Port Blair, April 9: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), after diligent adherence to procedural formalities and rigorous inspection processes has awarded registration certificate/license to the Messes and Canteens operating under the India Reserve Battalion, Armed Police Unit, Police Lines and Police Training School, Prothrapur. This highlights the commitment of these units of A&N Police to adhere to hygiene and safety standards, ensuring the delivery of nutritious and wholesome meals to the dedicated Police/IRBn personnel / recruits.

Port Blair, April 9: In an effort to achieve 100% active participation of the electorate in the current General Elections-2024, the Election Commission of India has taken special initiatives Vide Order No.3/4/4/ID/2024/SDR/Vol. I Dt.  19th March, 2024, to encourage the electorate to exercise their most basic democratic franchise. Those who are not able to produce the EPIC, shall produce one of the alterative photo identity documents for establishing their identity viz. Aadhaar Card, MNREGA Job Card, Passbooks with photograph issued by Bank/Post Office, Health Insurance Smart Card Issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, Driving License, PAN Card, Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR, Indian Passport, Pension document with photograph, Service Identity Cards with Photograph issued to employees by Central /State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies, Official Identity Cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs, and Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card, M/o Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

DEO, N&M Organizes Nukkad Nataks in Mayabunder Tehsil; General Public & Youth Urged to Participate

Mayabunder, April 9: In chasing the ECI’s unwavering commitment and motto in ensuring the participation of every voter in this monumental celebration of democracy –‘Chunav Ka Parv, Desh Ka Garv’ and in order to increase the voters turnout under North & Middle Andaman District in the ensuing General Election to Lok Sabha-2024, the District Election Office, N&M Andaman after successful conduct of Nukkad Nataks under Rangat & Diglipur Tehsils during the last few weeks, Nukkad Nataks are being organized in various prominent places under Mayabunder Tehsil w.e.f 09.04.2024 to 12.04.2024 to create responsible democratic awareness for greater electoral participation amongst the first time voters and general people at large.

Ban Enacted under Representation of People's Act, 1951 and Other Laws

Port Blair, April 9: In terms of the provisions contained under Section 135 C of the Representation of the People Act 1951 and read with Rule 86 of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Excise Regulation 2012, Hon’ble Lt. Governor Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands hereby orders the following days to be observed as “DRY DAYS” throughout the Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

Port Blair, April 9: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty wind (speed reaching 30-40 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on April 11. For further enquiries/information contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077. For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.