Port Blair, Oct. 9: It was observed that the Berthing Jetty of Yeratta was tilted approximately 20 cm towards the sea and therefore it was directed that the Jetty is currently unsafe for berthing of vessels. Considering the safety of passengers and vessels, the Port Management Board (PMB) was forced to suspend the operation of vessels from Yeratta Jetty so as to prevent any untoward incident.

Port Blair, Oct. 9: In continuation to the Ayushman Bhavah Campaign, the District Administration through its District Health Society, South Andaman under Health Mission is conducting two days Reproductive Child Health (RCH) Camp at Little Andaman in coordination with Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Science (ANIIMS) & Directorate of Health Services, A & N Administration. This RCH Camp which began today at PHC Hutbay will also be held at PHC R.K. Pur tomorrow (Oct.10). Shri Casper James, Tehsildar, Little Andaman inaugurated the camp in the presence of Dr. Rajni Tiwari, Chief Medical Officer I/c, PHC Hutbay, Shri B. Nagendra, District Programme Manager, District Health Society (SA) along with the Special Doctor’s team of ANIIMS consisting of Dr. Reema Dakua, Deptt. of Pediatrics, Dr. Nazma Sathik, Deptt. of OBG, Dr. Rohith. J, Deptt. of Surgery and other doctors & paramedical staff. 

Port Blair, Oct. 9: On 28/07/2023, a Police team of OP Kishorinagar, while conducting Coastal area patrolling near Loha Tikrey under PS Kalighat jurisdiction noticed a semi submerged wooden dinghy in the creek of Mutha Nallah. The team fetched out the water from dinghy and found that dingy was fitted with two engines but could not found any mark of identification on the engines.  Later, the measurement of the dingy was taken which was found to be of length 14 mtrs, width - 2.75 mtrs and depth of 2.5 mtrs. Since, the dinghy was found unattended, the team conducted search in and around of the creek and after ascertaining the fact that the dingy was unclaimed, the same was seized under the cover of seizure memo on the spot and the dinghy was towed to Kishorinagar dinghy ghat.

Port Blair, Oct. 9: The ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder today visited PHC R.K Pur and took stock of facilities being provided to the patients. He was accompanied by TCC Member Smt. Deepa Baul, City Congress President Shri. Mohd. Zubair, Chairman, Adivasi Congress Shri. Sebastian Tirkey, Councillor, Ward No. 14 Shri. Y. Joga Rao and Congress Worker Shri. K. Durvasu.

Port Blair, Oct. 9: Stress has become a pervasive issue in today’s fast-paced world, impacting both physical and mental health. ISMAT, a women’s initiative will be organising Stress Management Workshop for Women on 14th October 2023 at TSG Emerald View from 3.15 pm to 5.15 pm aimed at providing valuable tools and strategies for individuals seeking to reduce stress and enhance their mental health.