Port Blair, May 24: The general public have been informed that, due to prevailing adverse weather conditions and inadequate night navigational aid at Shaheed Dweep Jetty, the schedule of the foreshore sector vessels to Swaraj Dweep via Shaheed Dweep departure from Port Blair at 1500 Hrs has been preponed to 1430 Hrs with effect from 25.05.2024.

Port Blair, May 24: The general public have been informed that as per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, a modus operandi has been evolved for receiving counting related information and complaints of the general public round the clock through Helpline Number 1950 which will be available for operation from 01/06/2024.

Port Blair, May 23: Considering the soaring airfare in Port Blair mainland sector, the Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to operate chartered flights on Port Blair-Kolkata, Port Blair-Chennai, and Port Blair-Visakhapatnam sectors.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that the current airfare rates have reached an alarming level, severely impacting the residents of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair, May 23: Shri Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member of BJP and Former State President of BJP-ANI, has written a letter to Hon'ble Union Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah and Hon'ble Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, requesting urgent intervention to address the exorbitant airfares ranging from Rs. 22,000 to 25,000 for the Port Blair to Chennai sector. He also requested the restart of chartered flights.