Port Blair, Dec. 18: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has sanctioned Rs. 75 Lakhs for construction of Volleyball and Badminton court and Installation of Flood lights in fifteen villages of Car Nicobar Island to promote sports among the tribal youths.

The work was sanctioned under MPLADs funds for the fifteen villages Viz. Mus village, Small Lapathi, Tapoiming village, Big Lapathy village, Chuckchucha village, Tamaloo village, Malacca village, Kakana village, Kimius village, Teetop village, Perka village, Sawai village, Kinyuka village, Kinmai village and Arong village.

Port Blair, Dec. 18: In a significant stride towards enhancing tourist safety and promoting the pristine beauty of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, a state-of-the-art Tourist Police Kiosk was inaugurated today at Cellular Jail. The inauguration witnessed the presence of the Director General of Police, highlighting the commitment of the authorities to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for visitors.

Mayabunder, Dec. 18: On a crisp morning, HumaneTouch, a compassionate non-profit organization, embraced the spirit of giving by conducting its Clothe Share Program at Gana Dabla and Kalapahad. The event, held on December 17, 2023, aimed to extend warmth and support to the residents of these villages, marking a significant step in the organization's ongoing commitment to community welfare.

Al-Ain (UAE), Dec. 18: The Indian chess team continues its stupendous performance at the 25th Asian Youth Chess Championship 2023 being held at Al-Ain Convention Centre, UAE. India won 3 gold medals in the blitz event of the 25th Asian Youth Chess Championship held last night.

Sharvaanica, A S secured gold in the girls under 08 category, Pratitee Bordoloi won the gold medal for India in the under- 10 girls category. Similarly, ACM Nivedita V C won gold for India in the under- 12 girls category.

Port Blair, Dec. 18: PS Pahargaon team has successfully traced out 03 missing children who went missing from Bathubasti on 14/12/2023 within 2 hours. On 14/12/2023, an information was received from Smti. Tama Biswas R/o Bathubasti that her 09-year-old child went to her neighbour’s house on 14/12/2023 to play and didn't return home and thus, is missing since then.

Immediately Inspr. Rahul, SHO PS Pahargaon along with the staff rushed to the complainant's house and enquired about the matter wherein it was revealed that 02 more children, one 13 years old and another 10 years old were also missing from their house.