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: 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.

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: The unutilized/surrendered tickets available from the reserved quota in the scheduled sailing of MV Swaraj Dweep for Vizag on 06.01.2024 will be issued to the general public from Jan.4, 2024 onwards. Passengers may book their tickets from DSS e-ticketing portal (https://dss.andaman.gov.in/eticketing) and from STARS Ticketing Counter between 9 am to 4 pm.