Port Blair, March 17: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule of General Election to Lok Sabha – 2024 and therefore Model Code of Conduct has become operational. The District Election Officer/Returning Officer is enforcing the Model Code of Conduct.

It is informed that as per section 171 B of Indian Penal Code, any person giving or accepting any gratification in cash or kind during election process, with a view to inducing any person to exercise his/her electoral right is punishable with imprisonment upto one year or with fine or with both.

Port Blair, March 17: Police personnel from the Andaman and Nicobar Police have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the Cyber Commandos Exam, securing top positions at the national level.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), MHA, New Delhi has successfully conducted an examination for Cyber Commandos, targeting in-service police officers across the country. This pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the cybercrime combating capabilities within law enforcement agencies. The examination was held at various centers nationwide, attracting participation from dedicated officers determined to strengthen India's cybersecurity infrastructure.

Diglipur, March 17: During an ongoing anti-poaching operation in the jurisdiction of PS Kalighat, the anti-poaching team was actively searching for foreign poachers in the forest and creek area of Balli Tikrey, Kishorinagar. It was suspected that more poachers were hiding in this area. The team split into three groups and began combing operations in the deep jungle and creek.

Port Blair, March 17” Honouring the memory of Shi Martand Singh and recognizing his deep interest and outstanding contribution to the field of crafts and textile, The INTACH Martand Singh Memorial Award is an annual award open to all Indian craftspeople contributing to the craft and culture.

Port Blair, March 17: Consequent upon announcement of General Election-2024, attention of all concerned have been invited towards the envisaged provisions provided under Section 127-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Section 127-A states that:

1) “No person shall print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any election pamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the printer and the publisher thereof.