Port Blair, Dec. 13: Shri Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP and Former State President BJP-ANI has addressed a letter to the Chief Secretary A & N Administration, highlighting a matter of significant importance concerning devotees participating in the annual Ayyappa Swami Puja at Sabarimala, Kerala.

The festival, which began on 17th November 2023, is scheduled to conclude on 14th January 2024. As the festival is nearing, the need for affordable and accessible transportation for devotees from Port Blair to Chennai becomes crucial.

Diglipur, Dec. 13: The 53rd Annual Athletic Meet of PM SHRI GSSS Subhash Gram, Diglipur was held at Vivekananda Stadium today. The Chief Guest for the inaugural ceremony Shri. Siva Shakthi B, IFS, DFO, Diglipur declared the meet open by hoisting the flag while Shri S. Suresh Kumar DEO, Diglipur graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

Various events along with cultural programmes and march past were held and prizes were distributed by the dignitaries.

Rangat, Dec. 13: On December 12, 2023, swift action was taken based on a vital tip-off received by PS Rangat, leading to the uncovering of a significant illicit liquor production operation in the dense jungle of Shyamkund, Bakultala. Inspector R.K Mazumder, SHO PS Rangat, promptly formed a specialized team as part of the ongoing efforts to crack down on illicit liquor manufacturing. The diligent team, consisting of PCs Pranab Halder, K Samir, Yashwant Rao, and Ct Subol Bepari executed a meticulously planned raid, venturing deep into the dense Shyamkund forest.

Mumbai, Dec. 13: Team Andaman & Nicobar has taken part in the recently concluded MIXED martial arts national held by ProMMA league in Mumbai from 7 to 10 December. A total of 25 states has taken part in this event. Andaman & Nicobar had 4 athletes representing it. Out of the four Master Jaishish has secured 2nd place in under 10 44 kgs division, Master V Varun Rajan could secure a place only in semi-final, Mr Mohammed Arshad and Mr M veera Pandi could only reach semi-finals. Out of four participants three train under Mr N jagadeka Varma at Champions Zone Muaythai and MMA club.

Diglipur, Dec. 13: CPI (M) Diglipur Area Committee has organized a Mass Dharna on 12th December, 2023 afternoon in front of the Assistant Commissioner’s office at Diglipur on various issues of people of North Andaman. Party leaders and workers of Diglipur area participated in the programme which was led by AVA Samad, Sunil Bepari, Dilip Karmakar, KP Paul, Anil Halder and Abhiram Mazumdar. The issues highlighted during the programme are (1) failure of BJP government in completing the NH4 work (2) repair/renovation of rural roads in North Andaman, (3) proper and sufficient drinking water to the people of North Andaman (4) to create job for unemployed youth, (5) to make available fertilizers, seeds, etc. to farmers at reasonable prices, etc.