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Port Blair, Feb 23: The general public and consumers of the department is hereby informed that, on 24.02.2024 (Saturday), there will be a power outage in some areas of Port Blair and the South Andaman for a few hours, if necessary, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., for the urgent repair of Zerbra-I and Zebra-II Tie lines. However, the department is trying to make an effort to maintain the power supply consistent while working.
The inconvenience caused is regretted.
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Shri D Ayyappan, Secretary CPI (M) has condoled the sudden demise of Shri Badal Mridha, a Member of the CPI (M) and resident of Billiground today (23.02.2024) early morning at PHC Billiground. He was 65 years. He is the younger brother of SR Mridha, Secretary, CPI (M) Middle Andaman Area Committee.
Ayyappan has conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.
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Port Blair, Feb 22: DG Rakesh Pal, AVSM, PTM, TM, the Director General Indian Coast Guard, accompanied by Mrs. Dipa Pal, President CGWWA, arrived Port Blair today. The Flag Officer is on a four day’s visit to these strategically important islands to over view ICG operational and development plans in A&N Islands.
Soon after his arrival the DGICG visited HQANC to interact with CINCAN and discussed various matters related to maritime security and safety. The discussion also focused on fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance overall maritime resilience and efficiency in Andaman & Nicobar.
Read more: Director General Indian Coast Guard Arrives on a Four-Day Visit to the Islands
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Port Blair, Feb 22: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to urgently repair/replace the TV Kulam Bridge and open it for the general public.
In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament said that the steel Bailey Bridge situated at the entrance of TV Kulam village, under the jurisdiction of Shivapuram Gram Panchayat, has been closed for public use due to its deteriorating condition. This closure has caused significant inconvenience to the residents, as it is a critical pathway for connectivity in the region.
Read more: Member of Parliament Demands Urgent Repair/ Replacement of TV Kulam Bridge
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Port Blair, Feb 22: The Civil Aviation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands has achieved a major milestone today in making Veer Savarkar International Airport ILS (Instrument Landing System) ready. The draft ILS procedures have been successfully validated by Vistara flight UK 747 from Kolkata to Port Blair under the leadership of Captain Ishar Singh and first officer Mohammad Saifullah landed at 11:27.
Read more: Major Milestone Achieved in ILS Operationalization at VSI Airport