Port Blair, Nov 09: To press the Central Government and A&N Administration to reconstruct and repair the damaged NH-4 road, the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee organized a massive ”Chakka Jam” and “Jail Bharo Andolan” in 3 places of North & Middle Andaman District here on Wednesday.
The protest at Rangat was led by ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder, while the protest at Diglipur was led by ANTCC Campaign Committee Chairman Mr. TSG Bhasker and the protest at Baratang was led by Zilla Parishad Member Mr. Alagarswamy.
The impact of the Chakka Jam was visible on the roads. All types of vehicles remained off the road across Baratang, Rangat and Diglipur and all shops were shut down.
A large number of people gathered at the protesting site and pressed for a solution to the long pending demand of reconstruction and repair of the dilapidated NH-4 road.
The Congress leaders including Mr. Rangalal Halder, Mr. TSG Bhasker, Mr. Alagarswamy, Mrs. Mariyam Bibi, Mr. Mohd. Zubair, Mr. M.A Sajid, Mr. Sebastian Tirkey, Mr. Y. Joga Rao and Mr. Ameer Bux were taken into custody and brought to respective Police Stations and Community Halls after they refused to stop their protest.
The Congress leaders demanded for immediate lying of roads in the stretches where the road is invisible.
In Diglipur, Mr. TSG Bhasker handed over a representation letter to the Assistant Commissioner seeking immediate action. He also gave a letter to the DSP, Diglipur requesting him to find and retrieve the missing NH-4 road.
The representation letter contained 7-point charter of demands including Assurance from the Administration on the early completion of NH-4 road, Handing over of NH-4 road work to the APWD, Immediate allotment of additional funds by the Administration for the early completion of the NH-4 road, Daily ship service and helicopter service to Kadamtala, Rangat, Mayabunder and Diglipur until the road work is completed, Visit of the Lt. Governor and Chief Secretary by road within a week to personally experience the hardship being faced by the residents of Middle and North Andaman, Immediate posting of senior specialist in Diglipur, Mayabunder and Rangat to attend the patients who are unable to reach Port Blair for medical emergencies and Written assurance by the Administration on all these demands.

Rabindranath Biswas
Diglipur, Nov. 08: As per the schedule, the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) held a Chakka Jam & Jail Bharo Andolan at Diglipur today.
As per report, the Chakka Jam & Jail Bharo Andolan was called by ANTCC under the leadership of Mr. G. Bhasker, Chairman, Campaign Committee, ANTCC. To materialise the andolan, a bandh called by the ANTCC. Responding to the bandh call, the shopkeepers of Diglipur Bazaar kept their shops closed during the protest. However, in order to ensure that the normal traffic isn’t disrupted, the local Police took necessary steps and diverted the routes through various ways. Since the bandh started after 08.30 AM, the school going students, office goers and others didn’t have to face the wrath of the situation.
The demonstrators sat across the road in Diglipur Bazaar’s central location and registered their protests. They shouted slogans and delivered speeches one after another. ANTCC leaders lashed out at the Central Government as well as the A & N Administration and said that they failed on various fronts, and as a result of which the people of these islands are suffering. Though the dilapidated condition of the NH/ATR from Baratang to Diglipur remained the central point of issue throughout the protest, there were a plethora of other issues which found place in their protest as well. The prime demands in the Chakka Jam & Jail Bharo Andolan were assurance from the Administration on the early completion of NH-4, handing over of NH-4 work to the APWD, immediate allotment of additional funds by the Administration for the early completion of the NH-4, daily ship service and Helicopter service to Kadamtala, Rangat, Mayabunder and Diglipur until the road work is completed, visit of the Lt. Governor and Chief Secretary by road within a week to personally experience the hardships being faced by the residents of Middle and North Andaman, immediate posting of senior specialists in Diglipur, Mayabunder and Rangat to attend the patients who are unable to reach Port Blair for medical emergencies and written assurance by the Administration on all the demands.

During the bandh, the Assistant Commissioner, Diglipur and the DySP, Diglipur reached at the location of the bandh and spoke to all protesting people. The local Administrators gave a patient hearing and then Mr. G. Bhasker handed over them the representations. The AC & DySP then requested the protesting leaders to lift the bandh so as to bring the law and order to normalcy; however the leaders objected to their request and withdraw the protest. The Police then lifted Mr. G. Bhasker and other protestors and took them in a STS bus to the Police Station, Diglipur at around 11:00 AM. The people then gradually dispersed while the protest came to a close for the day.

Port Blair, Nov 07: In a monumental effort, the community and North and Middle Andaman District Police have joined hands to tackle the long-standing issue of traffic congestion, making notable strides in the picturesque town of Diglipur.
For years, Diglipur had been grappling with increasing traffic snarls, gaining notoriety as the second most traffic-congested area in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, following Port Blair. The situation became particularly dire in recent months, impacting both local residents and the influx of tourists seeking to explore this pristine corner of our islands.
Multiple attempts were made to streamline traffic flow and establish organized parking systems, but the results were often unsatisfactory, leaving both locals and tourists struggling to navigate the charming town. Faced with mounting concerns and recognizing the pressing need for improved traffic management, the district police decided to rise to the occasion.
Police authorities embarked on an ambitious mission to transform the traffic landscape in Diglipur. With unwavering dedication and the cooperation of the local Administration and the community, we have succeeded in making a tangible difference.
Due to relentless efforts and the spirit of collaboration, Diglipur is now experiencing a new era of traffic management. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a smoother, more convenient vehicular movement, and suitable parking options have been thoughtfully arranged to cater to the needs of all.
The transformation of Diglipur into a well-organized and harmonious traffic zone is a testament to the power of community-driven change and the commitment of our District Police.

Port Blair, Nov 03: Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), the Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency alongwith Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary and other senior Officials of A&N Administration and Department of Environment & Forest reviewed the presentation made by the Consultants at Raj Niwas regarding progress of National Memorial project of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep being steered through ANIIDCO.
Pre-feasibility report for setting up under water tunnel-cum-aquarium connecting with Port Blair and other ambitious proposals to make it a global attraction were reviewed, an official release from Raj Niwas said.

Nishar Mohammed
Port Blair, Nov 02: In a dramatic turn of events this evening, a police jawan was rescued after jumping into the sea from the MV Nalanda vessel. The incident occurred shortly after the vessel departed from Kamorta port and was navigating the channel towards the sea.
Alerted by witnesses who spotted the man leaping from the ship, a swift and coordinated rescue operation was launched. The individual was successfully retrieved from the water thanks to the quick response of both police and Coast Guard personnel.
The man was identified as a 32-year-old police constable who had reportedly been receiving treatment for stress-related issues. Sources suggest that he was referred to Port Blair for further treatment when, for reasons yet to be disclosed, he decided to jump from the vessel.
Following the rescue, the person was immediately transferred to CHC Nancowrie for medical attention. Reports indicate that he is safe and receiving the necessary care. Due to this incident, the MV Nalanda was held at Kamorta for approximately one hour. The vessel later resumed its journey, departing for Port Blair at 7:30 PM.

Port Blair, Nov 01: It is a proud moment for the Islanders as M Tanish a young chess player from A & N islands has opened his international Chess Rating as per the latest International Rating list published on 31st October 2023 by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).
M Tanish, a Class VI student of VKV Lamabline participated in the 36th National under 11 Chess Championship 2023 held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from 01- 07 October 2023. He played pretty well in the tournament and scored 5 points out of which 4 points were scored against rated players from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Punjab and Telangana that led him to open the International Rating.

Port Blair, October 31: A delegation of PRI members from Harinagar Panchayat called on the Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration yesterday. The meeting was a concerted effort to address various developmental demands in the region.
The delegation was led by Mr. Manojit Halder, Pradhan of Gram Panchayat Harinagar and consisted of other PRI members. The delegation presented a list of critical demands to the Chief Secretary, focusing on infrastructural improvements and essential services.
Mr. Manojit Halder told Andaman Sheekha today that the primary demands included: (i) Construction of two rural roads through the Andaman Public Works Department under Gram Panchayat Harinagar’s Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY).
(ii)Building of a dam at Korangnallah under the jurisdiction of Gram Panchayat Harinagar.
(iii)Deployment of staff at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Billyground to fill existing vacancies (iv) Directives to the Electricity Department to resolve Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) issues and release payments to contractors for the functioning of street lights in Harinagar and (v) Instructions to the authorities responsible for National Highway 4 (NH4) to expedite road work, construct roadside drains, and establish three bus stops along with bathrooms and toilet blocks.
Mr. Halder informed that the Chief Secretary has reportedly assured the delegation to look into these Issues.

Port Blair, Oct 29: In a swift and efficient operation carried out on October 29, 2023, the Rangat Police apprehended a notorious drug trafficker and seized a significant quantity of illicit ganja.
The Rangat Police received a credible information from an informant regarding an individual, identified as Milan Krishna Roy, resident of Bakultala, who was reportedly about to distribute illicit ganja to customers.
Upon receiving this critical information, it was immediately relayed to the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Rangat, Shri. Vishesh Dhatterwal. Subsequently, a raiding team was swiftly assembled, consisting of Inspector R.K Mazumder, Station House Officer of PS Rangat, and constables Anil Yadav, Sameer, Sunita Das, and CH Ram Prasad. At around 1000 hours, raiding team along with two independent witnesses, Shri. Ashim Kumar Bepari and Shri. Mahesh. Around afternoon , the suspect, Milan Krishna Roy, fitting the description provided by the informant, was spotted near Bakultala Junction. The raiding team confronted him and seized a polythene packet containing 355 grams of illicit Ganja from his possession. Subsequently, Milan Krishna Roy, aged 52 years, a resident of Bakultala, was arrested under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act,1985 for his involvement in this illegal activity.
The whole operation was conducted under the supervision of Shri Vishesh Dhatterwal (DANIPS), SDPO (Rangat) and overall direction and supervision of Mrs. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, North & Middle 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.