Port Blair, Oct 06: ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute and KVK, South Andaman conducted a training programme cum exposure visit on agriculture and allied sectors for the tribal captains and progressive farmers of Nicobar Islands under the Scheduled Tribe Component (STC)at ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair during 22-09-2023 to 02-10-2023. During the inaugural programme, Dr.A.K. Singh, Chairman, RAC and Ex-DDG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi appreciated the efforts of ICAR-CIARI to conduct such a programme benefitting the tribal farmers of Nicobar Islands and insisted the tribal captains and progressive farmers to reap maximum benefit out of the programme. In his address, Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI urged the participants to actively take part in the training programme so as to adopt the technologies developed by the Institute benefiting the tribal farming communities of the remote Islands. He also appealed to the participants to adopt the suitable techniques and develop branding of the agricultural products so as to improve the livelihood of tribal farmers.
Altogether, 14 members of tribal captains and progressive farmers from Chowra, Katchal, Kamorta, Teressa, Nancowry and Great Nicobar attended the training programme covering various aspects of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries sectors. The participants were exposed to various farms and facilities of the Institute and explained in detail about the research and development activities. During the valedictory programme, the participants expressed their satisfaction towards the conduct of the training programme. The participants also assured that they will disseminate the new techniques learned during the training programme for the benefit of their tribal community. On behalf of the participants, Mr. Rasheed from Tribal Development Council expressed his gratitude to ICAR-CIARI for conducting the training programme and requested to extend the same kind of support in future. The programme was conducted and coordinated by Dr. Y. Ramakrishna, Dr. Jai Sunder, Dr. S.K. Zamir Ahmed, Dr. P.K. Singh, Dr. T. Subramani, Dr. I. Jaisankar and Dr. K. Saravanan along with the scientific and technical team from ICAR-CIARI and KVK, South Andaman under the overall guidance of Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair.
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Joint Team of CID unit Arrests One and Recovers 2.095 Kgs Of Ganja
John Wilbert
Port Blair, Oct 05: In a significant joint operation led by Inspector Vishal Ram of the Central Crime Station and Inspector S.Kannan of the CID Narcotics Cell, an individual allegedly involved in illicit drug activities was apprehended on 04/10/2023. The accused, identified as Mr. Mohd. Shabib (34), hails from Chandini Chowk, Shadipur, and is the son of Mr. Mohd. Shamim.
Addressing a Press Conference this morning Rajiv Ranjan IPS. Superintendent of Police CID branch during the operation, the team successfully recovered 2.095 Kgs of Marijuana from the possession of the accused. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered and the arrested accused was produced before the court to obtain his police custody remand to ascertain further involvement and source. On investigation, it is found that the seized ganja was transported through postal services. The entire operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Sh. Vinay Mathur, DANIPS, Dy.SP (Narcotics).
He said that relentless efforts of A&N Police results in significant rise in registration of cases and recovery of contrabands. During the current year, A&N Police has registered 57 cases under NDPS Act with a recovery of 62.207 Kgs of Ganja, 3.183 Kgs of Methamphetamine, 27 Nos. Cannabis plants, 497 bottles of Codeine based syrup and 47 Nos. Alprazolam & Nitrazepam Tablets and effected arrest of 80 drug peddlers as compared to the last year with a registration of 38 cases under NDPS Act with a recovery of 29.547 Kgs of Ganja, 17.989 Kgs of Methamphetamine, 09 Nos. Cannabis plants, 14 bottles of Codeine based syrup and arrest of 57 drug peddlers.
“General Public is requested to report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking or substance abuse to the police immediately on the following telephone numbers- 112/100, 232586, 233307, 9474257242 & 9531856080. Together, we can create a safer and drug-free society for everyone,” the Superintendent of Police added.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Continues to Enhance its Presence by Setting Foot in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Port Blair, Oct 05: In line with the company’s plan to enhance its foot prints in India to establish a strong foothold across the country, Toyota Kirloskar on 3rd October inaugurated its latest dealership, Prince Toyota in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marking the company’s entry into a new market. The new state-of-the-art dealership facility will now provide access to TKM’s entire range of product portfolio and service offerings to the customers in this region.
The inauguration of the new 1S (Sales) and 2S (Service, and Spare Parts) facilities was honoured with the presence of Mr. Tadashi Asazuma, Executive Vice President- Sales, Service & Used Car, TKM and Mr. Varinder Kumar Wadhwa, General Manager, TKM along with Mr. Sagar Khurana, Dealer Principal, Prince Toyota.
The Sales facility (1S) located at Garacharma, Port Blair, South Andaman and the Service and Spare Parts facility (2S) located at Prothrapur, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Together, they will play a crucial role in providing a comprehensive experience to the discerning customers in the region with Toyota’s range of products on display, host of services, maintenance packages as well and spare parts, ensuring them top-notch support and assistance for their Toyota vehicles.
Prince Toyota’s impressive sales facility, covering over 6000 square-feet of area, is an exclusive and independent customer touchpoint, providing customers a welcoming & warm atmosphere. The new dealership will showcase the entire range of Toyota offerings from the latest additions of Rumion, Innova Hycross, Urban Cruiser Hyryder along with class-leading products like Innova Crysta, Fortuner, Legender, Hilux, Glanza, Camry Hybrid, and the Vellfire.
The Service area spread over 10000 square-feet is designed to offer a delightful customer experience with highest standards of vehicle care in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In addition, the team of highly trained sales and service professionals will also ensure that Prince Toyota is well-prepared to deliver exceptional service and maintenance to the Toyota owners, thereby ensuring an awesome ownership journey.
Furthermore, along with its legacy of Quality, Dependability and Reliability, TKM is also bringing its most renowned “Hybrid Technology” to Andamans. Toyota’s Self Charging Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (SHEV) are designed to offer a smoother, silent, and more efficient drive thus accelerating to a carbon-neutral future that will contribute in preserving the fragile eco-system of the Andaman Islands. The eco-sensitive areas of Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep (Havelock and Neil) are seeing a sharp rise in tourism, resulting in the need for environment friendly vehicles. Customers from such areas will now have access to the low carbon emitting hybrid vehicles from Toyota, that are equipped to handle the diverse needs of the region.
Mr. Sagar Khurana, Dealer Principal, Prince Toyota said, “We are thrilled about our new partnership with Toyota Kirloskar Motor as we eagerly look forward to providing customers with improved access to Toyota’s world-class products and a range of customer-centric after sales service solutions. Our facility is designed to offer a complete Toyota experience, combining comfort, convenience, and service quality that align with Toyota’s globally renowned standards. We are enthusiastic about nurturing this new partnership with the Toyota brand, and will remain steadfast in our commitment towards customer centricity to build strong and lasting relationships with our customers here.”
Commenting on the inauguration of Prince Toyota Mr. Tadashi Asazuma, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales, Service & Used Car, TKM said, “With the inauguration of Prince Toyota, we are elated to embark on a new journey that will enable easy access to Toyota’s wide range of products and services, to our customers of the enchanting Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Owing to its natural beauty, rich heritage and culture, the islands have huge growth potential for tourism. We strongly believe that our recently introduced models, equipped with environmental friendly Self Charging Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SHEV) Technology, the Innova Hycross and the Urban Cruiser Hyryder are best suited, practical and sustainable solutions to meet the varied needs of our customers in the islands, at the same time contribute positively to the ecology of the region and society at large. We are happy to engage Prince Toyota as our partner as we share the same customer centric values and goals of creating customer delight at every touch point. With our new facility at Prince Toyota, we are confident of providing an awesome ownership experience to our customers in the beautiful Andaman & Nicobar Islands.”
With the addition of Prince Toyota, TKM now boasts an impressive 615 customer touchpoints thus demonstrating the company’s dedication to reaching customers in every corner of the country, providing them with quality vehicles and excellent service.
Mixed reaction to Union Minister’s Response to Concerns Over Delay in NH-04 Development
Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Oct 05: In a recent correspondence, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, responded to the concerns raised by Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member of the BJP, regarding the prolonged issues pertaining to National Highway-04, especially the sections in North & Middle Andaman.
According to the minister’s letter, out of the 331 Km stretch of NH-04 entrusted to NHIDCL for development and maintenance, blacktopping has been completed for 239 Km. An additional 35 Km is expected to be finished by March 2024. Fresh bids for the remaining work on the Middle strait bridge and the road stretches from Neelambur Jetty to Rangat are currently being invited. The NHIDCL is rigorously working to maintain the road’s traffic-worthy condition, particularly during this monsoon season. Additionally, the blockage caused by wooden logs and siltation at the causeway bridge in the Lorojig area has been cleared, with plans to construct a new 12m span bridge in the pipeline. A detailed status table of the NH-04 works has also been provided for clarity.
The Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari emphasized that both MORTH and NHIDCL are keenly aware of the existing problems with NH-04. He ensured that all efforts are in place to restore the road in the forthcoming working season, maintaining its traffic-worthy condition throughout.
Although this letter is now being widely shared by BJP workers as a major achievement but general public are not very happy.
While the letter from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shines a spotlight on a long-neglected issue, highlighting his personal attention to the NH-04 development, it’s essential to read between the lines. With the upcoming dry season aligning with the probable timeline of the 2014 elections, it becomes evident that the islanders will not witness significant relief before the polls.
It’s disheartening to witness an organization as massive as NHIDCL grappling with the completion of a road project even after an extended period of six years. The long neglected needs and expectations of the islanders appear to be intertwined in a web of bureaucratic processes and delays. With elections on the horizon, one can only hope that their grievances will finally be addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Forest Department seized huge amount of Illegal Timber
Port Blair, Oct 05: In a major crackdown against illegal logging, officials from the Forest Department, operating under the Mannarghat range, successfully conducted a raid in the Lamba Pahad jungle. The team managed to confiscate approximately 50 log pieces, amounting to around 01 cubic meters, concealed within the dense woods.
This recent operation closely follows another significant raid executed on the night of 03rd October. Acting on credible intelligence, the Forest Department unearthed a substantial quantity of saw timber belonging to category three within the Mannarghat range’s jungle precincts.
Both these decisive operations were executed under the vigilant oversight of Ashok Kumar Paul, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Wimberlygunj. Illegal logging, a rampant issue in various regions, inflicts grave environmental consequences, including rampant deforestation, devastating habitat destruction, and an alarming loss of biodiversity.
NSUI State President has requests to reopen the College Entry Gate beside the Cooperative Bank ATM for Easier Access to New Blocks of JNRM College
Port Blair, Oct 05: The NSUI State President, A&N Islands Mr. M.A Sajid has wrote a letter to the Principal of JNRM and mentioned his concern on behalf of the students faced due to the closure of existing entry gate for the past several years, the college Students, faculty and staffs lead inconvenience and congestion while moving around from the campus.
Taking into consideration, the opening of JNRM College entry gate will enhance accessibility to the students and Teaching Staff to reach at new blocks of JNRM.
Furthermore, He has requested to take necessary steps for opening of the entry gate of JNRM College beside the Cooperative Bank ATM.
Foundation Day Celebration of PM SHRI Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Bambooflat
Port Blair, Oct 04: The Foundation Day of PM SHRI Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Bambooflat was celebrated in a grand manner on 28.09.2023. The day was a testimony to the school’s unwavering commitment to its student’s holistic development and community engagement.
The program began with mesmerizing cultural program featuring traditional dances, and theatrical displays showcased by students leaving the audience spellbound.
Students from various generations reunited at this program shared their fond memories and stories related to their school days.
The Principal, Mrs. Sobha Roy presented mementos to the old students and thanked them for their valuable support throughout and reaffirming the institution’s role as a beacon of education and community engagement with a promise to nurturing the young minds and strengthening the bonds with the local community.
At last the Chief Guest on the occasion Mrs. Sangeeta Chand, DEO, Wimberlygunj applauded the students’ talent and for the wonderful program and promised all support for development of the school in the coming days.
Fake document titled Recruitment for the Post of Sub-Inspector (Fire) In A&N police, A&N Islands, General Public advice to trust only official information
Port Blair, Oct 05: A document in the form of a Press Release titled “RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF SUB-INSPECTOR (FIRE) IN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR POLICE, ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS” is being circulated on social media by unscrupulous elements. It is outrightly clarified that this is a fake document and no such Press Release has been issued by A&N Police. Strict legal action is being initiated in the matter. General Public is advised to trust only the official information issued by Andaman & Nicobar Police through authorized media and A&N Police website
Tentative Power interruption for carrying out of Relays and CT Testing work at Garacharma Sub-Station
Port Blair, Oct 05: It is brought to the notice of electricity consumers and the general public that relays and CT Testing work at 33/11 KV Garacharma Sub-Station is scheduled to be carried out from 10.10.2023 to 16.10.2023. During the carrying out above mentioned work, the power supply will be affected from 10.10.2023 to 16.10.2023, between 0900 Hrs. and 1600 hrs. at the following area for a period of maximum one and half hours (1 ½ hrs.) on as and when required basis.
Date Area affected
10.10.2023 Sippighat, Teylarabad, Bimblitan, Manjeri, Guptapara, Manglutan, Wandoor, Chouldari Tushnabad, Port Mount, Tirur, Templemyo & Ograbranj, Chouldari Lal Pahar, Tsunami Shelter, Mithakhari, Namuna Ghar, Dunduspoint & Hathi Tappu
11.10.2023 Dollygunj, Attampahad, old Pahargaon, ICMR Colony area, part of School Line, Water Treatment Plant area at Lamba lane, part of Garacharama, part of Minnie Bay, Bhatu Basti complete, Laxmi Motor Area, Pathergudda, Satellite Colony & New Pahargaon
12.10.2023
13.10.2023
and
14.10.2023 Dollygunj, Attam Pahad, old Pahargaon, ICMR Colony area, part of School Line and Water Treatment Plant area at Lamba lane, part of Garacharama, part of Minnie Bay, Bhatu Basti complete, Laxmi Motor Area, Pathergudda, Satellite Colony, New Pahargaon, AKT Miniplex, Bird Line, Mahaveer Nagar, Kamaraj Nagar, Beodnabad, Rangachang, Burmanallah, Chidiyatapu, Garacharama Sub Station, Japan Nallah, Austinabad, Prothrapur, Carbyn’s Cove, Brichgunj, Brookshabad, part of Chakkargoan, CARI, Ayyanar Temple, Calicut, New Bilmblitan, part of Teylaraboad & Macca Pahad, Agency House, Garacharama complete & 5 MW Solar Power Plant area.
15.10.2023 CARI, Ayyanar Temple, Calicut, New Bilmblitan, part of Teylaraboad & Macca Pahad, Garacharama Sub Station, Japan Nallah, Austinabad, Prothrapur, Carbyn’s Cove, Brichgunj, Brookshabad & part of Chakkargoan, Agency House, Garacharama complete & 5 MW Solar Power Plant area.
The above mentioned power interruption schedule is purely tentative and the duration & timing may vary depending on completion of work and other technical reasons.
The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.
CIARIEWA Family Members Felicitates on their Achievement
Port Blair, Oct 05: Central Island Agricultural Research Institute Employees Welfare Association (CIARIEWA) of ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair organized a function on 04th October 2023, to bid farewell to Dr. N. Bommasamy on his appointment as Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Ela, Old Goa And also to welcomeDr. V. Damodaran, as Senior Scientist and Head, KVK, Nimbudera, North and Middle Andaman.
Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director and Patron, CIARIEWA in his presidential address expressed his happiness on selection of both the CIARIEWA family members as Head of KVKs at North & Middle Andaman and Old Goa. He further said that with the new role the decision making should be balanced and output oriented. As leader you are expected to disseminate the technology to the stakeholders and also provide proper feedback to the research team of the institute. He acknowledged the contribution made in furthering R, D & E activities of the institute. The outgoing and newly joined Senior Scientist and Heads of KVKs were honoured with a shawl and memento by the Patron, CIARIEWA on the occasion.
Dr. S.K. Zamir Ahmed, General Secretary, CIARIEWA introduced the house about the profile, length of service and significant achievement made in the respective field by Dr. V. Damodaran & Dr. N. Bommasamy.
Dr. Jai Sunder, Dr. P.K. Singh, Dr. Y. Ramakrishna, Dr. T. Subramani, spoke on the occasion.
The Chief Guests of the day Dr. V. Damodaran & Dr. N. Bommasamy expressed their happiness on the opportunities extended in shaping their career and shared their experiences.
At the outset, Mrs. Naga Venkat Laxmi, CIARIEWA welcomed the gathering and the programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Tanmai Paul, Executive member, CIARIEWA. Mr. Shyam Sunder Rao, Executive member, CIARIEWA coordinated the conduct of the function at Dr. T.R. Dutta Conference hall of Garacharma Research Complex, ICAR_CIARI, Port Blair.
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