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Port Blair, March 22: A well-marked low-pressure area developed Southeast Bay of Bengal on 17.03.2022 at 1230 hrs. and IMD forecasted its likely intensification into a cyclone by 21.03.2022. The A & N Administration made elaborate arrangements concerning to the advancement of inclement weather condition. The Administration triggered its Machineries towards preparedness for combating the approach of bad weather in A & N Islands. The Directorate of Disaster Management geared up all the machineries and circulated Hydrometeorological Disaster Plan, Disaster Response Plan, Preparedness action plan for pre & Post Monsoon prepared and Advisories on Monsoon Preparedness for Cyclone, Heavy Rain, Water Logging etc. and also, Dos and Don’ts on Flood, Cyclone and Lightening Safety issued to electronic & print media and social media viz: Twitter (@ddmani4), Instagram (disastermgtani), Facebook and Koo App for public awareness.
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Port Blair, Mar. 22: March 23 is observed as ‘Shaheed Diwas’ in India. The day commemorates the martyrdom of India’s three freedom fighters, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru. They sacrificed their lives for the independence of India but their inspiring actions continued to stir the desire for freedom until it was achieved in 1947.
Read more: ‘Shaheed Diwas’ to be Observed on March 23 at National Memorial Cellular Jail
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Port Blair, March 22: After the conduct of Elections to Gram Panchayat a special meeting of Sippighat, Beodonabad and Calicut Gram Panchayats was convened by Assistant Commissioner, South Andaman for the purpose of administering oath and also to elect Up-Pradhan to their respective Gram Panchayats.
Read more: Oath of Allegiance to Newly Elected Pradhans, Up-Pradhans & Members Administered
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Port Blair, March 22: The ANTCC President, Shri. Rangalal Halder in a letter to the Hon'ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands today requested to provide immediate financial assistance to farmers of A&N Islands who suffered from crop loss due to unseasonal rain that lashed our Islands.
Read more: ANTCC President Requests for Compensation to Cyclone Affected Farmers
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Port Blair, March 22: The District Health Society attached with District Administration, South Andaman have been conducting a series of events to spread awareness and to overcome stigma on the theme “Invest to End TB. Save Lives” in connection with World TB Day under National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
Read more: District Health Society Conducts Awareness-cum-Active Case Finding of Tuberculosis