Senthil Kumar
Rangat, Apr 05: Large number of angry villagers of Ward No 6 of Janakpur village in Rangat Tehsil today blocked road and organised protest against administration for not taking any action against damaging of village roads because of indiscriminate truck operation by quarry owners.
The Janakpur area of Rangat has some quarries and for this reason, heavy vehicles with full load of quarry materials frequently use the lone village road, damaging it badly. The roads are so much damaged that villagers find it very difficult to drive even cycle on that road.
Villagers allege that they have written many letters to the Administration in this regard in past but till now no action has been taken against damaging of road by quarry trucks. Today fuming villagers did not allow truck operation on that road and demanded answer from Administration.
Theft case solved at Diglipur
DJ Venkatesh
Diglipur, Apr 04: A theft case occurred at Swaraj Gram Diglipur yesterday has been solved by Diglipur Police within 24 hours.
According to details, Smti Pushpa Haldar aged about 61 yrs, who was working in the farm since morning found Rs. 1,23,000/- missing from her trunk box when she returned back home in the evening hours. She also found cloths scattered all around in the room.
Soon the matter was reported to PS Diglipur. The lady revealed that a person namely Chittaranjan Mondal R/o Swaraj gram was seen roaming near her fields in the morning. The police enquired that person and recovered full amount of Rs 1,23,000 from his possession. Police arrested the person immediately and making further investigation.
Major Bush fire reported from four places of Tugapur Range
K. Muralidharan Pillai
Mayabunder, April 03: Major bush fire has been reported from four different locations of Tugapur Range today but due to swift action of Fire Brigade, Police, Forest and local residents, the fire could not take shape of a Jungle Fire.
According to reports a telephone call was received regarding the bush fire at 11.45 AM from Rest Camp area of Tugapur, after which Fire Personnel immediately reached the spot and started controlling fire.
The fire broke out from the road side of rest camp, Tugapur to Badaamnalla covering a large area of Forest Land damaging few logs kept on the roadsides and also few trees.
The Fire Brigade of Mayabunder and Billiground along with Police and Forest Department as well as the Youth of Rest Camp, Tugapur helped fight the bush fire.
Instantly, the Tehsildar of Mayabunder, Shri Ramesh along with Patwari of Tugapur, Shri. Manikandan also reached the site for investigation. Later, the Tehsildar found the fire turning alive again in the interior part of the forest.
Immediately, the Tehsildar intimated the matter to the Forest Department and Fire Brigad. It is also noticed lots of empty liquor bottles are thrown in the surroundings and roadside areas, indicating late night liquor party by public, it is believed cigarette buds left behind by people could be the reason behind this fire accident.
Picturesque Lamiya Bay beach loses its sheen because of negligence
D J Venkatesh
Port Blair, April 01: Some destinations in Diglipur, North Andaman can attract globetrotters. But garbage, lack of basic amenities and lack of proper signage are turning tourists away from these locations. Lamiya Bay, located 25 km from Diglipur Bazar, is famous for tranquil seas and polished stones at the shore.
The site is easily accessible for tourists who visit Ross and Smith Island. But lack of proper upkeep and maintenance has been deterring tourists to visit the spot.
According to reports, the site lacks proper signages and an approach road to the beach, which is also a turtle nesting site. Huge pile of garbage is another issue that dissuades tourists from visiting the site.
For promotion of tourism at Lamiya Bay, the Forest Department has constructed some eco-friendly huts and a Watch Tower, probably the best in North Andaman. But visitors decry lack of eco-friendly huts and an approach road through the fields at Pebble Beach.
Though consuming liquor in public places is punishable under law, one can easily notice empty beer and liquor bottles spread throughout the beach. Besides, the Forest Department has also failed to deploy staff for guidance of the tourists at the spot.
“The spots have immense potential to be developed as top tourist attractions. People visiting Ross and Smith and Kalipur beach can also visit Lamiya Bay and Pebble beach in one package. But lack of basic amenities and insanitation has emerged key reasons for the poor response from visitors. The spots are stained with garbage at almost all locations. Heaps of garbage remains unattended for days and those venturing into the area are forced to bear the stench emanating from the trash. The Tourism and Forest Department should collaborate and take necessary steps for the development of these potential sites,” say some tour operators.
The Administration is planning to open some new Islands for tourists but what about the existing ones, who will take care of these existing beaches? If the Administration is unable to maintain existing beaches how come the Administration will ensure proper upkeep of newly opened beaches?
Condolence Rally demanding proper action in Sippighat Accident, which killed Ritu Kumari
Saket & Muralidharan Pillai
Port Blair, Mar 31: Two rallies will be organised tomorrow one each at Hasmatabad and Mayabunder demanding proper action in Sippighat’s deadly accident, which killed first years MGG college students, Ritu Kumari.
According to reports, the first rally will be organised start from Hasmatabad at around 9.30 am and culminate at nearby Police Station while the second rally will start at 3.00 PM from Danapur and the rally will culminate at DC office of Mayabunder.
The sad incident has once again raised the question that how safe are we from the seeding private buses. The number of road accident by the private buses is on the rise and recently we have seen many tragic deaths due to these speeding buses.
The tragic road accident have left a scar on the heart of Islanders, the photographs of the injured and shattered father crying beside the body of his daughter, circulated in Watsapp, ripped thousands of heart. People are now demanding stringent action against the bus driver and strict rules for private buses.
Perhaps this is right time to impose some restrictions on the speed of these private buses or to make separate lanes for two wheelers, to save common man from such fatal road accidents.
65 years old returning from Prayers hit by speeding bike
Pramod Toppo
Mayabunder, March 30: A 65 year old man, Mr Remis Toppo, a retired government servant was seriously injured after he was hit by a bike at Webi today at around 6:50pm. It is learnt that Mr. Remis Toppo was going back to his home after attending a prayer when this accident occurred.
As per reports, the Bike rider Mr Bipin CH Bala, Daily Rated Majdoor at Forest Corporation and a resident of Tugapur Number 6 hit the man because he was under heavy influence of alcohol and was riding the bike at a very high speed.
On information a team of police immediately reached the spot and rushed both the person to the Mayabunder Hospital.
It is learnt that Mr Remis Toppo suffered 18 stitches while Mr Bipin CH Bala suffered major injuries in his face. Mayabunder Police has registered a case in this regard.
South Andaman District Police arrests two for using false ID proof for air travel
Port Blair, Mar 29: South Andaman District Police with the assistance of security incharge of Spice Jet Ltd. today apprehended a passenger at VSI Airport, who was trying to travel on some other passenger’s ticket and with fake ID proof.
He was identified as Swapan Biswas, R/o Doctors Colony, Nayagaon, Ward No. 11, Shadipur, South Andaman and disclosed that the owner of CT Travel, Bhatu Basti had given him a group ticket booked in the name of Mr. Probash Mondal vide PNR No. SG-TF5V7R of 28-03-2016 in low fare and a fake ID proof of Aadhar Card to travel, impersonating as Mr. Probash Mondal.
Upon this a case, vide crime No. FIR No. 211/2016 U/S. 419/468/471/34 IPC has been registered at PS Aberdeen and the proprietor CT Travels, Bhatu Basti, Sita Ram Yadav (28) yrs, R/o New Pahargaon was also arrested for making and altering fake Aadhar card.
Both the accused persons were produced in the Hon’ble Court at Port Blair from where they have been sent to JC Remand. Further investigation of the case is continuing.
General Public are requested to pass on information of any illegal activity noticed in the area in South Andaman District to nos. 100, 233077, 282405, 232400.
Miscreants try to loot SBI Diglipur; attempt fails
DJ Venkatesh
Diglipur , Mar 27: On 24 March a group of nearly three to four miscreants tried to loot the SBI’s Subhash Gram Branch, Diglipur but due to strong locker of the bank they failed to perform the loot.
According to CCTV footage available with the police some three to four people, wearing masks, broke inside the SBI Branch at late night hours but they could not crack the locker.
Many believe that due to absence of security personnel the bank remains open for any kind of such loot attempts after sunset.
Meanwhile, police has registered a case and hunt is on for identification of the people, involved in this act.
Proud Moment for Islands Naresh Chander Lal to receive Prestigious Padma Award on 28th March
Port Blair, Mar 22: Mr. Naresh Chander Lal, renowned film Director and Producer of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is proceeding to attend the investiture ceremony for Padma Awards 2016 to be held at Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan on 28th March 2016 at 11.30am .
Mr. Lal has meanwhile, expressed his sincere gratitude to the Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and has dedicated this award to all the people of my this beautiful Islands, Local Born(Pre-1942) Community and all the Artistes of Theatre and Cinema of A & N Islands.
“In near future, I assure for work sincerely, honestly and dedicatedly for the Creative development of my native place in relation to the field of Theatre and Cinema in which I have been awarded “Padmashree”,” Mr. Lal said in a press release today.
Case registered against School boy for sexually abusing minor
Sarthak Kanjilal
Port Blair, March 18: The Pahargaon Police has registered a case against school boy of XI class for sexually abusing a 7th Standard minor girl. It is however not clear whether the boy is minor.
As per reports, the girl and the boy are neighbors and the boy was sexually abusing the girl since a long back. As per the sources, recently during night the parents of the girl had seen the boy sexually abusing their daughter after which the parents reported the matter to the Pahargaon Police. A case under POCSO Act has been registered by the Police, it is learnt.V
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