Port Blair, March 17: Consequent upon announcement of General Election-2024, attention of all concerned have been invited towards the envisaged provisions provided under Section 127-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Section 127-A states that:

1) “No person shall print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any election pamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the printer and the publisher thereof.

Port Blair, March 17: The 1st ANCA Chess Tournament for Rated players was conducted by the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association on 17.03.2024 at ANCA Chess Centre, Dairy Farm. The tournament was organised exclusively for the FIDE Rated Players who have an international rating.

The Honourable Justice Kausik Chanda of the Calcutta High Court was the chief guest of the event and made the ceremonial first move against P Tata Rao, the top seed of the tournament at the first board to inaugurate the tournament in the presence of the office bearers of ANCA.

Port Blair, March 17: Following the announcement of General Election to Lok Sabha-2024, the Model Code of Conduct has become operational. The Enforcement Agencies are keeping a strict vigil on illegal activities in this UT.

Port Blair, March 17: Ration Rasheed Foundation has congratulated the exceptional athletes representing our Islands for their remarkable achievements at the international squa martial arts competition held in Phuket. Their exemplary performance has not only brought glory to our community but also reaffirmed our commitment to excellence in sports.

The island champions showcased unparalleled skill and determination, clinching an impressive total of seventeen medals at the prestigious event. Their relentless dedication and unwavering focus have undoubtedly made our islands proud on the global stage.

Port Blair, March 17: As part of the General Election-2024, the SVEEP Team of DEO (SA) Office organized a Blood Donation Camp at Junglighat Khaitan Mandapam today. The Blood Donation Camp form part of the series of activities carried by SVEEP team to create voter education and awareness among the masses to participate in the democratic process by exercising their franchise on the day of Polling i.e April 19, 2024, the day on which Election will be held in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Parliamentary Constituency as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI).