Port Blair, June 9: Based on the sighting of moon in these Islands, the Andaman & Nicobar Hilal Committee in its meeting has unanimously decided that ‘Eid-ul-Adha’ will be celebrated in these Islands on June 17, 2024.

Rangat, June 9: In a commendable display of vigilance and swift action, the Rangat Police Station successfully recovered stolen cows, reinforcing their commitment to combat illegal cattle trafficking.

On 07.06.24, a complaint of the theft of two cows was reported at PS Rangat. Following this, a FIR under the relevant sections was lodged. Immediately, a team consisting of SI Manoj Lal, and PCs K. Sameer, MK Akbar Ali, and Pranab Halder was constituted under the leadership of SI Madhab Halder, SHO PS Rangat. After intense searching in the nearby creeks and sea area, a dinghy carrying cattle in a hazardous manner was intercepted amid rough sea in a midnight operation with the assistance of the PMF unit of Rangat, led by SI Abdul Latheef. On inquiry about the transportation of cattle, the traffickers failed to produce any valid documents, indicating their involvement in illegal cattle trafficking. Further, the cattle were safely recovered and brought to shore, along with the alleged offenders, for further legal action. Sections of Cruelty against animals were also added to the investigation against the traffickers of the said cattle.

Port Blair, June 9: The Secretary PBMC, Shri Amit Kale, IAS, along with the Ward Councillor Ward No. 01, SE, EEs and other Officials of PBMC inspected various areas at Haddo Ward No. 1 today.

At the major drain near Lillypur Mosque, the Secretary PBMC took stock of the cleanliness of the drain and its surroundings. He instructed the concerned Sanitary Officials to formulate a plan for better and regular cleaning of the drain by deputing an e-rickshaw for easy access to the site and to constitute a team dedicated specifically to de-silt the major drains on a regular basis.

Port Blair, June 9: A Sharad, a young budding chess player and student of Class VII, Sagarikara School Port Blair, excelled in Celebrating Yoga Day – Harmony & Peace Tamil Nadu State Level School & College students’ chess tournament-2024 held on June 8, 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Channi, Tamilnadu by winning a prize in the boys under-12 categories.

Port Blair, June 9: In an important and ground breaking achievement, the four major Police Stations i.e. Police Station Crime and Economic Offence, Police Station Anti- Human Trafficking Unit, Cyber Crime Police Station and Anti-Narcotics Police Station have received the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Certification issued by the Assurance Quality Certification LLC, UAE.

Through its consistent efforts to standardize, improve professionalism, and ensure citizen safety, the CID Unit has earned this global certification. This reflects the dedication and hard work of the CID staff in enhancing efficiency, boosting public satisfaction, and delivering reliable, citizen-focused services.