Port Blair, Feb. 29: The newly constructed Indoor Cricket Practice arena at Netaji Stadium, Port Blair was inaugurated by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri. Nikhil Kumar, IAS, yesterday in the presence of officials of Sports, APWD Department and sport lovers.

Port Blair, Feb 29: In response to the enactment of the new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita – 2023, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita – 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – 2023, the Andaman & Nicobar Police has initiated a comprehensive campaign aimed at capacity building of all Police personnel to effectively implement these laws starting from July 1st, 2024.

Port Blair, Feb 29: Revenue officials of South Andaman District have seized a truck with mini excavator, found carrying out illegal extraction and transportation of earth at Bimblitan village.

Similarly, an overloaded truck carrying extra quarry materials than permitted was also caught from Birchgunj area.

Port Blair, Feb 29: Port Blair City Area Committee of CPI (M) has conducted corner meetings at various parts of the Port Blair town on 27th, 28th and 29th February, 2024 on the issues of (1) intermittent power cut (2) deplorable condition of urban roads (3) price rise, (4) On failure of Smart City Projects, etc.

Port Blair, Feb 29: The District Administration, South Andaman ensuring zero tolerance towards encroachment on Govt. land, carried out encroachment eviction drives at various places in Ferrargunj Tehsil.

During the eviction drive, fresh encroachments done in the shape of plantation and fencing were removed at Wimberlygunj village and an area of 0.10 hects was restored back in the Govt. Khata. Similarly, forest encroachments were also removed in Chouldhari village and more than 2 hects land was restored.