Port Blair, Jan 3: On the 2nd January 2024, the Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee, led by ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder and Campaign Committee Chairman Shri. TSG Bhasker organized a street corner meeting at Ward No.02- Haddo and Ward No.08- Buniyadabad.

The gathering addressed pressing local issues, including the highest unemployment rate in A&N Islands, shutdown of issuing Quarry Permit to Islanders, the deplorable condition of NH-Road in N&M Andaman, frequent electricity load shedding, rising rates of LPG Gas Cylinders, Diesel, Petrol in the Islands and the privatization of government sectors.

Port Blair, Jan 3: Keeping its commitment of zero tolerance against illegal activities, the staff of PS Central Crime Station conducted raid at Dollygunj Basti and arrested 05 gamblers.

On 02/01/2024, a team of CID Unit conducted raid at Dollygunj Basti & busted a gambling den with the arrest of five gamblers, confiscating Rs. 15,260/- of stake money. They have been booked under Section 5/7 of the Andaman and Nicobar Gambling Regulation 1951.

Port Blair, Jan. 3: As part of the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra campaign, the IEC Van reached Dairy Farm area today. The Van attracted a varied audience of both locals and others. The van displayed videos that highlighted the core values of Viksit Bharat campaign, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in propelling India forward. The videos screened during the visit gave a comprehensive insight into Viksit Bharat's aspirations for a more prosperous and vibrant India sparking a sense of duty towards the nation's progress.

Port Blair, Jan 3: On 2nd January 2024, a delegation of ANTOA which included Mr. Kannan (Vice president), Mr. Simson (General Secretary) and Mr. Abdul Gafoor (Organise Secretary) met the Director of Tourism Dr. Jatin Sohal at IP&T Office and discussed various issues including opening up of Ross Island for Tourists, Resumption of Light & Sound Show at Ross, Resumption of Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail, Introducing new technology for Light & Sound Shows, New conditions for cancellation and refund of tickets, Registration of Tours & Travels under Labour Department, Starting of Harbour Cruise and Viper trips.

Port Blair, Jan. 3: The general public, tourism stakeholders as well as tourists have been informed that the Light & Sound Show at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep will be operational from Jan. 5. The tourists willing to witness the show may embark from Aberdeen Jetty at 4.30 pm.