Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Mar 04: Mr. Swaraj Shahid Bhowal, an Islander who has recently played a major role in arranging funds from different donors in different countries, for the prosthetic arms of Mr. Gaurab Kumar Paul said that he is hopeful that kind hearted people of these Islands, will surely find a job for Mr. Gaurab so that he can support his family.
Mr. Gaurab had lost both his arms three years back and now after getting prosthetic arms, he is confident to find a job and support his parents.
Born in these Islands, Mr. Swaraj Shahid did his schooling from Campbell Bay and studied at Engineering College Kota. Since last several decades his is working abroad with US Government. He was a part of operation Joint Guardian Kosovo, Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan, operation Iraqi Freedom. He worked in Djibuti and was part of many operations there.
Presently he is a part of Foreign Military sales program of United States Department of Defense at CENTCOM Middle East.
Talking to Andaman Sheekha Mr. Swaraj Shahid said that he is always humbled by the kindness and unity shown by people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and he added that he is sure that in this case also some employer will come forward and offer Mr. Gaurab a good job, as per his capability. “I will feel that all the efforts put by many Islanders for Mr. Gaurab will be successful, when he will get a job and become self dependent. People, who wish to help Gaurab to get a job or employer who wish to offer a job to Gaurab can call him at 9679548683,” Mr. Swaraj Shahid added.

John Wilbert & Savita Kumari
Port Blair, Mar 03: A fire was reported from a rented room of a RCC house, near Prem Nagar, Kali Temple area today at around 11.10 AM.

During the incident nobody was there in the house but when the house owner and nearby people saw thick smoke coming out from first floor they immediately rushed to the room and broke the main door and tried douse the flames using water.

On getting call, immediately two fire tenders and one water browser from Aberdeen Fire Station rushed to the spot. Later one fire tender from Chatham, another one from Marine reached the spot, to control the fire.

Because of thick smoke fire officials faced difficulties in dousing the fire but the firemen demonstrated excellent professionalism and brought the fire under total control. People of that area lauded the efforts of fire brigade team. As per a rough estimate property worth 3 to 4 lakhs were destroyed in the fire. Mr. R K Raj, General Secretary, District Congress Committee also
appreciated the Fire Service personnel and police personnel for their
tremendous efforts.

 

Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Mar 02: The Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Mr. Chetan B Sanghi has been transferred to New Delhi with immediate effect.
Mr. Jitendra Narayan will be holding the charge of Chief Secretary Andaman and Nicobar Islands till further orders.
Meanwhile, on relinquishing charge after two years & six months as Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Administration and before proceeding for his next assignment, Mr. Chetan B Sanghi paid a farewell call on Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
He served as Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands since 6th August 2018.
Through his career, he has led a number of assignments in Puducherry, Mizoram, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Delhi.
He served previously in Andamans, post Tsunami as Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, Secretary Tourism/Finance etc.
He was Chief Secretary, Govt. of Puducherry from 2013-2015.
Most recently, Mr. Sanghi served in the Government of India in the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
In his earlier assignments with Government of India, he has also served in the Ministry of Defence and ISRO, Department of Space.

Amit, John & Savita Kumari
Port Blair, Mar 01: In yet another road accident, a man died on the spot after being overrun by a bus of State Transport Service. As per details the accident took place near Collinpur Jarawa post this morning at about 07:10 AM.
According to the sources the man, working as DRM, was going for duty at Temple Myo site office, APWD. The bus, carrying mostly school students ,was coming from Tirur to Port Blair.
It was learnt that immediately the bike rider namely Raj Kumar Roy, son of Rama Krishna Roy, age 37 years, a resident of Tirur was shifted to PHC Tushnabad, where he was declared dead by the doctor. A case was registered against the driver of the Bus, it is learnt. Police is conducting further inquiry in this regard.

Port Blair, Feb 28: Cadets of National Cadet Corps have always brought laurels for Andaman and Nicobar Islands in different occasions but their output largely depends upon the exposure and opportunity they get during their NCC training days.
Cadets of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, who are currently enrolled in NCC are perhaps very lucky as they are presently having a dynamic officer as their Commanding Officer, who is leaving no stone unturned to provide the best opportunities and exposures for the cadets of these Islands.
Captain Vijay Kumar Trivedi, the Commanding Officer of 1(AN), NU NCC, Junglighat, Port Blair, is a highly decorated officer of Indian Navy and has a vast experience on leading troops.
During his Indian naval service, he bagged three highly prestigious medals namely Operation Vijay, Operation Parakram & Operation Pawan.
This is only because of his leadership, this year Andaman and Nicobar NCC Unit received DG’s letter of commendation and appreciation for excellent activities performed during pandemic of COVID-19.
Captain V K Trivedi and his team conducted many events throughout the year to keep cadets busy in constructive activities and promote leadership qualities among them. The NCC unit promoted and conducted activities like Sea Acquaintance of Naval NCCC Cadets at Naval Jetty, Seminars on Sea Awareness, Constitution Day, Blood Donation (all at JNRM), Swachchta Abhiyan and Covid-19 Awareness at NCC adopted village Namunaghar, Traffic awareness week and traffic awareness with demo at tri-cross near Govt. Girls Sr. Sec School, with the help of Traffic Police personnel.
Last but not least, successfully conducted ATC 2020-21 at Govt. Middle School, Haddo from 22nd Feb’21 to 26th Feb’21.
Not only this, Captain V K Trivedi is also trying to get firing simulator for cadets, first of its kind for Naval NCC in these Islands.
Capt Trivedi’s hard work, dedication and honesty are the characters that have helped him to prove himself. He has a zest for taking NCC of the Islands to sublimity. His commendable qualities have not only boosted the morale of NCC cadets but he’s popular among his staffs too. (Courtesy: S.Lt (AMO) Dr. Satyam Setia)

 

Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Feb 25: The protest by Sri Lankan Tamil Settlers in Katchal Island has crossed 100 days today and the relay hunger strike has crossed 95 days. Sadly the protest has till now failed to yield any favourable results for the Tamil Settler families.
In a tweet message in social media Mr. Lawrence, Joint Secretary of Katchal Settlers Welfare Association hinted that the Sri Lankan Tamil Settlers might now go for an indefinite Hunger strike soon.
Recently a senior delegation Andaman and Nicobar State BJP unit met Mr. G Kishan Reddy, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Govt. of India at New Delhi and requested to resolve the issue of Sri Lankan Tamil Settlers, living in Katchal Island of Nicobar District.
The delegation demanded resettlement of the Sri Lankan Tamil Settlers from Katchal Island to a non-tribal area.
Mr. Lawrence, Joint Secretary of Katchal Settlers Welfare Association also accompanied the visiting delegation to meet the Minister of State for Home Affairs.
The Minister reportedly had assured the visiting delegation that the matter will be seriously taken up with the Andaman and Nicobar Administration and very soon the issue will be resolved.

Gracy Tripathy & John Wilbert
Port Blair, Feb 24: In yet another road accident a moped rider was hit by a Private Bus near clock tower of Aberdeen Bazaar this evening, leaving the moped rider grievously injured. The injured moped rider, identified as Mr Ajay Yadav, nearly 45 years, was immediately rushed to G B Pant hospital after the accident, where his condition remains critical, it is learnt. The accident took place at around 7.40 PM.
Meanwhile, huge crowd gathered at the site of accident because of which the road was completely jammed at late evening. A few angry people reportedly pelted stones on the Bus but later police team controlled the situation. The bus was later taken to PS Aberdeen, it is learnt and police department is carrying out further inquiry.