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Port Blair, May 29: Like every year, the Directorate of Health Services will be observing ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on 31st May 2013. The theme of this year is ‘Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship’.
To highlight the importance of World No Tobacco Day and to mark the day various IEC activities will be carried out by all the Health Institutions of this union territory involving PRIs, Para Medical Personal, Anganwadi Workers, Youth Clubs, ASHAs and NGOs to create awareness among general public about the ill effects of tobacco consumption and its associated risk, Law dealing with prohibition of advertisement and sponsorship of tobacco products.
The ultimate goal of the observance of World No Tobacco Day is to contribute to protect present and future generations not only from these devastating health consequences, but also against the social, environmental and economic scourges of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.
The main function will be organised at Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall, Ferrargunj on 31st May 2013 at 10.00am. Shri Mohammed Safique, Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti, Ferrargunj will be the chief guest on the occasion.
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Port Blair, May 28: There have been several complaints regarding non-refund of STS Bus tickets for travel on the ATR, booked in advance by intending travellers. On several occasions, either due to the fault of the State Transport Service or due to emergencies arising at the passengers end, travel is not possible and ultimately the passengers are at loss. On many occasions passengers have a good amount of their hard earned money due to no cancellation procedures in place.
Advance booking of tickets in departments like Transport and Shipping has been introduced since long. While the Shipping Services has excelled atleast by introducing STARS, with fool proof arrangements to refund money for unavoidable situations, the Directorate of Transport appears to prefer the outdated rule of purchase and forget.
There are also suggestions being received in Andaman Chronicle such as, ‘Since tickets are issued 10 days in advance, there is every possibility of change in travel plans. Under such changed scenario, the STS must think of introducing cancellation procedures for Express service tickets’.
It can be expected that the concerned authorities of Directorate of Transport, a service department of A&N Administration would look into the issue and rectify the loopholes in ticketing procedures, in the interest of the general public.
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Port Blair, May 28: The Port Blair Municipal Council has cautioned the general public against dumping unauthorised construction materials, debris etc. which has become a nuisance in the city. In a Press Note issued today, the Secretary PBMC issued an advisory not to dump such materials at the brim/ embankment of the roads. The general public has also been suggested to pass on information on such illegal dumping on PBMC’s Helpline No. 231179 & 245789 for lifting of such materials from the construction site itself. Throwing of debris/malba/garbage on roadside will attract punitive action, said the Secretary.
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Port Blair, May 27: The PCC President Kuldeep Rai Sharma has strongly recommended for renewal of MOU to be signed between A&N Administration and Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi for the welfare of the Patients of these islands.
In his letter to the Administrator, Sharma noted that the MOU signed between A&N Administration and Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi for getting the services of Super Specialists in GBP Hospital has expired in the month of November 2012 but has not been renewed. In the absence of further renewal of the MOU, the monthly visit of Super Specialists from AIMS, Kochi has been stopped.
The PCC President has further intimated the Lt Governor that the visit of such Super Specialists is very much essential for the people of these remote islands as most of them cannot proceed to Mainland for specialized treatment due to various reasons.
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Port Blair, May 27: On hearing the sad news of Naxalite attack in Chattishgarh during Congress's Parivartan Yatra, an emergency meeting was called at Gandhi Bhavan where the leaders and members of ANTCC, DCC, Pradesh Youth Congress, City Congress, Seva Dal, Mahila Congres and INTUC have strongly condemned the attack on democracy of our country.
PCC President Shri Nand Lal Patel, Senior Leader Mahendra Karma, Shri Udai Mudaliar and several dedicated workers were killed while senior leader Shri Vidya Charan Shukla and many others seriously injured.
In a message, the ANTCC leaders said that in this critical and sad moment, they remain with the family members of the departed souls and also with the injured leaders. Two minutes silence was also observed in the honour of the departed souls.
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Port Blair, May 26: The President, Office bearers and members of the Andaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry deeply mourn the demise of Shri G.L. Sharma, Ex-President of the Chamber. Shri G.L. Sharma, during his five decades of presence in the islands has left an indefeasible mark on the economy of the islands and his pivotal role in the development of Andaman Timber Industries, one of the premier wood based industries between 1960-1990, will always be remembered, said a communication from the Chamber’s past president Shri Mohamed H. Jadwet.
Again under his leadership between1983-1987 the Chamber was greatly strengthened by his visionary leadership and he tirelessly worked not only for the betterment of economy of the islands but also the upliftment of the people at large by associating himself with social organisations like Rotary Club, Chinmaya Mission and Rajasthan Manch. His contribution will always be remembered and in his demise the islands have lost an important and distinguished leader, added the communication.
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Port Blair, May 27: Along with other parts of the Country, the Pradesh Congress Committee also observed the 49th death Anniversary of the first and former Prime Minister of India Pdt. Jawaharlal Nehru. At the outset the Vice President Hamid Ali garlanded the portrait of the great Indian leader and spoke about his noble deeds for the betterment of India for which he is also known as founder of modern India. Floral tribute was also paid by the leaders and members of PCC, DCC, City Congress, Mahila Congress, Seva Dal, Youth Congress and INTUC. The death anniversary of this leader who was also a great writer and historian, also observed by the Party leaders in other parts of islands also.