Port Blair, Nov. 4: With the rest of the Country, Diwali (Deepawali) the festival of lights is being celebrated in these Islands.  On this occasion crackers will be sold at ITF Ground and Bathubasti vehicle Parking Area from 10th November to 15th November 2020 from 9.00 AM to 8.00 PM. 

Property Worth Rs. 25 Lakhs Turned to Ashes

Port Blair, Nov. 3: At about 10.08 am, a fire accident was reported at the Fire Control Room that a major fire broke out in the shop of CCS Ltd. at Bhatubasti. Acting upon the information, water tender from Fire Station Garacharma was immediately rushed to the accident site to control the fire.

Recruitment of Pharmacists Expected Soon, Informs Dr. Omkar Singh

Port Blair, Nov. 3: A delegation of the team Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) led by its National President, Shri. Abhay Kumar met Dr. Omkar Singh, Director of Health Services in his chamber today and handed over 21 Pulse Oxymeters. The team also handed over a letter with the request for early recruitment of Pharmacist under DHS.

Registers 41 Cases, Arrests 62 and seize 294 Kg of Methamphetamine & 59 Kgs of Illicit Ganja

Port Blair, Nov. 3: Andaman & Nicobar Police stands firmly with its “zero tolerance policy on drugs” and has been waging battles against this menace aiming to eradicate the illegal trade of drug peddling from this Union Territory. Acting tough on the Narcotic drug peddlers, A& N Police with its continuous efforts succeeded to arrest 62 drug peddlers and registered 41 cases throughout the Islands with seizure of 294.086 kg methamphetamine,58.827 Kg illicit Ganja, 675 tablets, 13 nos. cinnabars, 92 nos. codeine cough syrup bottles which are worth in crores.

Port Blair, Nov. 3: The State President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Shri. Ajoy Bairagi has written to the Lt. Governor of A&N Islands and the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District requesting them to resume the shipping and helicopter services to Hut Bay.