Port Blair, Feb 27: In a notable achievement, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have once again reached a significant milestone, securing the top position with 96.67% among Union Territories and secured the 7th Rank among the States/UTs in the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) PRAGATI Dashboard of the National Crime Records Bureau, New Delhi for the month of January 2024.The CCTNS is a flagship project of the Ministry of Home Affairs, which aims to create a nationwide networked infrastructure for the integration of all Police stations across the country. The Andaman and Nicobar Police has achieved this milestone by achieving 100% connectivity among its Police stations, replicating 100% data from SDC to NDC, and ensuring a 100% response rate on the NCRP helpline, among other accomplishments, for the month of January 2024. Andaman & Nicobar Islands has consistently maintained its high ranking in CCTNS among all States/UTs including the first position for the 3rd time within eight months.

Port Blair, Feb 27: The Grand Inauguration of the DGP Cup 2024 Season-II T-20 League-cum-Knockout Cricket Tournament organized by the Andaman & Nicobar Police was a resounding success, marked by grandeur and enthusiasm. Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, DGP of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, graced the occasion as the chief guest, adding prestige to the event with his presence.

Port Blair, Feb 27: ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI) for the first time conducted skill development training on “Freshwater Ornamental Fish Culture for Entrepreneurship Development for Nicobarese Youth” at ICAR-CIARI, Garacharma, on February 23–25, 2024. The training was conducted under the Schedule Tribe Component in association with NABARD, Port Blair, and DST, New Delhi under the chairmanship of Dr. E. B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair.

A&N Police Incorporates Student Police Experiential Learning (SPEL) Programme

Port Blair, Feb 27: The Andaman and Nicobar Police Department through a ground breaking and transformative community-centric approach in collaboration with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Andaman Nicobar Administration under the visionary leadership of Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police and supervision of Shri. Manjeet Sheoran, IPS, Principal PTS Prothrapur adopts and incorporates Students Police Experiential Learning (SPEL) Programme in PS Aberdeen, Pahargaon, Chatham, Humfrigunj, Ograbraj, Bambooflat and Mayabunder, aimed at revolutionizing law enforcement training and nurturing the next generation of proficient and community-oriented officers.

Port Blair, Feb. 27: The Chief Electoral Officer, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri B.S Jaglan, IAS is on a day long visit to Campbell Bay, the Southernmost Tehsil of A&N Islands. He reached Campbell Bay today, underscoring the importance of meticulous preparations for upcoming General Election to Lok Sabhha, 2024. In a proactive move to ensure seamless electoral process, the CEO convened a meeting with Assistant Commissioner, Campbell Bay, Shri Abhishekh Gulia, the AERO, Campbell Bay, Shri P.K. Singh and all Sector Officers of Great Nicobar Island at APWD, Guest House.