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SOUTH ANDAMAN POLICE REGISTERS TWO NDPS CASES, ARREST TWO PERSONS report by ROHIT report by ROHIT Sri Vijay Puram, Oct 25 : In a series of successful operations conducted during this week, the South Andaman District Police have arrested two drug peddlers and seized 2.341 kg of ganja. The arrest of these drug peddlers and the seizure of such a significant quantity of ganja in just one week underscores our commitment to ensuring a drug-free society.  Based on specific intelligence inputs, the team of Police Station Aberdeen conducted targeted raids at two different locations in this week. On 24/10/2024, a raid was executed at Phoenix Bay by the dedicated team led by Insp. Vishal Ram, SHO PS Aberdeen, the team comprised of Inspector MithunKirtania, Sub Inspector AbhishekHaldar, Head Constable S Jiju, Constables Jairaj, MohdRafique, JagdishBabu, Surender Singh and NawElieen. The raid leading to apprehension of one RajibSarkar, 33 years, private worker R/o Delanipur with 2.1...

FIRE SAFETY ADVISORY FOR DIWALI FESTIVAL Report By ROHIT Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 24: The Andaman & Nicobar Fire and Emergency Services extends warm Diwali greetings to all and wishes for a joyful celebration. To ensure a safe, peaceful and incident-free Diwali  we kindly urge the public to follow essential fire safety measures as outlined below: Do’s: • Buy quality firecrackers that are legally approved to minimize the risk of accidents. • Light fire crackers in open areas like parks or large grounds, away from buildings, vehicles and flammable substances. • Keep of bucket of water readily available in case of fire emergencies. • Prefer to wear cotton garments to reduce the risk of fire related injuries, as synthetic fabrics can catch fire easily. • Always have an adult supervising children while bursting fire crackers. • After bursting, dispose the used fire crackers in a bucket of water to avoid any incident. • Avoid lighting multiple firecrackers together to preven...

DIGLIPUR POLICE CRACK RS. 2.5 LAKH GOLD BURGLARY CASE IN 24 HOURS, TWO ARRESTED report by ROHIT Diglipur, Oct 23: A case of burglary involving gold ornaments valued at Rs. 2.5 lakhs was reported at PS Diglipur on 21/10/2024. The case was promptly resolved through the efforts of the PS Diglipur team, resulting in the arrest of two accused persons and the recovery of the stolen property within 24 hours. Reportedly, on 21/10/2024, a burglary case involving gold ornaments valued at Rs. 2.5 lakhs was received at PS Diglipur by SmtiDipikaMistry, W/oShriMithunKar (26 yrs), R/o RK Gram, near VKZPV School, Diglipur. Based on her complaint, a case under relevant section of BNS 2023 was registered and a dedicated team led by Inspr. Vijay Kumar, SHO PS Diglipur and consisting of HC SanjitMadhu, PCsBijoySarkar, Susen Das, YasirArafath, Suresh & Soma Dey was constituted. The team promptly mobilized their network of informers and meticulously examined all available local CCTV footage ...

MASSIVE AGITATION BY CAMPBELL BAY RESIDENTS OVER ERRATIC SUPPLY OF LPG CYLINDERS  report by ROHIT Campbell Bay, Oct 22: Residents of three Panchayats of Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar on 21st October 2024, resorted to protest demanding uninterrupted supply of LPG cylinders. LPC consumers in Campbell Bay are enraged over irregular supply of cooking gas in the region. Any disruption in the supply of LPG means a harrowing time for households and the reasons cited by the CCS Ltd, supplying the essential commodity offer them no comfort. The LPG consumers of three Panchayts of Campbell Bay region, totally about 2600 LPG consumets are facing hardship due to non-supply of timely LPG refills in this region. Residents of this region villages are waiting for the supply of LPG refills for the past four months. According to some villagers, the LPG refills were supplied in the first week of June 2024, and since no LPG refills were supplied till date. As per the discussions held wi...

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT INCREASES MINIMUM WAGE RATES FOR WORKERS 2ND WAGE ENHANCEMENT IN 2024 BASED ON FLUCTUATION IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 30: report by ROHIT  The central government has announced an increase in minimum wage rates through a revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). This revision is intended to help workers, particularly those in the unorganized sector, better manage the rising cost of living. This will be effective from October 1, 2024. The revised wages will benefit workers across various sectors, including building construction, loading and unloading, watch and ward, sweeping, cleaning, housekeeping, mining, and agriculture. These sectors are categorized under central sphere establishments. The minimum wage rates are structured according to skill levels — unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled — and are further differentiated by geographical regions categorised as areas A, B, and C. Under the new revision f...

POWER CUTS ON SEPT 28 DUE TO MAINTENANCE report by ROHIT             SRI VIJAYA PURAM, SEPT 27:  Power supply will remain suspended at Shoal Bay-Ferrargunj Feeder: from Gudda Tolly to Ram Nagar and Ferrargunj Junction to Jirkatang No. 2 and Hope Town- Panel-V Feeder: Chunna Bhatta, Panighat, Hope Town, & Mount Manipur on Sept. 28 from 8 am to 3 pm in connection for ABC erection work near Shaitan Khari Junction of Shoal Bay Ferrargunj feeder under Ferrargunj Sub -division & for erection of New cut point at Chunna Bhatta of Panel-V Feeder under Hope Town area...