Archives for November 12, 2024

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 12: Mr. Abdul Sajid, Vice President of Dhairya NGO, has written a letter to the Directorate of Shipping Services on behalf of the regular passengers commuting on the ferry route between Chatham and Bambooflat.
In his letter, he requested the introduction of quarterly and half-yearly pass options. Currently, commuters rely on monthly passes, which require frequent renewals—a challenge for many due to busy work schedules. Mr. Sajid’s proposal aims to ease the renewal process, providing added convenience to regular passengers.
In addition to requesting flexible pass options, Mr. Sajid also emphasized the need for more vehicle and passenger ferries on this route. With the area’s growing population and expanding settlements, congestion on ferries has increased significantly. He highlighted that the addition of more ferries would help reduce overcrowding and improve the daily commuting experience.
The letter acknowledged the Directorate of Shipping Services for maintaining well-managed ferry services and responding to past feedback. Passengers and community members are hopeful for continued improvements to ensure reliable and convenient transportation for all.
A copy of the letter was also sent to the Secretary of the Directorate of Shipping Services in Sri Vijayapuram to reinforce the importance of these requests for the local community.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 12: The State and District level observance of World Pneumonia Day was held today, marking the official launch of the SAANS (Social Awareness & Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully) Campaign. This initiative, coordinated by the District Health Society (SA) along with the State Health Society and Directorate of Health Services, aims to raise awareness and drive action on childhood pneumonia prevention and treatment. The campaign will continue until February 28, 2025.
The event, which took place at the Directorate of Industries’ conference hall, was followed by a one-day training session for ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives) to equip them with the necessary skills to raise awareness about pneumonia protection, prevention, and treatment. The training also focused on enhancing early identification and care for childhood pneumonia cases.
Dr. Suja Anthony, Director of Health Services, graced the occasion, alongside Dr. Avijit Roy, Deputy Director/JS (FW), Dr. Sunil Kumar, Chief Medical Officer (S), Mr. B. Nagendra, District Programme Manager, DHS(SA), and Medical Officers from the Rashtriya Bal SwasthyaKaryakram (RBSK). During the event, the DHS and Deputy Director (FW) emphasized the importance of the SAANS Campaign and its goal of empowering AHSA workers and ANMs to raise awareness at the community level. The focus is on strengthening the health system to prevent and manage childhood pneumonia.
The SAANS Campaign 2024-25 carries the tagline, “Pneumonia nahi, tohbachpansahi”, which highlights the importance of a pneumonia-free childhood for healthy development.
Dr. Shweta, MO, RBSK, welcomed the gathering and stressed the need for community cooperation. The general public has been urged to support ANMs and ASHAs in their efforts to identify pneumonia cases early and ensure timely treatment for children under the age of five.
The SAANS Campaign aims to significantly reduce childhood pneumonia cases through public awareness, community engagement, and strengthened healthcare delivery. The continued support of the public is crucial in ensuring the success of this vital initiative.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 12: The 5th South Andaman Rural Area Conference of CPI (M) held recently has elected a 11-member Area Committee. The newly elected Area Committee met at the side-lines of the Area Conference and elected D. Laxman Rao as Secretary of the South Andaman Rural Area Committee.
A permanent resident of Haddo, D. Laxman Rao shifted residence to Bambooflat a few years ago. A prominent person among the Telugu community in these islands, D. Laxman Rao was closely associated with various organizations of Telugu community in the past.
The newly formed Area Committee has decided to strengthen the Party and mass organizations in the South Andaman rural areas by involving people from all walks of life.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 12: The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India and Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration jointly with the support of NFDB, Hyderabad will be organizing an ‘Investors’ Meet’ on ‘Investment opportunities in Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector of A&N Islands’ on Nov.14, 2024 at Taj Exotica, Swaraj Dweep.
The major focus of Investors’ meet is preparation of Roadmap for utilizing 65,400 MT Tuna resource potential, preparation of plan for launching of commercial Seaweed farming and Cage Culture and judicious utilization of Brackishwater area identified by A&N Administration for Shrimp Farming and Crab fattening.
The A&N Administration in its lead presentation will detail about the status of various developmental activities, recent achievements in the sector, the way forward and facilitations offered by A&N Administration for setting up Fisheries and Aquaculture establishments in the Islands. The Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Cochin will deliver a presentation session on Export Promotion from A&N Islands while Indian Council of Agriculture Research will present the Roadmap for development of Mariculture in the Islands and BoBP-IGO, Chennai will deal with a session on Development of Tuna Fisheries and Value Chain in A&N Islands.
Interactive sessions will be held with the representatives of FICCI, ASSOCHAM, Confederation of India, Seafood Exporters Association of India, Seaweed Association of India and A&N Fisheries Industry.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 12: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for National Sports Awards 2024. The following National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports and games.
• The ‘Arjuna Award’ is given for outstanding performance by a sportsperson.
• The ‘Arjuna Award (Lifetime)’ will be given for lifetime contribution to sports development.
• The ‘Dronacharya Award’ goes to coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events.
• The ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar Award’ is given to any corporate entity, public or private and NGOs, which has played a visible role in any or more than one area of sports promotion and development.
The applications of eligible sportspersons, coaches, and entities for the awards must be submitted at the online portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in by registering themselves by Nov.14, 2024. Guidelines for above awards may be downloaded from online portal itself under the ‘knowledge hub tab’ in the portal.