Port Blair, Dec. 22: Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, A & N Administration inaugurated the ‘Beti Badhai Sandesh’, an initiative of District Administration through District Health Society, SA for new born baby girls during a function held at G.B. Pant Hospital today. The Chief Secretary provided baby kits, awareness pamphlets and plant pots to 16 mothers of the new born baby girls in the presence of Dr. Satyendra Singh Dursawat, IAS, Secretary (Health), Ms. Veditha Reddy, IAS, Deputy Commissioner (SA), Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, ADM (SA), Shri Vinayak Chamadia, SDM (SA), Shri Anand Vardhan Mishra, AC(S), Dr. Suja Antony, Director (Health) and other officials of DHS, ANIIMS & National Health Mission.

Port Blair, Dec. 22: The Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) took a decisive stand today the 22nd of December, 2023 to collectively oppose the suspension of 146 Member of Parliament's from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and to protest against the BJP's continuous move to destroy the political democracy in our country. The protest was orchestrated under the leadership of ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder and ANTCC Campaign Committee Chairman Shri. TSG Bhasker.

Port Blair, Dec. 22: In an innovative stride towards revitalizing urban spaces, the once open dump yard at Middle Point, marred by illegal activities and unsightly waste heaps, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a tranquil Relax Point at Middle Point.  Today marked the inauguration of this transformative initiative by Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, witnessing the evolution of an eyesore into a rejuvenating space for locals and visitors alike. Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, Secretary, PBMC, Shri Abhishek Bhukal, Joint Secretary, PBMC, Shri Azizur Rehaman, Ward Councillor and other officials of the Council were present during the occasion.

Port Blair, Dec. 22: As the countdown for the much awaited Island Tourism Festival-2023 begins, hectic preparations are on at the ITF Ground, VIP Road to make the event a gala one. The Island Tourism Festival will be organized by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration from Dec. 27 to 31 to provide a common platform for all to participate with equal dedication and gaiety promoting and strengthening the spirit of brotherhood. Islanders as well as the tourists alike are waiting for the spectacular event to unfold on Dec.27. The festival projects the image of the Islands as eco-friendly tourist destination.

Port Blair, Dec. 22: Smt. Veditha Reddy, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman/Secretary (RD) along with Shri Vinayak Chamadia, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, South Andaman and Shri Suvigya Chandra, IAS, Assistant Commissioner (UT) inspected the Wandoor, Gram Panchayat area covering the villages of Wandoor, Maymyo and Hasmatabad.

Directions were issued to the concerned officials present to examine the issues and compliance of the matter brought forward by the PRIs in accordance with the guidelines and feasibility of issues. The technical wing of APWD, PRIs, Tehsildar, Ferrargunj and field staff were present during inspection. The issues of development of rural roads at Hasmatabad, Maymyo, Lohabariack Beach area were brought up before the officers. The Secretary (RD) issued directions to EE, PRI to submit status report of PMGSY road at the earliest.