Port Blair, June 19: The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly disapproves the ‘Agnipath’ scheme that does disservice to India’s national interests. Professional armed forces cannot be raised by recruiting ‘soldiers on contract’ for a period of four years. This scheme, to save pension money, severely compromises the quality and efficiency of our professional armed forces.

Port Blair, June 19: In order to enhance the future career prospects of Agniveers, and equip them for various job roles in the civilian sector, the Ministry of Education is to launch a special, three year skill based bachelor degree programme for serving defence personnel that will recognize the skill training received by them during their tenure in the defence establishments. 

Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands has deeply mourned the sad and untimely demise of Shri Elisha, age 50 years, Inspector of Police, A&N Police (Ex- ADC to Hon’ble LG) of Small Lapathy village, Car Nicobar, who passed away at GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair on 17th June 2022. He prayed to the Almighty to give eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.

Port Blair, June 19: The ANCA Chess Summer camp 2022 which began on 4th May 2022 concluded on 17th June 2022 at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Lambaline Port Blair successfully. 

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP – A & N Islands has condoled the sudden and untimely demise of Inspector Elisha (Traffic Branch) and Ex ADC to Lt. Governor, ANI, R/o Nayagaon, Port Blair who passed away on 17.06.2022. In his message Jolly prayed to the Almighty to give peace to his eternal soul departed for heavenly abode and give strength to his bereaved family member to bear this irreparable loss.