Port Blair, March 7: In the intervening night of 28-29/02/2024, acting on a specific intelligence input received from reliable source, a Police team comprising of Inspr. Vishal Ram, SHO PS CCS, SI Parvash, Head Constable Sanjit Madhu, Sanjay Kujur, Constable K. Rajendran and Kabita Dutta of PS CCS conducted raid at parking area of Corbyn’s Cove and seized 346 grams of Ganja from the possession of one Sarfaraz Alam S/o Shri. Jahangir Alam (32) yrs R/o Corbyn’s Cove, Port Blair and he was arrested on the spot following due procedure. The accused Sarfaraz Alam is owning an auto and he drives it himself. He was also arrested in the PS Aberdeen in connection with a POCSO case in the year 2020 and a IPC case in the year 2022.

On March 8th, we commemorate International Women's Day with our steadfast commitment to the theme- "Inspire Inclusion." Andaman and Nicobar UT is actively empowering women for their equal participation in nation-building.

Inclusion is the ongoing process of creating a society where all women, regardless of background or socio-economic status, are respected and empowered to fulfill their potential. Under Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji's leadership, the Union Government is implementing various measures to enhance women's roles. A&N Islands is executing women welfare schemes, such as social security pensions under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, benefiting widows, destitute, elderly, divyangjan, and pregnant/lactating mothers.

Port Blair, March 7: In a significant move towards enhancing road safety and improving police efficiency with community engagement, Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, A&N Islands inaugurated an important initiative virtually today.

The initiative named as “Traffic Warden Scheme”, which aims to strengthen safety measures around schools during peak hours. To augments the Police staff, under this scheme, two volunteer teachers from each school has been identified to act as traffic wardens. These dedicated individuals have been provided with reflective traffic jackets and tasked to assist Police in monitoring & regulating traffic during school entry and exit times. By doing so, the scheme aims to ensure the safety of students and streamline traffic flow around school premises. A total of 44 schools of N&MA District have been identified as vulnerable and 88 volunteer teachers have been trained in basic traffic regulation and given on field demonstration.

On this auspicious occasion of International Women's Day, I extend my warmest greetings to all the incredible women who continue to inspire and empower us every day. Today, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in shaping our Island society, economy, and nation.

In our Islands women have shown tremendous participation in every field and have made our Islands proud in every occasion.

Billiground, March 7: A complaint of theft was reported by the President of Mahadeva Temple, concerning the theft of approximately Rs 10,000 to 15,000 from donation boxes at Shree Ganesha and Shiva temples. A case of theft was officially registered at PS Billiground under FIR No. 16/23 dated 06/03/2024, citing violations of sections 379/457/461 of the Indian Penal Code. A special investigative team, led by the Station House Officer of PS Billiground and including Head Constable K Sandeep as the Investigating Officer, was assembled to pursue the case.