Port Blair, March 19: With the announcement of General Elections-2024 by the Election Commission of India on 16/03/2024, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect.

In this regard, the Election Commission of India has issued the following instructions to regulate road shows to avoid any inconvenience to the general public/commuters during road shows which is detailed as under :-

Port Blair, March 19: In view of the ensuing General Election 2024 Lok Sabha, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force. All applications relating to advertisements/banners/posters/election pamphlets and other publicity materials to be printed in print and electronic media may be sent to Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) for its approval. Concerned person/Political Parties may submit their application to the Member, MCMC, Shri K. Biju Nair, Media Cell, functioning in the Conference Hall on the 2nd Floor of the Directorate of IP&T, Port Blair, with immediate effect. For more information, contact- 9434261914/9434261478.

Port Blair, March 19: The cargo vessel MV Chuglam will sail for Car Nicobar on 23.03.2024 at 1000 hrs from Haddo/Chatham Jetty and will sail back to Port Blair immediately after discharging/loading of cargo at Car Nicobar. Booking of cargo will commence from 20.03.2024 onwards between 0900 hrs & 1300 hrs at Commercial Wing, DSS. 

Port Blair, March 19: In view of the Parliamentary Election 2024, the general public have been informed that the Election Commission of India has prescribed special provisions in addition to the normal provisions for voting by Voters belonging to the Senior Citizen (85+ years), Persons with Disabilities (Benchmark Disability 40% and above) and COVID affected categories, who cannot vote in person at their respective Polling Stations.

Port Blair, March 19: The vessel MV Kalighat will sail for Little Andaman on 21.03.2024 at 1000 hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail back to Port Blair on the same day at 2100 hrs from Little Andaman. Passengers may book their tickets from DSS e-ticketing portal (https://dss.andaman.gov.in/eticketing) and from STARS Ticketing Counter from 20.03.2024 onwards between 9 am & 4 pm.