Roney Antony
Port Blair, Dec 17: Nearly 60 to 70 candidates today staged protest infront of Directorate of Education after publication of merit list for the post of PSTs in various streams.
According to candidates, name of many candidates who have better marks, did not figure in the merit list, while many have low marks managed a place in the list.
Candidate told Andaman Sheekha that every time during publication of merit list the Education invites claims and objections but this time, no claims and objections were invited. Candidates, who met the Director of Education, told Andaman Sheekha that the Director has asked them to submit their objections in written. Tomorrow these candidates are planning to meet the Chief Secretary.
However some candidates agreed that there could be mistake in application forms and other documents but according to them such matters must be disclosed to candidates and hence time for claims and objections must be given.
The Education Department, which is a prominent employer in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has always maintained highest level of transparency in appointments. Candidates, hope that in this case also the problems will be sorted out before the matter reaches court.
MP Expresses Gratitude to Finance Minister for Revision of Pay Scales of Forest Ranger and ACFs of Forest Department
Port Blair, Dec 17: Apart from the initiative of the A & N Administration, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, MP, has been also consistently pursued the long pending demands of Forest department with the Ministry from time to time for revision of the recommendation of 7th CPC in respect to the pay scales of Rangers and Assistant Conservator of Forest of Forest Department of this UT Islands..
In pursuant to that and of course in response to the repeated efforts of the Administration, the Ministry of Finance has conveyed their concurrence to the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change on 07.12.2018 for revision of pay scale of Forest Ranger from the existing level 6 to level 7 and that of ACF from level 7 to level 8 notionally with effect from 01.01.2016. The formal order to this effect from the MoEF&CC, New Delhi will be issued shortly.
Consequent upon that, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, M.P. expressed his gratitude to Mr. Arun Jaitly, the Minister of Finance for giving special attention to the issue of Forest Ranger and ACF of the Forest Department, A & N Administration.
Confusion over Prescription of drugs by Brand Name; Public allege shortage of Life Saving Drug: DHS refutes
John Wilbert
Port Blair, Dec 10: Recently Andaman Sheekha, Daily received several complaints regarding shortage of life saving drugs in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which reportedly left many patients in deep trouble.
Patients complained that in many cases life saving drugs, which are prescribed by Doctors are not available in Pharmacies of G B Pant and other hospitals.
When contacted by Andaman Sheekha the Director of Andaman’s Health Department Dr SP Burma claimed that there is no shortage of life saving drugs in Andaman. He said that presently some doctors are prescribing medicines in brand names, which are not available in Pharmacies of G B Pant or other Hospitals. However, he said that all the life saving drugs are available with DHS in Generic Name.
Internal sources told Andaman Sheekha that some Doctors, who are new to these Islands are prescribing life saving drugs with brand name which is creating confusion as those drugs are not available in Pharmacies, however, same drugs with generic names are available with DHS.
The DHS told Andaman Sheekha that he would be sending a notice to all Doctors to prescribe drugs only in generic name, which according to him will solve the problem.
Patients, who have already suffered due to this confusion, told Andaman Sheekha that these minor problems must be solved by the DHS internally, before it affect patients. In this case many patients have already suffered.
As per experts, Generic drugs are copies of brand-name drugs that have exactly the same dosage, intended use, effects, side effects, route of administration, risks, safety, and strength as the original drug. In other words, their pharmacological effects are exactly the same as those of their brand-name counterparts. Cost is the main difference between generic and brand name prescription drugs.
Auction Notice
Port Blair, Dec 10: A&N Police is going to dispose-of case properties of PS CCS i.e. 03 Nos. boat/dinghies & accessories by the way of public auction at PS CCS. The participants/interested persons can inspect the case properties i.e. accessories & 03 Nos. boat/dinghies along with fitted articles at PS CCS Malkhana, (accessories) Hathitapu Jetty (Wooden boat), Junglighat Jetty (wooden dinghy) & Temple Meyo Creek, Tirur (wooden dinghy). Interested participants can register their names with SHO PS CCS by paying Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only) for boat/dinghies and Rs. 3,800/- (Rupees three thousand eight hundred only) for accessories as EMD from the date of press release until 02/01/2019.
The public auction is scheduled to be held on 05/01/2019 (Saturday) at 1000 hrs at PS CCS, As said in a press release by Deepak Yadav, IPS, Superintendent of Police (CID), Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Eight Feet Long Andaman Cobra Rescued at Kadamtala
John Wilbert & Vishal
Kadamtala, Nov19: A eight feet long Andaman Cobra Snake was rescued by Mr. Subrata Basu, a social worker, from house of Palash Mandal resident of Kataidera, Kadamtala yesterday evening around 7:30 PM. According to reports the Andaman King Cobra was then handed over to forest department for safe release in Forest area.
Gandhi the Mahatma get Special Jury Award 2018 in JIFF
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Port Blair, July 23: The film “Gandhi the Mahatma” produced and directed by renowned film maker of Andaman, Mr. Naresh Chander Lal, Padmashree Awardee, has got “Special Jury Award 2018” at 1st Jharkhand International Film Festival.
Meanwhile, Mr. Naresh Chander Lal has congratulated all cast and crew members from Andaman and Mumbai and also to Mr. Rajesh Jais, who played the lead role of Gandhi.
The feature film was shot by cameraman Timmanna Hegde and has been cut to perfect pace and duration by the editor Peter Gundra. Pawan Kumar Sharma is Creative Supervisor.
Apart from its shooting at various picturesque places of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the film was also shot at Gandhi Ashram Seva Gram (Wardha).
Though in his life Gandhiji never visited Andamans, the Director has shown him visiting the islands after his death, on his birth anniversary and interacting with a group of four children in various locations of A & N Islands.
Diglipur gets Tax Filing and Accounting Services at Doorsteps
DJ Venkatesh
Diglipur, May 20: A-One Consultants, which has its branch at Port Blair, Rangat and its associated branches at Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and Tirupur has added one more feather in its Cap by opening its another branch at Madhupur road, Diglipur.
The branch was inaugurated by Pramukh Diglipur Mr. Shyamal Mondal today morning in presence of DEO Diglipur Mrs. Sangita Chand. Speaking on the occasion the Pramukh appreciated the efforts taken by the consultancy for providing this facility for the business community and people of Diglipur, who were earlier depending on Port Blair for these services.
The founder of the firm Mr. Vinay Shankar expressed his happiness for getting an opportunity to serve very matured and potential filled market of Diglipur, where they can take this scarce profession to the doorsteps of their clients. He further added that they, being expert in auditing services like GST, Income Tax, TDS, EPF, Bank Projects, Salary Structuring, Company Formation and Tax Audits can provide all possible services to their clients at the best of their satisfaction.
MESSAGE
It gives me great pleasure to know that “World Veterinary Day” is being observed in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 28th April 2018. The theme for this year is “The role of the Veterinary Profession in Sustainable Development to improve livelihoods, food security and safety”.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands located in the midst of Bay of Bengal has a fragile ecosystem. This makes the livestock sector play a crucial role in sustainable development of rural economy.
By preventing and controlling animal diseases, veterinarians play a crucial role in securing sufficient and safe high-quality food, improving the health and welfare of people and animals. They contribute to ensure the existence of sufficient resources for future generations by supporting the development of sustainable, responsible and efficient livestock production systems.
These activities will contribute the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals such as poverty, zero hunger, good health and economic growth.
On this occasion, I extend my best wishes to the Veterinarians of this Territory in their endeavour to provide animal health care and contribute to sustainable development of the Island economy.
Sd/-
(Admiral D K Joshi)
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)
Lieutenant Governor
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
UTCPCR welcomes the ordinance allowing death penalty for child abusers
Port Blair, April 23: The Chairperson, UT Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Smti. Kiran Tigga has welcomed the ordinance which will pave way for amendment to the POCSO Act 2012 allowing death penalty to those guilty of raping children below the age of 12. This has come amidst the outcry of the entire nation against the recent cases of sexual offenses against children.
While expressing her happiness over this ordinance, the Chairperson, Smti Kiran Tigga has praised the historical move by the centre in ensuring the safety of the children. She is also hopeful and optimistic that, the new ordinance will make the POSCO more stringent thereby acting as a deterrent for potential offenders from indulging in crimes. Impact of this law will also be felt in these Islands where sporadic cases of crime against children were reported in the past, said Smti Tigga adding that, the proposed amendment will go a long way in ensuring the safety of children from brutality to a great extent. This will also bring down the number of crime against girl children as the stringent punishment would act as a deterrent for a potential offender, she added.
Coastal Security Exercise “Sagar Kavach” in A & N Islands
Port Blair, Apr 02: To check the effectiveness of Coastal Security mechanism in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, exercise “Sagar Kavach” is planned to be conducted from 03-04 April 18. The Coast Guard, being coordinating agency for Coastal Security in Territorial Waters will coordinate the exercise on behalf of A&N Administration and Andaman & Nicobar Command. Exercise Sagar Kavach is conducted twice every year with an objective to evaluate the seaward threat to A&N Islands and validate existing standard operating procedures.
The exercise will be participated by stake holders including Navy, Army, Air Force, A&N Police, PMF, Forest, Fisheries, Customs, PMB, DSS and various intelligence agencies. Fishing community and coastal population will also part of exercise. Various community awareness programs has been conducted to sensitise the fishing / coastal community on security aspects. Heightened security measures will be initiated at all the public places and vital areas. Various check posts and roving patrols will be activated in all the Islands. Fishing community and coastal population has been requested to inform Coast Guard and Police on any suspicious activities or eventualities and act as eyes and ears for security agencies. The help line number of Coast Guard 1554 and Marine Police 1093 will be manned 24X7.
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