Port Blair, Oct 04: A General Body Meeting of Andaman Nicobar Malaria Karmachari Sangh (ANMKS) was held recently in Sevabharati. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Anoop Gopinathan, President, The Secretary, ANMKS Mr. Vara Prasad presented the report on the activities that took place last one year and the report of Finance was presented by Smt. Martina Baby. Apart from the report presentation, in depth discussion was held on the issues of the employees of the Malaria sector.
It was resolved that the issues pertaining to the promotion and preference to the working employees should be highlighted before the Administration and if required, protest will be carried out to redress the issues.
Mr. Amitabh Dey, Vibhag Karyavah, RSS also took a session on the functioning of a healthy organisation and activities for the betterment of the society as Social Responsibility.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Sunil Ghosh, State General Secretary, BMS, Mr. Ram Pyare Yadav, State Vice President, BMS, Mr. Anup Dutta, State Executive Member, Mr. Jaydeep Kr. Dey, President, ANRKM, Mr. S. Biju Pillai, General Secretary, ANRKM and other dignitaries of different affiliated associations. Mrs. Martina Baby, Finance Secretary proposed the Vote of Thanks.
Archives for October 2023
Revise schedule of the vessel Sindhu for Swaraj Dweep on 05 Oct
Port Blair, Oct 04: This is to inform to the passengers/general public that due to Administrative reasons the scheduled departure time of the vessel Sindhu for Swaraj Dweep on 05.10.2023 has been revised. Now the vessel will sail for Swaraj Dweep on 05.10.2023 at 0800 Hrs instead of 0700 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail back to Port Blair on the same day at 1500 Hrs from Swaraj Dweep. Inconvenience caused to the passengers is regretted.
Third Round of Counseling for admission in UG Courses in JNRM for the academic session 2023-24
Port Blair, Oct 04: A few seats are lying vacant in various UG courses for the academic session 2023-24; hence candidates who have applied for admission may attend the counselling on 7th October 2023 (Saturday) at 9.00AM in the Interdisciplinary Departments of JNRM.
The candidate should bring the following DOCUMENTS IN ORIGINAL FOR VERIFICATION AND ONE SET OF PHOTOSTAT COPIES (to be submitted during admission):
1. XII Marks Statement (Original will be detained in JNRM)
2. School Leaving Certificate (Transfer Certificate) (Original will be detained in JNRM)
3. X Pass certificate for verification of date of birth.
4. Category Certificate (ST, OBC, PH, ward of central Govt. Servants/Ex-Servicemen & EWS).
5. One Passport size photograph with white background of the candidate.
NB: Certificates downloaded through Digilocker are valid during counseling sessions for taking provisional admission by JNRM. However, the Original Marksheet of 12th is required to be submitted to JNRM in due course of time for verification and grant of Final Admission by the Pondicherry University.
Special Instructions for the candidate interested to take admission in BPES:
As per the Pondicherry University norms, Physics Fitness Test will be conducted for admission to BPES and the candidate must come in proper sports dress on the day of counseling for their Fitness Test for the following events:
1. 100 Meter Sprint
2. Shot Put
3. Standing Board Jump
4. Vertical Jump
5. 12 Minutes Run/Walk Test
Those who fail to attend the counselling session on specified date and time will not be considered for admission to the respective course and the next eligible candidate from the merit list will be considered for admission.
If no candidate is present from a specific category, the left out seats will be filled from the general merit list on merit basis (except EWS category).
Candidates have to submit the fee receipt in the concerned department latest by the next working day, in the absence of which their admission will be cancelled.
Hindi Pakhwada Celebrations by Indian Coast Guard
Port Blair, Oct 04: The Coast Guard fraternity at Andaman and Nicobar Islands including Ships and Establishment observed Hindi Pakhwada from 14 to 29 Sep 23.
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, Tatrakshak Medal, Commander, Coast Guard Region (A&N) appealed to the officers and staff of Coast Guard, including units based at Campbell Bay, Diglipur, Hutbay and Mayabunder to do maximum work in Hindi and earnestly tries to achieve the targets set by Govt. of India towards implementation of Official Language.
As a part of “Hindi Pakhwada” a number of competitions viz. essay writing, general knowledge, English-Hindi word meaning, Noting drafting and translation etc. were conducted to promote awareness towards implementation of Hindi in official work for Hindi speaking and Non Hindi speaking Officers and Staff.
A large number of personnel participated enthusiastically in various events and showed keen interest in promoting Hindi as Official Language.
The valedictory function was conducted on 04 Oct 23 wherein Commander, Coast Guard Region (A&N) awarded Cash prizes and Certificates to the winners and runner up of various competitions held during the Hindi Fortnight.
On this occasion the Commander, Congratulated all the participants and winners and advised all to promote the usage of Hindi in their day to day office correspondences. He also emphasized for maximum use of Hindi not only during Hindi Pakhwada but also to continue the same trend throughout the year.
Bakery Course at Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT), Port Blair
Port Blair, Oct 04: In order to up-skill interested youth / homemakers in the sphere of baking and confectionery, the Department of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, DBRAIT is organizing a two-day course on “Bakery Skills” on 5th and 6th Oct 2023 (from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm).
The course will be conducted at DBRAIT at Advance Training Kitchen Lab by visiting Master Trainer from Chennai. Interested candidates may contact Dr. Deepanshu Singh, Lecturer (Hotel Management) through SMS in mobile no. 9531881733 and confirm their participation. The batch size is limited to 20 and participants will register on a First come first serve basis. The course fee is Rs. 500/- per candidate.
It may be noted that participants need not bring any ingredients/ items as required items for baking will be provided in the workshop.
Heavy Rain Warning
Port Blair, Oct 04: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) & thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Oct. 5. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind (speed reaching 30 -40 kmph) is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Oct. 6, 7 & 8.
For further enquiries / information, one may contact the 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 the Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.
CINCAN Confirms Shibpur Airport’s Readiness for Civilian Aircraft Operations in North Andaman
John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Oct 03: Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander-in-Chief of Andaman Nicobar Command, today confirmed the readiness of Shibpur Airport of Diglipur for operation of civilian aircraft, which will be operated by Andaman and Nicobar Administration for general public. “As far as the ANC is concerned we are ready” he said.
Addressing media persons during a media interaction today he said that Defence Dornier Aircrafts are already operating regularly.
The airport’s major works, including the passenger terminal building and runway, have already been completed, with minor finishing touches underway. The ongoing runway extension and tree-cutting are part of future development plans, he said.
He said that work in Campbell Bay Airport is almost completed for operation of Civilian Aircraft and in two three months major progress will be seen.
He added that Port Blair Airport is already operational for night landing, with defense military aircraft conducting night operations. The infrastructure is in place for civil aircraft, and the commencement of night landing operations is awaited from civil aircraft operators.
Under the Regional Connect Scheme (RCS-UDAN), the Government of India sanctioned the commissioning of NAS Shibpur as a full-fledged air station for domestic traffic.
The introduction of flight services between Port Blair and Shibpur Airport in Diglipur is expected to boost North Andaman tourism and passenger connectivity, allowing travel between the two locations within an hour and facilitating medical emergencies.
Member of Parliament demands increase fund allocation for Department of Youth Affairs and Enhancing Youth Infrastructure
Port Blair, Oct 03: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kudleep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to increase fund allocation for the Department of Youth Affairs and to enhance Youth Infrastructure in these Islands.
In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament said that investing in the youth infrastructure of these Islands is vital to ensure that our young population not only remains physically and mentally fit but also excels in national and international level sporting events.
He mentioned that youths of these Islands have already achieved remarkable success despite the limited infrastructure currently available to them. However, in order to sustain and further nurture their talents, it is imperative that we take concrete steps to bolster our youth infrastructure.
In his letter he highlighted some key areas that require immediate attention:
Playground Development: There is a need to earmark additional playgrounds while preserving the existing ones. These Islands have already lost some prominent playgrounds like the VIP Road Ground (previously known as ITF Ground), Chandmari Ground, Chakkargaon Volleyball as well as cricket ground, Ajanta Mess Ground (near RBV School), Secretariat Ground (Now parking area) and hockey court inside the velodrome etc.
Gym Facilities: Presently, South Andaman has only one government gym, which is insufficient to cater to the needs of our young population. He proposed the construction of at least two more government gyms in each district. Additionally, the gyms provided by PBMC in every ward a decade ago are in a state of disrepair or have been closed. He requested to reopen these facilities to promote healthy living among our youths.
Swimming Pools: The accessibility of the swimming pool in Port Blair to the public is severely limited, with frequent closures. To promote swimming as an excellent exercise option, we must establish two public swimming pools in every district.
Floodlights for Nataji Stadium Ground and other Prominent Grounds at different Islands: To facilitate evening sports activities without concerns about lighting, it is essential to install floodlights at the Netaji Stadium Ground and other prominent grounds at different Islands. This will enable our youth to engage in sporting pursuits during evening hours, fostering a culture of fitness and recreation. As Netaji Stadium is centrally located, installing flood lights will attract hundreds of youths for sports activities. These grounds can also be used for organising district level and state level functions at evening hours, hence this will promote sports and cultural activities in all Islands.
Generator Backup for Netaji Stadium: The Netaji Stadium complex having ground, Gym, Multipurpose Hall, Swimming Pool, does not have a generator backup and hence during power cut, sports activities during evening hours remain suspended. If a generator is installed for Netaji Stadium the Gym, Multipurpose Hall, Swimming Pool would be able to function without breaks.
Multipurpose Hall: Presently only the Netaji Stadium complex is a multipurpose hall for indoor games like Badminton, Table Tennis and Volleyball. Similar Multipurpose Hall needs to be constructed for Nicobar District and N & M Andaman region.
Increased Funding: To facilitate youth development and sports activities, there is a pressing need to increase the allocation of funds. This will enable us to organize regular sporting events and other constructive activities that will keep our youth engaged and motivated.
The Member of Parliament requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor’s support and intervention in addressing these crucial issues. He said that by investing in our youth infrastructure, we can empower the next generation to reach new heights of excellence and contribute positively to our society and the nation as a whole.
Vishal Jolly demands alternative arrangements for operationalizing Ferry Boats to travel between Long Island and Yeratta
Port Blair, Oct 03: Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Committee Member, BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI, wrote a letter to Chief Secretary A&N Administration for making immediate alternative arrangements for operationalizing Ferry Boats to travel between Long Island and Yeratta
In his letter he wrote that on the basis of a Warning Notice for immediate stoppage of operations, dated 21st September, 2023 issued by Port Management Board, all the shipping and other activities has been stopped at Yerratta Jetty with immediate effect.
Further he mentioned that recently conducted safety assessment & evaluations, the sudden stoppage of all shipping services has caused and is continuously causing immense hardship to the general public, students and business community of Long Island, as they were totally depended upon ferry boats to travel between Long Island to Yerratta.
Accordingly, he requested the Chief Secretary to direct the concerned authorities to make some immediate alternative arrangements for travel and transportation of residents of Long Island.
Forest Team Seizes Illegal Teak Timber in Mayabunder
John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, October 3: In a significant operation, the Forest team of Mayabunder range conducted a search operation on October 1, 2023, following a tip-off. The operation, carried out at a residence in Mayabunder Ganesh Tekri, resulted in the discovery of illegal hand-sawn teak timber (category 1) measuring more than 4 to 5 cubic meters.
Forest officials requested valid documentation for the timber’s possession, but the accused failed to provide any. Consequently, a case was registered against the individual, and the illicit timber was seized under the relevant sections of the Indian Forest Act 1927.
The seized materials were subsequently handed over to the Range Officer in Mayabunder, along with all case-related documents, for further legal proceedings. The operation was conducted under the overall direction and supervision of the Divisional Forest Officer, Middle Andaman Forest Division.
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