Port Blair, Jan 28: Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Member of Parliament of Andaman & Nicobar Islands has voiced a pressing concern regarding the absence of battery backup in BSNL mobile towers in the Shoal Bay 8 area.

Numerous residents of Shoal Bay 8 have brought to the attention of the Member of Parliament about the challenges they face due to the lack of battery backup in the BSNL mobile towers. This issue becomes particularly severe during power outages, resulting in a complete breakdown of mobile networks. Such disruptions pose a significant risk as they hinder the ability to seek help during emergencies, including fire or medical issues.

Port Blair, Jan 28: Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Former State President BJP-ANI, congratulates Harish Kumar, nominated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, as the National Leader leading 8 Indian youths to the Ship For World Youth Program in Tokyo, Japan, from January 24th to February 21st February.

Port Blair, Jan 28: The Andaman Association of Tour Operators celebrated India's 75th Republic Day in a befitting manner at Corbyn’s Cove beach.

The President of AATO Shri. M. Vinod unfurled the National Flag which was followed by the National Anthem. Apart from AATO members, a large number of Water Sports Operators of Corbyn’s Cove, local residents, tourists and duty staff deployed at the beach took part in the ceremony.

Port Blair, Jan 28: The Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) in co-ordination with Blood Centre, G.B. Pant Hospital, Directorate of Health Services, supported Mukhyalaya Tatrakshak Kshetra Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (A & N), Port Blair to organize a blood donation camp at Spectrum Indoor Sport Complex, Panipath Road, Haddo, Port Blair on 25/01/2024 on the occasion of 48th Coast Guard Raising Day. Altogether 60 units of blood were donated by the voluntary donors.

Port Blair, Jan 28: A cultural program was organized by the Hope Foundation on the occasion of National Girl Child Day on Jan 24, 2024. The Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma was the Chief Guest on the occasion, along with Shri Ravichandran, Ward Councillor of Ward No. 09 as the Guest of honor.

Addressing the audience, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma enlightened the importance of education, sports and motivation among girls. He added that girls are not behind boys in any field these days and that girls today are capable of doing everything that a boy can do.