 (6.00 PM onwards)	19/04/2024 (till 6.00 PM)
Sl. No.	Date of counting	Dry Day to be Observed
1.	04/06/2024	04/06/2024

 

No liquor shops, hotel, restaurants, club and establishments selling/serving liquor shall be permitted to sell/serve liquor to anyone whosoever on the aforesaid days.

This order is also applicable to IMFL vending licensees i.e. ANIIDCO, CSD Units (Unit Running Canteens), all Defence Canteens, Police Mess and all private bar licensees.

The Chief Electoral Officer, A&N Islands, Shri B S Jaglan, IAS has directed all concerned authorities to take appropriate action and enforce dry day declaration in letter & sprit and assist the election authorities for conducting smooth, free & fair elections in this UT.

 

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.