Port Blair, Dec. 11: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma today laid the foundation stone for Installation of Flood Lights (LED) with backup storage along with construction of an open shed at Mithakhari area of South Andaman.

The work with estimated cost of Rs. 40,62,763 has been sanctioned by the Member of Parliament after demands for the same were raised by residents and youths of the area for promotion of sports and cultural activities in the area.

Port Blair, Dec. 11: It is indeed a proud moment for A&N Islands, as Smti M. Bhavani, a Para-Athlete has brought laurels to the Islands by winning Gold in the Khelo India Para Games-2023 being held at New Delhi. Smti M. Bhavani won Gold Medal in 100 mtrs Athletics (Women) event. It is to mention that for the 1st time, the Para-Athletics team of A&N Contingent is participating in the Khelo India Para Games-2023. More medals are expected in the upcoming events.

Port Blair, Dec. 11: It is a matter of great honour and pride for A&N Home Guard Organization that three Regular Home Guards have been awarded prestigious “DG Disc(Bronze) and Commendation Certificate” for their illustrious and unblemished service on the occasion of 61st Annual Day of Civil Defence & Home Guards on 6th December, 2023 by the Director General, Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards.

Port Blair, Dec. 11: On Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 13:14 hours, Fire Station Garacharma received a rescue call from the Fire Control Room regarding a student who had fallen in the well at Saraswathi Shishu Vidya Mandir School, Pather Gudda.

Immediately, the firefighters responded and a Water Tender was deployed with rescue equipments on the spot.

On reaching the spot at approximately 13:18 hours, they demonstrated meticulous planning by placing an Aluminum Extension Ladder in the well.

Port Blair, Dec. 11: The ANTCC President, Shri. Rangalal Halder has addressed a letter to the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration highlighting a pressing issue that demands immediate attention.

Halder said that the shortage of LPG gas cylinders in the Middle & North Andaman region has reached a critical point, impacting the daily lives of citizens for the past two months. Families are facing significant hardships as they grapple with the challenge of cooking meals, posing a serious threat to their well-being and hindering economic activities in the area.