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Port Blair, Oct. 27: Adopting the zero tolerance policy of A&N Police, on 23/10/2023, acting on credible information the Bambooflat Police Station team headed by Shri Arshdeep Singh Panwar, DANIPS, SDPO, Bambooflat intercepted one person namely Zakir Hussain for carrying illicit ganja, behind village road of Surya Chakra Power House, Bambooflat and recovered 20 Grams of Illicit Ganja from his possession. Accordingly, a case was registered at PS Bambooflat against Zakir Hussain Mondal @ Bappi, S/o Late Rajak Mondal, (29) yrs., R/o Rented house, Shore Point under NDPS Act.
Read more: Bambooflat Police Busted Narcotics Supply, Seize 3.81 kgs Ganja
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Port Blair, Oct. 27: It has been observed that abandoned vehicles on the roadsides within the Port Blair Municipal area has become a growing concern, creating a multitude of issues for the general public and these discarded vehicles not only cause inconvenience to road users but also pose a significant threat to road safety.
Abandoned vehicles can disrupt the normal flow of traffic, leading to congestion and increasing the likelihood of accidents. Such incidents can result in injuries, even loss of life and making streets less safe for everyone.
Read more: A&N Traffic Police Alerts Owners of Vehicles Abandoned on Road Sides
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Diglipur, Oct. 27: The Department of Agriculture in association with the Union Territory Agriculture Technology Management Agency (UTATMA) organized two days training programme on ‘Integrated pest and disease management in paddy crops’ in the Panchayat hall of Radhanagar (SAGY village), Diglipur on Oct.26 & 27,2023.
Shri Rajendra Kumar, Block Development Officer, Diglipur who was the chief guest of the inaugural programme urged the farmers to upgrade their knowledge and skill through the training. Smti Arti Singh, Assistant Director (Agri) Diglipur welcomed the gathering and briefed about the importance of integrated pest and disease management in paddy crops. She also briefed about other schemes implemented by the Department of Agriculture viz. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Credit Card, Integrated Nutrient Management, Minimum Support Price, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Mission for Integrated Development for Horticulture Crops etc.
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Port Blair, Oct. 27: In a concerted effort to combat the production and distribution of illicit liquor in the Kishorinagar and surrounding areas, a joint police team from OP Kishorinagar and PS Kalighat conducted extensive jungle searches in the Talbagan and Paschimsagar regions.
The team discovered approximately 1000 liters of lahen hidden within the jungle of Paschimsagar and Talbagan. The contraband was found in various containers, viz. plastic drum, bucket & plastic jerrican. The recovered illicit lahan and involved utensils were destroyed on the spot.
Read more: Successful Crackdown on Illicit Liquor in Kishorinagar and Vicinity
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Port Blair, Oct. 27: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Electoral Officer, A&N Islands, Shri B S Jaglan, IAS, in the Mini Conference Hall of Secretariat today with all the recognized Political Parties and media persons in connection with the publication of Draft Electoral Rolls-2024. The District Election Officer, Ms Veditha Reddy, IAS, the Electoral Registration Officer/Joint CEO, Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, Dy. CEO, Shri Azharuddin Zahiruddin Quazi, IAS and Electoral related Officers were also present during the meeting.