Port Blair, Jan 7: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary to shift the Oxygen Plant far away from ICU Ward or any other wards of GB Pant Hospital so that patients get rid of constant sound produced by the Oxygen plant.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament said that the oxygen plant situated just behind the ICU ward has been generating constant and unbearable noise throughout the day. This noise disturbance is causing unbearable distress to the patients in the ICU as well as those in the nearby wards.

Wimberlygunj, Jan 7: Crescent Public School, Wimberly Gunj, hosted its exhilarating Annual Sports Meet 2023-24 at the Nayapuram ground adjacent to the Indoor Stadium on 6th January 2023 at 9:00 am. The event unfolded with grandeur, witnessing an esteemed line-up of dignitaries and spirited participants.

Mrs. Sangeeta Chand, Deputy Education Officer of Wimberly Gunj, graced the inaugural session as the chief guest. In her address she commended the institution for its distinguished status as one of the finest schools in South Andaman. Notably, she highlighted the school's exceptional accomplishments, both in academics and Co-curricular activities, acknowledging its commendable contributions to the educational landscape. Pradhan, Kanyapuram and Wimberly Gunj P Abdul Basheer, and Venkat Ram Babu adorned the occasion as esteemed guests of honor. Additionally, Dr. Sabique C, a distinguished Senior Resident Urologist at AIIMS, Odisha, and an esteemed alumnus of Crescent Public School, was a special guest, adding significance to the annual athletic meet.

Port Blair, Jan 7: Applications have been invited from the eligible Other Backward Classes & EBC students to apply online fresh & renewal application for the following Scholarship Schemes as per the timelines given below:

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme to OBC Students  

Last date for application submission: 31st January 2024

Last date for INO Level Verification: 20th February 2024

Rangat, Jan 7: In a swift and efficient operation carried out on 05/01/2024, the Rangat Police once again demonstrated their commitment to combating illegal activities by successfully confiscating a significant quantity of Lehan in the dense forest of Kalsi village.

Port Blair, Jan 7: CPI (M) Port Blair Area Committee has carried out door-to-door campaign and corner meetings at Dairy Farm, Ranchi Basthi, Garacharma and Bathubasthi areas on 28th, 29th and 30th December, 2023, 2nd and 4th, January, 2024. Various burning issues like (i) frequent power cut, (ii) sky-rocketing price rise (iii) growing unemployment, (iv) corruption, (v) non-availability of stone chips, metals, (vi) deplorable condition of urban roads, etc. were highlighted during the campaign and corner meetings.