Archives for January 12, 2025

Shaheed Dweep, Jan. 12:The Vivekananda Mela kicked off on an exhilarating note this evening at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Playground, Shaheed Dweep, radiating excitement and joy across the event. Organized by Gram Panchayat, Neil Kendra, Shaheed Dweep, the Mela was inaugurated by the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, by cutting the ribbon in the presence of Secretary (Fisheries/IP&T/Art & Culture), Smt. Jyoti Kumari, IAS and officers of A&N Administration, local PRI Members, excited residents of the Island and curious visitors.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary congratulated the Mela Committee for organizing the wonderful Mela wherein all the locals and tourists could enjoy their evening. He congratulated all for the celebration of the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and asked to follow the values and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
Vivekananda’s life is full of values and inspiration which motivates every person, he said. He urged the younger generation to make their life more meaningful by emulating the path shown by Swamiji. The Chief Secretary through a story from the life of Swami Vivekananda motivated the children to be focused on their goal/aim and not to get distracted with the negative things around them.
The Chief Secretary appreciated the colorful cultural programmes presented by the school children, especially the dance performances of tiny tots of GSSS Shaheed Dweep.
Earlier, paying rich tributes, the Chief Secretary garlanded the portrait of Swami Vivekananda on the occasion. He also visited the Govt. Stalls set up at the Mela Ground and interacted with the officials present there.
In her welcome address, the Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Neil Kendra, Smt. Pinkey Das informed that since 1993,’Vivekananda Mela’ is organized at Shaheed Dweep involving all the people to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The Mela which was inaugurated today will continue upto January 18 during which cultural programmes and sports events will be organized for the entertainment of the general public and visitors, she added.
Colorful cultural programmes viz. folk dances of different States and speech & skit on the life of Swami Vivekananda presented by the school students of Shaheed Dweep drew loud applause from the audience. The inaugural function concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by the Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti, Prothrapur, Ms. Champa Das.
Soon after the inauguration, people were seen frequenting the stall put up in the Mela. During the weeklong Mela, visitors can immerse themselves in this lively atmosphere, indulging in a delightful array of delicious eatables and snacks being sold at the Mela. Those with a love for handicrafts and local merchandise will find an enticing range of unique items to explore and cherish. Various Departments of the Administration have also set up vibrant stalls that beautifully showcase their activities and remarkable achievements, drawing the attention of both islanders and tourists. The atmosphere was brimming with festivity, making it a delightful evening for everyone.
The highlight of the evening was the series of colorful cultural programmes, featuring enchanting dances and captivating performances by children, adding energy and fervor to the celebration. For those looking to indulge in some sports activities, the Mela brings an array of exciting activities to engage and energize visitors of all ages. Those visiting Shaheed Dweep can soak in the festive spirit and create memorable moments during this wonderful event.

 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 12:The Bye-election for Gram Panchayat Samiti Member for Paschimsagar under Diglipur Tehsil, Member Constituency of Nabagram-1 of the Gram Panchayat Nabagram under Diglipur Tehsil and Member Constituency of Hope Town-1 of the Gram Panchayat Hope Town under Ferrargunj Tehsil respectively were held on 12/01/2025 (Sunday) from 8 AM to 5 PM. The polled materials have been kept in the identified strong rooms and the entire election process was held in a free, fair and transparent manner.

The polled percentages for the respective Gram Panchayat Members and Panchayat Samiti Member Constituencies are as under:-

Sl. No.	Name of the GPM/Pradhan Constituencies	Total Polled Percentage
1	Gram Panchayat Member Constituency Hope Town-1 of Gram Panchayat Hope Town under Ferrargunj Tehsil.             (Seat-  General)	76.66
2	Gram Panchayat Member Constituency Nabagram-1 of Gram Panchayat Nabagram under Diglipur Tehsil.       (Seat- General)	75.25
3	Panchayat Samiti Member of Gram Panchayat Paschimsagar under Diglipur Tehsil.(Seat- General)	61.20

The counting of votes of the aforesaid Gram Panchayat Member shall be held on 15/01/2025 from 8 am onwards at their respective counting centre.

 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 12:The Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, A&N Administration in association with Department of Education, JNRM, NYK, SAI and Ramakrishna Mission organized a Yoga Session, a Youth Rally and a special painting event ‘Art for Cause’ today to celebrate the National Youth Day 2025 on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Altogether, 800 youth from various educational institutions and general public of Sri Vijaya Puram participated in various programmes.
Addressing the gathering at the main function as the chief guest at the Vivekananda Statue, JNRM, Sri Vijaya Puram, the Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, motivated the students/youth present in good numbers and urged them to move forward in a focussed manner to achieve success in whatever field they choose. He also informed the students about the epoch making speech by Swami Vivekananda at the final session of the Parliament of Religions on September 27, 1893, in Chicago, America.
On this occasion, a Yoga session was conducted from 6 am to 7.30 am at Netaji Stadium Ground followed by a Youth Rally at 8 am from Netaji Stadium. Shri Omkaratmanand, Secretary, RK Mission, Sri Vijaya Puram flagged off the Youth Rally from Netaji Stadium which culminated at Swami Vivekananda statue at JNRM. The rally started from Netaji Stadium and passed through Clock Tower – Model School- Post Office- Bengali Club- LIC Building – Gandhi Statue- Clock Tower- Narayan Chowk- Swimming Pool- Girls School- R.K. Mission and culminated at Vivekananda Statue JNRM, Sri Vijaya Puram.
In addition, a special painting event ‘Art for Cause’ was also conducted by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs and Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Sri Vijaya Puram at 10 am in Andaman Club, Sri Vijaya Puram.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 12: Under the provisions of Rule 4.3 (a) 7 (a) to (e) of the Excise Policy & 9(iii) of the bar guidelines issued by the Administration vide Order No. 4192 dated 18/11/2008 respectively, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District has ordered the following days to be observed as “DRY DAYS” in connection with “Bye-election to Gram Panchayat Hope Town under Ferrargunj Tehsil”, South Andaman District.

Dry Day to be observed on	Remarks
12.01.2025(Sunday)	During the day of Polling (8 am to 5 pm)
15.01.2025(Wednesday)	During the day of Counting

No liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and establishments selling/serving liquor shall be permitted to sell/serve liquor to anyone whosoever on the aforesaid days.

People have also been requested to keep themselves away from consuming any kind of spirituous and fermented liquor/wines or display the same for sale on the above mentioned date.

This Order is applicable to IMFL vending licensees i.e. ANIIDCO, CSD Canteen, all Defence Canteen, Police Mess and all private bar licensees functioning at Ferrargunj Tehsil, South Andaman District.

 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 12: Jan Applications have been invited from Boys and Girls for admission to Class VIII in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Deharadun for Jan. 2026 term. The written examination for the admission will be held on 01 June 2025. The eligibility criterions for admission are as mentioned below:
Educational Qualification: The candidate should either be studying in Class VII or passed Class VII from any recognized school at time of admission to RIMC, i.e. on 01 Jan, 2026.
Age: The candidate should be in the age bracket of 11 ½ to 13 years as on 01 Jan 2026, i.e. they should not be born earlier than 02 Jan 2013 and not later than 01 July, 2014.
Procedure to obtain Application forms: The Prospectus-cum-Application form and Booklet of Old Question Papers can be obtained from RIMC, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, PIN-248003 through the following methods:-
a)Online Payment: The Prospectus-cum-Application form and Booklet of Old Question Papers can be obtained by making online payment of Rs.600/- for General Candidates & Rs.555/- for SC/ST candidates on RIMC website www.rimc.gov.in (on receipt of payment, the Prospectus-Cum-Application form and Booklet of Old Question Papers will be dispatched by Speed Post only) or
b) By sending Demand Draft: The prospectus- cum-Application form and Booklet of Old Question Papers can be obtained by sending a written request with a demand draft of Rs.600/- for General Candidates & Rs.555/- for SC/ST candidates along with caste certificate in favour of “THE COMMANDANT RIMC FUND”, DRAWEE BRANCH, HDFC BANK, BALLUPUR CHOWK, DEHRADUN, (BANK CODE-1399), UTTARAKHAND. The address should be typed/ written clearly in CAPITAL LETTERS with PIN code and contact number. RIMC will not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit of prospectus caused by an illegible or incomplete address. The delay in part of the Postal Department is not the responsibility of RIMC.
The Application Form issued by RIMC only shall be valid. Application Forms locally printed/ photocopied and without RIMC Hologram (seal) shall not be accepted. No refund of application fee will be done under any condition.
The Documents required are:
• Birth certificate (issued by Municipal Corporation/ Gram Panchayat)
• Domicile Certificate of the candidate.
• SC/ST certificate (Where applicable)
A certificate from the Principal of the current school in which the candidate is studying with photograph attested stating that date of birth (as per school records) and the class in which candidate is studying is to be submitted in original.
Photocopy of Aadhaar Card of the Candidate (both sides) is a mandatory requirement dialing of which application will be rejected.
Two passport size photographs.
Application form should reach respective State Governments (TGCE, Sri Vijaya Puram) by 31.03.2025. The Application Form must be sent to the State Government and not to the RIMC, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 12: For the first time at Katchal Island on January 9th and 10th, 2025 The 1st AC Cup Inter-School Football Tournament (Boys U-17) was held to bring together the best teams for Nancowrie Zone. The Chief Guest of the ceremony, Mr. Aditya Sangotra, DANICS, Assistant Commissioner of Nancowrie, lit the lamp in presence of Mr. Om Prakash, Assistant Education Officer, Nancowrie Zone. They were warmly welcomed by the Principal of GSSS Kapanga, Mr. Haripada Mandal.
Total six teams from the Nancowrie zone participated in the tournament. In a thrilling display of skill and determination, GSSS Kapanga emerged victorious, by defeating GSS Kuitasuk, Chowra. The event also featured several colorful programs, including a welcome ceremony, students showcased their talents through various attractive programs.
At the conclusion of the program, the Assistant Commissioner praised the teachers and children for their hard work and dedication, wishing them a bright future. Mrs. Shiny KS, PGT expressed her gratitude to all the guests and participants. The program was successfully anchored by Mr. Sumeet Ram, GTT and Mrs. Babita Wati, GTT.
Overall, the football tournament is a cherished tradition that brings the school community together and instills a sense of pride and sportsmanship in all who participate.

Katchal, Jan. 12: The much-anticipated First Assistant Commissioner Cup Inter-School Football Tournament concluded yesterday at Katchal Island, drawing the entire community together in a celebration of sports and camaraderie. Organized under the Nancowrie Sub-Division, the tournament featured six talented teams of under-17 boys from local schools, competing fiercely for first ever championship title.
The tournament kicked off on January 10, 2025, with enthusiastic participation from the schools viz. Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Goal Tekry (Kamorta); Govt. Senior Secondary School, Champin (Nancowry); Govt. Senior Secondary School, Kapanga (Katchal); Govt. Senior Secondary School, Bangali (Teressa); Govt. Model Secondary School, Kamorta and Govt. Secondary School, Kuitasuk (Chowra). The event was inaugurated by the Assistant Commissioner, Nancowry, Shri Aditya Sangotra in the presence of Shri Mohammed Yunus M, Block Development Officer, Shri Om Prakash, Assistant Education Officer, other officials and general public.
In the final match, held ysterday, the home team from Govt. Senior Secondary School, Kapanga emerged victorious, clinching the coveted trophy with a commanding performance against Govt. Secondary School, Kuitasuk.
The inaugural and concluding of the tournament witnessed colourful cultural and traditional performances by the students which captivated the minds and hearts of the crowd. The success of the First Assistant Commissioner Inter-School Football Tournament not only highlighted the athletic prowess of the island’s youth but also reaffirmed the importance of such initiatives in fostering unity, discipline, and healthy competition.
The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Shri. Aditya Sangotra, Assistant Commissioner, Nancowrie Sub-Division, who presented the coveted trophy to the triumphant team from Govt. Senior Secondary School, Kapanga and the runner-up trophy of Govt. Secondary School, Kuitasuk. In his address, Shri. Sangotra commended all the players for their remarkable sportsmanship and praised the event for fostering unity and promoting the spirit of healthy competition among the youth. Additionally, the best player of the tournament, fastest goal of the tournament, Best Striker, Best Defender and Best Goalkeeper were also felicitated with cash rewards.