Billiground, March 27: In a swift and efficient operation carried out on 27/03/2024, the Billiground Police successfully confiscated a significant quantity of illicit liquor at Govindpur-2 forest, Badamnallah.

Acting promptly on a tip, SI M.V Shiju Kumar, SHO, PS Billiground formed a specialized team consisting of ASI Muchray munda, I/c, OP Badamnallah, ASI (IRBn) Rajni Babu, PCs Anurudra Mondal and Mustafa. The proactive team successfully seized a significant quantity of 500 liters of Lehan, along with 03 Nos. iron drums, 04 Nos. plastic jerricane, various utensils, and timber materials used in the production process. These materials were clandestinely hidden within the jungle. Subsequently, all confiscated items were promptly destroyed, dealing a major blow to the illegal liquor manufacturing network.

Port Blair, March 27: Shri Ravi Joseph Lokku, IPS, has been appointed as the Police Observer for ANI Parliamentary Constituency by the Election Commission of India for the ensuing General Elections to Lok Sabha -2024.

Port Blair, March 27: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Regional Centre, Port Blair office has been shifted to its newly constructed building situated at VIP Road, Opp. Air Cargo Complex, P.O. Junglighat, Port Blair-744103, South Andaman District. All the IGNOU Learners, general public, officials are advised to contact /visit or send mails/letters to the above mentioned new address only.

Port Blair, March 27: With the announcement of Election Schedule by the Election Commission of India on March 16, 2024, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force. The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the ECI to regulate the activities of Political Parties and candidates prior to elections to provide a level playing field to the candidates and for conducting free, fair and transparent elections. The print, electronic and social media should adhere to MCC for the smooth conduct of the Election in Andaman & Nicobar Islands Parliamentary Constituency. For better implementation of MCC, a Media Cell and a Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) is functioning in the conference hall of Directorate of IP&T, to check the paid news and also to pre-certify the advertisements in Electronic & Social media.

Port Blair, March 27: In exercise of power conferred under M.V. Act 1988 (Act No.59 of 1988) read with Administrations Notification dated 10th March, 2008, the District Magistrate, South Andaman District has notified for the information of all concerned that resurfacing of road for a length of 1.808 Km from Pattargudda Junction to Shopping Complex near Pahargaon will be carried out with effect from 28.03.2024 to 04.04.2024.