Port Blair, May 16: The District Administration, South Andaman continues its unwavering commitment to reclaim spaces through determined encroachment drives and many unauthorized structures were evicted in the past few days.

Illegal occupation situated at Prothrapur village has been removed with assistance of revenue field staff and an area of 250 sq. mtrs has been restored to its original position.

Port Blair, May 16: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress President, Mr.  Rangalal Halder has addressed a demanding issue to the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration regarding the need for the extension and renovation of the APWD Guest House situated in Rangat, Middle Andaman.

He stated that for half a century, the APWD Guest House has been serving visitors with a mere 8 rooms, severely limiting its capacity and failing to meet the burgeoning demand for accommodation which further diminish its appeal to potential guests, hindering its potential to contribute to the visitors.

Port Blair, May 16: To carry out emergency repair works onboard the vessel MV Pilopanja presently providing service between Chatham & Bambooflat will be withdrawn from vehicle ferry service on May 17, 2024 from 0600 hrs onwards. However, all out efforts are being made by the Directorate of Shipping Services to rectify the defects and to resume the service at the earliest on top priority. The general public have been informed that the vessel MV Mus & MV Karmatang will be carrying out the vehicle ferry services between Chatham & Bambooflat. Commuters have been requested to cooperate with the Directorate of Shipping Services.

Port Blair, May 16: The World Environment Day, marked annually 5th June was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. Over the past five decades, the day has grown to be one of the largest global platforms for environmental outreach. Tens of millions of people participate online and through in-person activities, events and actions around the world. 

Pot Blair, May 16: A solemn function will be organized at the 'Memorial of Battle of Aberdeen' Water Sports Complex tomorrow (May 17) at 9 am to pay tribute to those Great Andamanese who lost their lives during the battle fought in the year 1859. Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency and others will pay their tribute at the Memorial.