- Details
- Denis Giles
Port Blair, June 29: Twenty brave Indian soldiers, including one Commanding Officer of the Indian Army were killed at Galwan border clash with China on the night of June 15/16 June, 2020. However, the Govt. of India has so far not come up with a proper clarification on this issue, said the Pradesh Congress Committee Spokesperson in a press conference held on Saturday. In order to pay tributes to the brave hearts and also to highlight the important issues before the nation, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) on the directions of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) had decided to organize various programmes. Accordingly, two important programmes on important issues have been chalked out to highlight before the nation. As part of the CWC decisions, the Andaman and Nicobar Pradesh Congress Committee (ANPCC) have also decided to organize the same.
Read more: PCC to Pay Homage to Galwan Martyrs and Protest Against Fuel Price Hike
- Details
- Denis Giles
Port Blair, June 29: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor, A&N Islands to consider construction of transit accommodation /hostel for the construction labours out of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Read more: MP Suggests Construction of Transit Accommodation for Labourers
- Details
- Denis Giles
Port Blair, June 29: The Chairperson PBMC, Shri. N.K. Udhaya Kumar today inaugurated the two newly constructed CWRS tanks at Lillypur, Ward No-1 in the presence of Shri. S. Karunakaran Ward Councillior. Shri. K. Ganeshan Councillior Ward No-08 and officials of the Council. Addressing the gathering Udhaya Kumar said that each CWRS tank has a capacity of 67,200 Gallons and will help mitigate water crisis in the Ward to a great extent.
- Details
- Denis Giles
Port Blair, June 29: The Andaman & Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Employee Welfare Fund has introduced a free bus service for the daily commuting of its staff members in South Andaman district. This is the first bus service (free service) introduced in the Island by any bank for its staff members till date.
Read more: Andaman & Nicobar State Coop. Bank Introduces Free Bus Services for its Staff Members
- Details
- Denis Giles
High Time for the Andaman Authorities to Formulate Clear Policy to Protect Andaman Tribes From the Pandemic
Port Blair, June 28: In order to meet the local demands, the Convoy on the Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) starting from Jirkatan to Middle Strait has been increased from one to two now with the Unlock Phase – I being implemented. Commencing with the unlock phase-I announced by the government, flights and ships carrying passengers and cargo has also been allowed in the islands, which collectively has been posing serious risks to the endangered Jarawa community of the Andaman Islands.