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Port Blair, June 4: The President of Nicobar Youth Association, Mr. Rayhaan Pasha has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to establish the necessary infrastructure for Covid Care Centres in the Nicobar Islands as the Covid-19 pandemic is creating havoc across the world and causing major turmoil in the lives of millions of Indian. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands have also been badly affected by this pandemic, and maybe the number of cases can be increase day by day in our Islands. A number of recent initiatives taken by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to control the wrath of this pandemic are much appreciable. However, even after numerous efforts of the Administration, the situation is getting more complex and worrisome with each passing day.
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Port Blair, June 4: South Andaman District Police in its continuous crackdown against illegal Narcotics trade in A&N Islands arrested an incoming passenger carrying 5.73 Kg Ganja clandestinely concealed in his luggage on 31/05/2021. Two local drug peddlers were also arrested in connection with this consignment.
Read more: Police Nabs 3 Including an Incoming Passenger from Chennai With 5.733 Kg of Illicit Ganja
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Port Blair, June 4: ERUDITE, an organization of psychologists has come up with an accessible helpline to instil a sense of togetherness and help out people experiencing stress, anxiety, fear or any kind of emotional discomfort during pandemic. A team of 6 professional psychologists will be available from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm to provide psychosocial support to general public. The counselling can be accessed in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil & Bengali. To book a free counseling session, call or WhatsApp in 8778856065.
Read more: ERUDITE launches Free Tele-Counseling Service to Tackle COVID-19 Distress
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Port Blair, June 4: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary to release pension for old age, widow, handicapped and destitute persons. Many of these persons are not getting there pensions because they have not linked there Adhaar card with bank. Because of Covid lockdown and no mode of transportation, these persons are unable to go to the bank for their Adhaar linkage.
Read more: MP Requests CS to Release Pension Amount for Old Age, Widow, Handicapped and Destitute
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Port Blair, June 4: Shri VISHAL JOLLY, Core‐Committee Member & Former State President, BJP‐A & N Islands and Member, Home Ministry Advisory Committee urged the Administration to provide monetary & ration support to the Islanders who were engaged in auto/taxi/truck/tour sector. These daily wage earners have been hardest hit due to loss of job in Lockdown to tide over situation. He requested the administration to immediately shed light on this matter in this crisis situation.