Venkat & John Wilbert
Hut Bay, Dec 03: One youth of Little Andaman died today in a bike accident that took place near V K Pur, 20 KM, Little Andaman.
According to reports two brothers were going towards V K Pur in a bike from Hut Bay and at around 3.00 PM today, due to heavy rain their bike skidded, because of which elder brother, the pillion rider, Mr. Sridham Biswas, 35 years sustained grievous injuries.
Although both the brothers were wearing helmet but according to police sources both were under influence of alcohol too.
After the accident the pillion rider was rushed to the PHC R K Pur, where Doctor declared him critical. Later at around 7.15 Mr. Sridham Biswas succumbed to him injuries. As per information a case has been registered in this regard under appropriate sections.

Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Dec 02: It seems that the local Administration has no control over the NHIDCL and there is no one to monitor the quality of work carried out by the NHIDCL and whether road repair works are carried out as per the agreement.

In 2016 and 2017, people have seen that said stretch of road was in most horrible shape, later the NHIDCL up-graded the road stretch by laying a thick road surface over the old road surface.

Sadly the newly upgraded stretch has now developed thousands of potholes and in many parts the road surface has gone missing.

As per rule the NHIDCL contractors are liable to repair road for certain years if it gets damaged but the said road stretch is developing such damages since last one year but no repair work has been carried out by the concerned contractor till now.

As a result the road between Jirkatang and Middle Strait, which was less painful for ATR commuters has once again become bumpy, giving nightmare to the public.

Major culvert works and land-sliding repair works in certain areas along this stretch of road is also adding to the woes of the ATR commuters.

Public are now requesting the Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman to conduct a surprise inspection of ATR stretch from Ferrargunj to Middle Strait to see the ground realities himself.

John Wilbert & Trinath

Port Blair, Dec 01: A decomposed body was found hanging inside an old building near Durga Temple, Govind Nagar, Swaraj Dweep on 30th November 2020.
On information police team of PS Swaraj Dweep reached the spot. The deceased was later identified by police as Mr. Biren Roy, 28 years, a resident of Govind Nagar.
As per sources Mr. Biren Roy was missing since 27 November 2020 and a missing complaint in this regard was lodged by his wife on 29 November 2020 at PS Swaraj Dweep.
According to details, on 27 November 2020, Mr. Biren Roy had some arguments with his wife and children after which he left the home and did not return.
Although after post mortem yesterday the body was handed over to the family members of the deceased, Mr. Bidhan Roy, an uncle of Late Biren Roy has demanded thorough inquiry in this entire issue as according to him this can’t be a suicide but a murder.

Port Blair, Nov 29: Mr. Ajoy Bairagi, State President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has written a letter to Secretary, Civil Aviation, Andaman and Nicobar Administration and Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman requesting them to resume the helicopter services for Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island).
Mr. Ajoy Bairagi in his letter has informed the authorities that Helicopter Services in Neil Island has not resumed post COVID-19 lockdown which is causing several issues for the Islanders.
He further explained that Shaheed Dweep is totally cut off from land and is surrounded by water and many old aged residents of Shaheed Dweep used to use the helicopter services to reach Port Blair for their treatment.
He informed the authorities that post COVID-19 pandemic the helicopter services were resumed in almost all the Islands except Shaheed Dweep. He further mentioned that it is important to facilitate the residents of Shaheed Dweep with helicopter services just like other Islands.
Mr. Ajoy Bairagi finally requested the authorities to resume the helicopter services for Shaheed Dweep for the welfare of the residents.

Port Blair, Nov 27: According to Indian Coast Guard, a recent weather forecast indicates formation of a low pressure area is likely to develop over central parts of South Bay of Bengal on 29 Nov 20 and likely to move westwards direction.
The Indian Coast Guard has shared the weather information with civil administration including fisheries authorities. The Coast Guard Stations at various locations in A & N Region, in coordination with local fisheries authorities, are sensitizing the fishing community on persisting rough seas/inclement weather at sea and urging the fishermen to refrain from moving out to sea from 28 Nov onwards. The Coast Guard vessels on deployment are sensitizing fishermen at sea and guiding them to return harbour. All Coast Guard establishments and ships in A & N Region have been alerted and directed to maintain highest state of preparedness to meet any contingency.
For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.

Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Nov 26: On complaint that a steel plate of crucial R K Nallah Bailey Bridge inside Jarawa Area between Jirkatang and Middle Strait, has suffered some damages, which might led to a major accident, the NHIDCL repaired the bridge on time.
According to reports after information of the damage in the bridge, which the second Bailey Bridge from Jirkatang, movement of heavy vehicles was prohibited on 24 and 25 November 2020 and hence many heavy vehicles could not cross ATR since last two days. However after repair today normal movement of heavy vehicles on ATR was restored.
Two Bailey Bridges inside Jarawa Tribal Reserve area after Jirkatang are very crucial for ATR connectivity. Several years back one of these two bridges had collapsed when a truck was crossing the bridge, which resulted in one death and that accident had also halted movement on ATR for several days.

Port Blair, Nov 25: As per weather warning issued by Andaman and Nicobar Administration Heavy rain (7-11) cm likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands on Friday 27 November and Saturday 28 November 2020.
As per forecast on Sunday 29 November 2020 Heavy rain (7-11) cm likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands and Thunder squall with wind speed reaching (50-60) kmph likely to occur over Nicobar Islands.
Due to anticipation of squally weather over South Andaman sea on 29th November, fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea on 29th November.
Distant Cautionary Signal-I has been replaced by Distant Cautionary Signal-II over Port Blair Port.
For further enquiries / information contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077.
For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.
State Control Room: 03192- 238880 (Tele-Fax), 1070(Helpline); District Control Room: 03192-238881, 1077(Helpline); EOC (Campbell Bay): 03193-264020; EOC (Kamorta): 03193-263222; EOC (N&M): 03192-262960; EOC (Hut Bay): 03192-284014; EOC (Car Nicobar): 03193-265241; EOC (Swaraj Dweep): 03192-282030; EOC (Ferrargunj): 03192-266527.