Port Blair, April 24: In a display of communal harmony and brotherhood, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Andaman Zone organised an Eid Milan program at the MIM auditorium in Wimberly Gunj on the evening of 23rd April 2023. The program commenced at 6:15 PM and witnessed participation from 50 brothers from civil society.

Port Blair, April 24: Shri. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Committee Member, BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI, wrote a letter to Chief Secretary, A&N Administration regarding the pathetic condition of M. V. Swaraj Dweep with a request for immediate repair of Air Conditions.

In his letter, he highlighted a serious problem being faced by the poor islanders, which requires immediate attention.

Port Blair, April 24: Lt Gen Ajai Singh, PVSM, AVSM prior to relinquishing the charge of CINCAN, Andaman & Nicobar Command on superannuation paid farewell call on Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency today at Raj Niwas. Hon’ble Lt Governor extended best wishes and thanked him for his service and support rendered to Andaman & Nicobar Administration during the tenure.

Port Blair, April 24: The Zoological Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Port Blair has received ISO 9001 : 2015 certification. The certification has been issued for the following areas: Maintenance of Regional Museum, Molecular Lab, Faunal Exploration and Listing the Species, EIA Study and Skill training on Biodiversity of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair, April 24: In continuation to the intensive drive, the Police teams of South Andaman District Police are continuously making all possible efforts to curb down the menace of illegal sale of illicit liquor in their concerned jurisdictions. All the history sheeters are being continuously monitored and raids are being conducted.

From 1st January, 2023 to 23rd April, 2023, a total of 195 Excise cases were registered in different Police Stations of South Andaman District. A total of 2516 Nos. IMFL bottles, 358 Kgs of Handia, 41.5 Ltrs of illicit liquor were seized and 195 persons were arrested for illegal sale of liquor. Also, regular jungle searches are being conducted and 3435 liters of lehan were recovered and destroyed.