Archives for September 2024

Kadamtala, Sept 20: On 19/09/2024, a resident of Broomvalley, Kadamtala lodged a complaint at Police Station Kadamtala regarding the theft of gold ornaments from an almirah in his home. Responding swiftly, Kadamtala Police registered an FIR under the relevant sections of the BNS-2023 and promptly launched a thorough investigation.
Upon conducting a detailed inspection at the crime scene, the police gathered crucial information regarding the suspect. A team, led by SI P.M Krishna Kumar SHO, PS Kadamtala and composed of ASI Budheshwar Halder, HCs Sailen Halder & Pradeep Das, was swiftly constituted. The team launched an extensive search of possible hideouts to trace the suspect. After tireless efforts, the team successfully apprehended the suspect namely Keshab Mistry S/o Mr. Kunja Mistry R/o Bhakta Road Ward No.10, Kadamtala, having previous record of theft. Following all legal formalities, the suspect was enquired in connection with the theft. During the enquiry, the accused confessed that he has committed the crime and also disclosed the involvement of two more persons namely Ajit Tete and Milan Krishna Roy resident of Bakultala. Further, the stolen property has been recovered and the investigation of the case is in progress.
The swift resolution of this case, within twelve hours, highlights the dedication and efficiency of PS Kadamtala in safeguarding the rights and property of its citizens.
The search operation and the investigation was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, SDPO Rangat and overall direction and supervision of Mr. Rajeev Ranjan, IPS, Superintendent of Police, North & Middle Andaman District
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest police station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: The Garacharma Site office under the Head Quarter Division of the Electricity Department will start functioning with effect from 01.10.2024. This new site office is located in the 2nd Floor of the sub-division office building of the Electricity Building at Pathargudda Junction.

The establishment of Garacharma Site Office is a part of the ongoing commitment to improve our service delivery, accessibility and approach to the consumers. This site office will provide power related services in a fully fledged manner including release of new connections, billing & payments, customer support and complaint resolution.

The consumers of Electricity Department are requested to visit the departmental web-site https://andssw1.and.nic.in:8081/EMCOSP/index.php to verify their available consumer account numbers attached to this new site office namely Garacharma site office.

For any further inquiry or assistance, consumers may contact this office directly at 03192-250258 or via email jegaracharama@gmail.com and Toll Free No. 1800-345-1111 for any power related issues.

 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: The Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, Shri. Dilkhush Meena, IAS chaired a meeting with Engineers of PRIs to review the status of ongoing/upcoming projects of PRIs and Zilla Parishad, N&M Andaman. In the meeting, DC directed the Engineers to expedite the completion of all ongoing works in a time bound manner. Directions were also issued to restart the work, held up for any reasons by clearing ongoing issues. He directed to clear land disputes hindering the progress of works in consultation with revenue authorities. Further, directions were issued for early sanction of pending estimates at various levels. He also directed to expedite calling of tenders for all sanctioned works.
The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the Administration’s dedication to delivering high-quality infrastructure for the benefit of all citizens. He emphasized the importance of timely completion and adherence to quality standards and directed the Engineers to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing any challenges that arise.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: The Child Helpline 1098 under the Directorate of Social Welfare has conducted an online session on dated on 03/09/2024, The virtual meeting brought together Prayas NGOs, PRI Members, Asha Workers, Women Helpline, Teachers uniting them in a common cause to safeguard children’s rights and welfare. The WCD control Room is established at VIP road, Port Blair. The session was organized by Mrs. Beena Das, Helpline Administrator, CHL-1098.
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Social Welfare), emphasizes at the objective of this awareness among the Society about Child Helpline-1098, and also states that the children who were in need of care and protection will provide the assistance and care. The Child Helpline (1098) is a step towards creating a safer environment for every child and believes that the change brings towards the community.
Mrs. Susheela Bage (Call Operator) explains “The Role of the Father in Child Development”. The relationship between father and child has a deep impact on a child’s long term healthy development. Children whose fathers are involved in their daily care such as feeding, bathing and playing together, tend to be more confident and as they grow older, enjoy stronger social connections with peers. Through almost every studied culture, fathers have assumed three primary roles: the protector, the provider, and the disciplinarian. Fathers are important because they have the following impact on the child’s success, contribute to healthy emotional development, improve the child’s general wellbeing and provide financial support for their children.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: In the First time of the Zilla Parishad South Andaman (Atal Bhawan) Celebrated Vishwakarma puja on 17/09/2024 grandly, in this occasion Adhyaksha, ZP, SA, Officials and staffs of ZP, SA are participated in the Vishvakarma Puja and taken blessings of the lord Vishvakarma, the Zilla Parishad South Andaman arranged the Prasad and Bhog in the premises of ZP, SA.
The Visharjan program also held grandly on 18/09/2024 at 05.00pm.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: ICAR-KVK-Nimbudera, in collaboration with ICAR-Central Island Agriculture Research Institute, jointly organized a demonstration on the use of drone technology for optimizing agricultural resources from September 12-17, 2024, at Baratang, Ranagat (Janakpur, Dashrathpur), Billiground, Govindpur, Mayabunder (Karmatang, Webi), and Diglipur (Mohanpura, Austin) in the North and Middle Andaman district under the 100 Days Action Plan. The program aimed to raise awareness among farmers about the potential applications of agricultural drone technology, with the primary objective of optimizing resources for the benefit of farmers.
Dr. V. Damodaran, Senior Scientist and Head of ICAR-KVK, Nimbudera, stated that drone technology has emerged as a transformative tool in modern agriculture, saving time, reducing the cost of spray operations, minimizing the quantity of inputs, and providing farmers with unprecedented capabilities in monitoring and managing their crops and land.
Mr. Rakesh Dawar, SMS (Agronomy) at ICAR-KVK, Nimbudera, emphasized that drone technology revolutionizes agriculture by offering farmers aerial imaging capabilities for precise crop monitoring, pest detection, and field assessment. Drones provide efficient, precise, and sustainable solutions for modern farming. Mr. Tanmai Paul, Technical Officer at ICAR-KVK, highlighted that drones offer crop growers valuable tools for enhancing productivity, sustainability, and precision in crop management. As technology advances, drones are expected to play an increasingly integral role in modernizing farming practices, improving efficiency, productivity, and farmer welfare.
Participants were given practical insights into how drones can be effectively utilized to improve agricultural practices and resource management through live demonstrations. The program was organized under the overall guidance of Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director of ICAR-CIARI, Mr. Vijaypuram. A total of 150 farmers and farm women participated in this program, covering 55 acres of rice crop areas across 9 villages.

 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), GoI organized the 1st Anniversary celebration of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme today. The PM Vishwakarma scheme was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 17th September, 2023 which is aimed towards upskilling the Vishwakarmas (Artisans) nationwide with the knowledge of modern tools and techniques coupled with credit support through soft loan for expanding their business with the objective of bringing their upliftment of socio-economic status and prosperity.
In this regard, a mega event was organized at Wardha, Maharashtra today for celebration of the 1st anniversary of the Scheme, which was live telecast at more than 450 centres, nation-wide through video conferencing. The event at Wardha was graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in presence of Shri Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister, MSME, Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra and other dignitaries.
As part of the mega event, ITI, Dollygunj and VTI, Bakultala as part of Training Centers under the A&N Administration had also actively participated at the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT) Auditorium, Pahargaon, Sri Vijaya Puram today through Video Conferencing
The event was marked by Lighting of the Lamp by the august dignitaries and welcome address by Dr. Satyendra Singh Dursawat, Secretary (Industries). During the program, the ITI Dollygunj as a Training Centre displayed modern tools and equipments of the respective trades which were appreciated by the Hon’ble MP and the Chief Secretary.
The event was witnessed by Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, the Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Shri Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, IPS, Director General of Police, Shri Sudeep Rai Sharma, Chairperson, Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council, Senior Officers of A&N Administration and all other dignitaries who graced the occasion.
The event concluded with distribution of certificates of Skill training to the successful Vishwakaramas (Artisans) by Hon’ble MP, the Chief Secretary and other invited guests.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: SAI, A&N Islands in collaboration with SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), Thiruvananthapuram has decided to train the cyclists of Isles in Velodrome of SAI Thiruvananthapuram till the upcoming National Cycling Championships to be held in Chennai this year. SAI cycling coaches stated that Nicobar is brimming with talented cyclists and providing them training in Velodrome shall certainly lead to podium finish. For rowing, SAI A&N Islands has associated with SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), Jagatpur, Odisha to train the selected athletes for upcoming National rowing Championship to be held at Gorakhpur, UP.
To wish them good luck for their upcoming championships, Shri Sandeep Behera, IFS, DCF (Wildlife) and Ms. Shweta K. Sugathan, IPS, SP (ACU) were present at SAI, Netaji Stadium as chief guest and guest of honour. Shri Vinayak Chamadia, IAS, SDM, South Andaman also graced the occasion as special guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries appreciated the islanders’ passion for sports and motivated young sportspersons to win laurels for the A&N Islands.

Rabindranath Biswas
Diglipur, Sept. 20: CRC GSSS Diglipur inaugurated Samajik Chetana Kendra under ULLAS (NILP) by cutting the ribbon and lightening the lamp by Shri P R Sigaram, Pradhan Gram Panchayat Subhashgram along with Smti Sulochana, DEO Diglipur, Shirt. A. Elancheshian, Up-pradhan, Gram Panchayat Subhashgram, Shri. Ashutosh Dey, PGT Teacher In-charge 0555 Diglipur and other PRI members today. Programme coordinator Shri Subhendu Halder, PGT (Master Trainer, NILP) welcomed the guests and addressed the gathering on the ULLAS/NILP programme. He explained the role of Samajik Chetana Kendra and the mode in which classes can be conducted for learners. All the surveyors under CRC GSSS Diglipur and Teachers of GSSS Diglipur participated in the inaugural programme. Speaking on the occasion, Smti Sulochana DEO Diglipur stressed the roles and importance of the ULLAS/NILP programme and said how Samajik Chetana Kendra can be helpful to all the learners. She also advised the surveyors to motivate the learners for better utilization of Samajik Chetana Kendra. The program concluded with the vote of thanks given by Shri fubhendu Halder, PGT (Master Trainer, NILPY.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: 2nd Round of counseling shall be held on 23rd September, 2024 (Monday) for admission to fill up some vacant seats of Post-graduate (PG) courses in JNRM.
Hence, the candidates interested to take admission to these courses are advised to attend the counseling in the respective inter-disciplinary departments, JNRM, Port Blair.
Those who fail to attend the counseling 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, and the admission will be closed on the same day.
Candidates who have applied for admission to these courses are asked to be present by 9.00 AM on the respective date.