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Port Blair, March 20: In a proactive effort to combat drug trafficking and to ensure the safety of our community, the Anti-Narcotics Police Station conducted a raid on the basis of a specific and credible information on 19/03/24. A Police team headed by Insp. S. Kannan, SHO Anti-Narcotics PS comprising of SI Mohd Rahil Islam, HC Sharfudeen, PC Raja Rao and LPC Nandita Mistry of Anti-Narcotics Police station conducted raid at Telgu Basti, near Sri Ram temple, Old Pahargaon and seized 02 Nos of cannabis plants weighing 1.750 Kgs from the backyard of the house of one V. Chinnari W/o late V. Shankar Rao (45) yrs R/o Telgu Basti, near Sri Ram Temple, Old Pahargaon and she was later arrested following due procedure.
Read more: Anti-Narcotics Police Station Executes Successful Raid, Seizes 02 Cannabis Plants
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Port Blair, March 20: The District Administration, South Andaman ensuring zero tolerance towards encroachment on Govt. land, carried out encroachment eviction drive over land bearing survey no. 1947/1, area 2.9809 hectares situated at Phoenix Bay village near Cholanga Jetty in Port Blair Tehsil which stands recorded in favour of Principal Engineer (Marine).
During the eviction drive, encroachments done in the shape of construction of tin structure and plantation over government land by Shri. Mahinder Singh, S/o T. Muniandi, R/o Dignabad was removed at Phoenix Bay village and an area of 0.0240 hectare out of total area of 2.9809 hectare and restored to its original position.
Read more: District Administration Carries Out Encroachment Eviction Drive Near Cholanga Jetty
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Port Blair, March 20: Missile firing practice will be held on March 21, 2024 from 1000 hrs to 1600 hrs. The safe flying height is 30000 meters AMSL. Fishing vessels have been informed not to venture into the area during firing.
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I am happy to know that the Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Islands is observing the "International Day of Forests” on 21st March, 2024 in these Islands along with rest of the country and the world, on the theme "Forests and Innovation". This Day raises awareness on the importance of all types of forests essential for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on them for food, shelter and income.
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Port Blair, March 20: The vessel Nalanda which sailed from Kolkata is expected to arrive at Port Blair tomorrow (Mar. 21) at 0600 hrs. She has on board a total of 199 passengers, 135 MT cargo and 4 containers. On arrival at Port Blair, the vessel will be berthed at Haddo Wharf and passengers will be disembarked immediately.