Port Blair, Nov. 10: Childhood pneumonia continues to be the top most infectious killer among children under five, contributing to 17.50 percent of under-five deaths in India. SAANS (Social Awareness & Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully) campaign from 12th November, 2023 to 29th February, 2024 will ensure health system strengthening and community awareness towards childhood pneumonia. The SAANS campaign 2023-24 will carry the tagline ‘Pneumonia nahi, toh bachpan sahi’ which clearly establishes the positive impact of a Pneumonia Free Childhood.
World Pneumonia Day will be observed on 12th November, 2023 with an aim to accelerate action against Childhood Pneumonia by generating awareness on protection, prevention and treatment aspects, to enhance early identification and care seeking behaviours (management) among parents and caregivers; and also to promote Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) and awareness generation on indoor and outdoor pollution. SAANS campaign will ensure health system strengthening and community awareness towards childhood pneumonia with a goal to intensify action for reducing mortality due to childhood pneumonia in India to less than 3 per thousand live birth by 2025.
The general public have been requested to extend their cooperation to ANMs and ASHAs during community approach for early identification of cases of childhood pneumonia and early management of Pneumonia in under-five children.
Archives for November 10, 2023
Dweep Vikas Aur Prashasan’ DDK Port Blair to telecast an Interview with Mrs. Nandini Paliwal, IAS
Port Blair, Nov 10: In the Next Episode of ‘Dweep Vikas Aur Prashasan’ Doordarshan Kendra, Port Blair will telecast an Interview with Mrs. Nandini Paliwal, IAS (MD ANIIDCO) on 13.11.2023 at 6pm on various developmental activities of ANIIDCO Department.
Legal Services Day Observed
Port Blair, Nov. 10: As per direction of NALSA, New Delhi, the Andaman & Nicobar State Legal Services Authority in association with the District Legal Services Authority, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, organized a programme to commemorate the Legal Services Day yesterday in the auditorium of Tagore Government College of Education, Port Blair.
Shri Anupam Mukherjee, Ld. District & Sessions Judgecum Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, A &N Islands along with other Judicial Officers and other esteemed dignitaries inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp followed by a welcome song by the students of Andaman Law College.
In her inaugural speech, the Ld. Secretary, DLSA, Andaman & Nicobar Islands explained the importance of the Legal Services Day.
Shri Anupam Mukherjee, Ld. District & Sessions JudgecumChairman, DLSA, Andaman & Nicobar Islands highlighted the achievements of the District Legal Services Authority, A&N Islands and also shared future initiatives to be taken up by the District Legal Services Authority, A&N Islands for enhancing easy accessibility of getting Legal Aid by all citizens of this country irrespective of their financial constraints.
Smti Smitha R.,IAS, Secretary (Law) Incharge, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Shri Bhawani Shankar Sharma, Ld. Additional District & Sessions Judge, Port Blair, Shri Duri Venkat Srinivas, Ld. Judge, Family Court, Port Blair, Smti Arkabrati Neogi, Ld. Chief Judicial Magistrate, Port Blaircum Secretary, DLSA, A&N Islands, Smti Krishnakoli Mukherjee, Ld. Judicial Magistrate First Class, 1st Court, Port Blair, Shri Rakesh Pal Gobind, Secretary, A & N Bar Association, Port Blair, Shri Prashant Bhadu, Principal, i/c, Andaman Law College and Shri V.D. Siva Balan, Ld. Panel Advocate of DLSA, A & N Islands were also present and spoke on the occasion. The speakers explained the objective and aims of the Legal Services Day, the Legal Services Authority, Act 1987 and the benefits that can be availed by the litigants and general public.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Smti. Krishnakoli Mukherjee, Ld. Judicial Magistrate First Class, 1st Court, Port Blair.
ANPCC carrying out short term monitoring of Ambient Air and Noise levels for the upcoming Deepawali festival
Port Blair, Nov. 10: Air Pollution is a great concern in today’s world, especially for people who suffer from respiratory health issues. Awareness about air pollution is important for the citizens against pollution caused due to the use of fire crackers, causing higher danger to lives and health of the vulnerable groups.
In compliance of the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and Hon’ble NGT Order Dated 23-10-2018 in the matter of O.A No.728 of 2015, the Andaman & Nicobar Administration has taken various steps to control the Air Pollution due to bursting of fire crackers by restricting the timing only to two hours between 8 pm to 10 pm during Deepawali.
As per the directions, the Andaman and Nicobar Pollution Control Committee (ANPCC) is carrying out the short term monitoring of Ambient Air and Noise levels for the upcoming Deepawali festival. The monitoring program aligns with the protocol of the Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.
The ANPCC has installed three monitoring stations at Aberdeen Bazaar, Dollygunj and Chouldari area. These stations will be operational for 15 days, commencing from 7 days prior to Diwali (starting from 5th November 2023) and concluding 7 days after Diwali (ending on 19th November 2023). The parameters to be closely monitored include Sulfur Dioxide (So2), Nitrogen Dioxide (No2), Particulate Matter 10 (PM10), Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5), metals such as Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni), and Arsenic (As) in PM10, as well as selected metals/elements like Aluminum (Al), Barium (Ba), and Iron (Fe) in PM2.5. Additionally, noise levels will be continuously monitored on both pre-Deepawali and Deepawali days.
This year, Deepawali falls on 12th November, 2023 and ANPCC’s monitoring program will extend from 5th November 2023 to 19th November, 2023, ensuring data collection during the crucial 7 days before and after the Diwali festival.
The Ambient Air Quality is calculated by Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI has six categories from Good to Severe to define Air Quality and to make people understand the severity of the Air Pollution.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) will be calculated based on the data recorded during the monitoring. In the previous year (2022), the AQI was assessed as “Good” at Aberdeen Bazaar and Dollygunj Station. The ANPCC’s efforts are aimed at maintaining and improving air and noise quality during the festival to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Embarkation Notice
Port Blair, Nov 10: The Vessel MV SWARAJDWEEP will sail from PORT BLAIR to CHENNAI on 13.11.2023 at 1000 Hrs as per the following programs.
Excess baggage will be loaded from 1400 Hrs to 1600 Hrs on 12.11.2023.
Embarkation of passengers will commence from 0800 Hrs on 13.11.2023. The embarkation of passengers will be closed one hour before the schedule time. Passengers reporting late will not be allowed to board the vessel.
Bonafide passengers may please note that : –
The vessel will sail only after completion of survey procedure which will commence on completion of embarkation of passengers for issuance of ‘B’ Certificate as per MS Act.
The accompanied baggage’s exceeding the prescribed norms is likely to be rejected. The size and weight of each package should be 1 Mtrs x 0.5 Mtrs. and within 20 Kgs. It must show in bold letters the name and the ticket number of the passenger. The packages found bigger in size and more in weight will be rejected. The excess baggages will be subject to double the rate of freight.
Note: The passengers are strictly advice to reach well in time as the embarkation of passenger and excess baggage will be closed one hour before the scheduled time. Those passengers arriving late will not be entertained to board the vessel.
Degree Certificate under Tatkal Scheme
Port Blair, Nov. 10: The Pondicherry University in its communique has informed that the students who have completed the course in 2023 can get their Degree Certificate only under Tatkal Scheme. Students those who are interested to avail this opportunity may apply for Degree Certificate after collecting the Provisional Certificate for which, the application can be downloaded from the University’s Website www.pondiuni.edu.in.
Advisory for traders, especially fish vendors
Port Blair, Nov. 10:The Legal Metrology Wing of the Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs has been actively working towards the safeguarding the interest of the consumers against any unfair trade practice. On the early morning of Nov.2, 2023, the Enforcement Team of the Department of CS& CA conducted special inspection drive at several places in Port Blair against the use of tampered & unverified weights by the street fish vendors engaged in door to door selling of fish with the intent to deceive the public.
During the inspection, certain street fish vendors were found using iron weights of 1 kg and 500 g denomination which were strategically machine cut from the bottom to actually weigh only around 750 g and 350 g respectively. Accordingly, the tampered weights were seized on the spot and cases have been booked against 7 street fish vendors for use of such weights.
All the traders, especially fish vendors have been advised to use only the duly verified & stamped weights and refrain from any unfair practices which may lead to exploitation of consumers, failing which, stringent legal action as deemed fit will be initiated against them as per the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
Further, it is requested to all the Consumers of this UT that any information about traders involved in any kind of illegal trade practice can be brought to the notice of the Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs in writing or over Toll Free No. 18003453197.
DDK Port Blair to telecast Live phone-in programme on the Topic – “Gall Bladder and Renal Stone- Causes & Treatment
Port Blair, Nov 10: Doordarshan Kendra, Port Blair will telecast a Live phone-in programme on the Topic – “Gall Bladder and Renal Stone- Causes & Treatment” on 13.11.2023 (Monday) from 5:00 pm to 06:00 pm. Dr. Mohd. Mustafa P.P, Assistant Professor, General Surgery, ANIIMS will be the expert in the Studio answering the queries of the viewers.
Viewers can participate in this LIVE Phone-in programme by dialling on Phone No 244745 or 217213.