Port Blair, Mar. 10: A solemn function was organised today at the ‘Chatham Memorial’ to commemorate the anniversary of the arrival of first batch of freedom fighters at Port Blair.  The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, led the Islanders in paying rich tributes to the heroes of First War of Independence. The Chief Secretary laid wreath at the Memorial as a mark of respect to the Freedom Fighters. Floral tributes were also offered by the senior Officers of the A&N Administration, members of Local Born Association besides old inhabitants of these Islands and others at the Memorial. 

Mayabunder, Mar. 10: In view of the ensuing General Election to Lok Sabha -2024, as part of SVEEP activity of General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024, a Marathon on the theme ‘Votathon’ was organized today from Webi School Junction to Netaji Sports Complex, Mayabunder.

The Votathon was flagged off by Shri C.S. Pillai, Tehsildar/AERO, Mayabunder. The official/staff of DC’s office, staff and students from MGG College, Mayabunder and various schools under Mayabunder Tehsil, youth and general public from GP Mayabunder, GP Pokkadera, GP Rampur and GP Pahalgaon participated in the Votathon. 

Port Blair, March 10: Andaman Association of Tour Operators under the leadership of Shri M. Vinod, President AATO, celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2024 at Hotel Star Paradise, Marine Hill, Port Blair.

The function was graced by Smt. K. Chellammal, Padma Shri Awardee from the Islands as Chief guest.

Port Blair, Mar. 9: The election awareness stickers pasted in the LPG Refill cylinder so that people encourage others for voting. The Election theme 2024 ‘Chunav Ka Parv Desh Ka Garv’ are pasted in LPG Refill Cylinders so that it reaches every home and shop. The SVEEP team of Office of the Returning Officer has geared up to participate in the country’s civic process.

Rangat, March 10: CITU Rangat Zonal Committee has organised a meeting of daily rated workers working in various departments of Rangat and nearby places today (10.03.2024) at Zilla Parishad Auditorium, Rangat, Middle Andaman.

Addressing the meeting, D. Ayyappan, Vice President, CITU State Committee elaborately explained the current status of the demands raised by various unions in APWD, Electricity, PRI, etc. Referring to the demands of the unions for regularization of the services of daily rated workers, he said that the Modi government at the centre has rejected the demand and informed the workers that the CITU has decided to launch a territory-wide agitation by mobilizing the entire workers in the coming months. He called upon the workers to remain united under the banner of CITU.