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RESUMING OPERATION OF SEAPLANE RESIDENTS OF LONG ISLAND FIRST SEEKS  OPERATION OF HELI-SERVICES IN ABANDONED  HELI-PAD Port Blair, Jan 28: report BY ROHIT  During the Republic Day address, the Lt Governor informed that the proposal for expansion and modernization of the helicopter fleet is in the stage of approval. Under Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN scheme), he said, the routes for operating Sea Plane service between Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep and Long Island have been identified. To start this service, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has given Letter of Award to the selected Airline Operator through bids. For the construction of Water Aerodromes, the work for obtaining Environment and CRZ Clearance is going on. The Lt Governor has announced that the UT administration will be restarting the seaplane services in the Islands, along with other tourism spots, seaplane services will also be introduced at Long Island. While welcoming the proposal o...

ANTCC CELEBRATES 74TH REPUBLIC DAY   Port Blair, Jan 28 report by ROHIT Along with the entire Nation, the  Andaman &Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee has commemorated the 74th years Celebrations of the Republic Day of India on 26th January 2023 at Gandhi Bhavan, Port Blair in a befitting manner. The PCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder has unfurled the National Tricolor on 7:45 AM followed by National Anthem by all the office bearers of Pradesh Congress Committee, District Congress, Block Congress, City Congress and Frontal Organizations viz. Youth Congress, Mahila Congress, Seva Dal, NSUI, INTUC, PRI members, All cells and general public with patriotic fervour. The Freedom Fighters were especially remembered on this Occasion  for their incomparable Courage and Contributions towards building a  Democratic Nation. Shri. Halder said that on this day in the year 1950 the Indian Constitution came into force which made India a sovereign, socialist...

BYE-ELECTION DATE ANNOUNCED Port Blair, Jan 28:  report by ROHIT In pursuance of Notification No. 5-2/EC/A&N/2022 dated 27.01.2023 issued by Election Commission (UTs) and the same was published in the Daily Telegram and Official Gazette of Andaman & Nicobar Administration. The Director of Panchayats and Municipal Elections called for a meeting with all the political parties of A&N Islands on 27.01.2023 at 11.00 AM in the Conference hall of the District Office, South Andaman. The Director of Panchayat and Municipal Elections discussed about the Model Code of Conduct by all the political parties during the ensuing Bye-election for which polling date has been declared on 27.02.2023 (Monday) to fill up vacant posts of Gram Panchyat Ward Members of Constituencies Hutbay-11 of Gram Panchayt Hutbay under Little Andaman Tehsil, Diglipur-3 of Gram Panchayat Diglipur under Diglipur Tehsil and Karmatang-3 of Gram Panchayat Rampur under Mayabunder Tehsil respectively.

RELIGIOUS EVENTS HELD TO MARK THE JAYANTI OF “GURU GOBIND SINGH “ report by rohit PORT BLAIR, 4TH JAN, 2023 As part of celebrations to mark the birth anniversary of 10th Guru of Sikh’s series of religious events are being organised by the Sikh Community in isles. Special prayers are being held in Gurudwara for the prosperity and well-being of fellow people. Reading and listening sessions of Guru Gobind's poetry are being held. Discussions on Guru Gobind's life are also being organised to spread the message of Guru Gobind Singh. In Port Blair, today evening “Nagar Kirtan '' was organised by the sikh community that passed through major streets of the city. Earlier in the morning, “Guru ka Langar” was organised in Gurudwara. Guru Gobind Singh is best known for rising against the Mughal rulers and safeguarding the interests of people from the invaders. He was a benevolent man who preached justice, peace, and equality for all. He lived the life of a s...

67TH POLICE CONSTABLE BATCH OF A&N POLICE RECEIVES AWARD FROM PBMC report by rohit Port Blair, Jan 4: The 67th Police Constable Batch of Andaman Nicobar Police has received an Award for cleanliness drives by PBMC in associated with GIZ. In this regard, Smti. U. Kavitha Uday Kumar, Chairperson PBMC has given memento to the 67th Police Constable Batch of Andaman Nicobar Police on 03rd January 2023 in connection with Swachh Sarvekshan-2023. This Police batch is always involves in conducting various kinds of social activities, which includes organizing cleanliness drives, giving assistance to medically needy people by Fundraising, arranging blood for needy people, providing meals to orphanages etc.  On 10th December 2022, this 67th PC batch donated an amount Rs. 21,750/- (Twenty One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Rupees Only) towards treatment of girl child D/o Shri. G. Kodanda Rao R/o Haddo, Port Blair who is suffering from health issue. The 67th Police Constable Batch i...

Diglipur, Jan 02:  report by rohit One mahout was killed by an elephant in Basadek, Milangram early this morning. As per the reports available, Shri Mear Barla, aged about 59 years s/o Prabhu Dayal Barla, who was a permanent labour in Forest Department was working with elephant to drag the logs. Suddenly, the elephant went viral and started running. Due to this, the log which was dragging through tying the chain went over him and the mahout Barla died on the spot. He left 4 kids. The post mortem was held in the afternoon and the body was handed over to the family...