Port Blair, June 18: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to consider leasing/hiring two tugboats on a short-term contract for at least 3 to 4 years.

In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor he said that due to constant efforts of the Lt. Governor, two new ships MV Nalanda and MV Sindhu recently reached Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Calicut, June 18: Today, under the "Udhne Do Humein" initiative, which was jointly launched by the Andaman Avians Club, Shahidon Ki Awaz and the Department of Environment & Forest last, an Airgun surrender drive was conducted at the Calicut Gram Panchayat, South Andaman. Air guns are a big threat to the birds of Islands. Recently many reports of illegal hunting were reported from many corners of the Islands. So an initiative like this was a need of an hour.

Port Blair, June 18: A meeting of the Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee of the CPI (M) was held at Shaheed Bhavan, Anarkali, Port Blair on 17th June, 2023. Shri G. Ramakrishnan, Polit Bureau Member of the party attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed the political situation prevailing in the islands.         

Addressing the meeting, Shri G. Ramakrishnan, Polit Bureau Member said that the BJP is trying to split the people of the country on communal lines and targeting the Muslim minority. Freedom of press is stifled in the country to avoid publishing anything against the misdeeds of the central government and BJP. He said that the BJP is running the government only for the corporate. Acknowledging the massive movement conducted by the CPI (M) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands over the last more than one year on various people’s issues, G. Ramakrishnan said that no other political party in the islands is conducting agitations on issues haunting the islanders. 

Port Blair, June 18: An impressive Ceremonial farewell parade was held in the honour of Shri Neeraj Thakur, IPS, the outgoing DGP, at Police Lines, Parade Ground on 17/06/2022. A total of 06 platoons comprising of IRBn, Executive Police (Male & Female), Fire Service and two Police Bands (Male Brass Band and Ladies Pipe Band) participated in the Farewell Parade. The parade was commanded by Shri Naveen Kumar, Deputy Commandant, IRBn. All senior Police officers ranging from DIGP to Dy.SP and all rank and files from all Units of Police Department attended the function.

Port Blair, June 18: Grand Master Shihan MS Murugan and his dedicated team on Saturday 17th June 2023 took their time out to educate the public about the invaluable advantages of embracing fitness.

The outdoor program for mental and physical fitness awareness was held at Dairy Farm Community Hall. The programme was graced by Shri. Joga Rao, Councilor of Ward No.14 and Shri. Padbhanabhan, Councilor of Ward No. 15 and was witnessed by students expressing their desire to achieve optimal health and commit to regular attendance.