Port Blair, May 21: The District Administration, South Andaman has carried out significant operation and continues its unwavering commitment to reclaim public spaces through determined encroachment drives and reaffirming its commitment to preserve community spaces and ensuring lawful use of public property.

The Revenue officials of Little Andaman Tehsil during the anti-encroachment drive evicted fresh encroachment at Hutbay village and an area 200 sq mtr has been restored to government khata.

Port Blair, May 21: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) today observed the Martyrdom Anniversary of Former Prime Minister of India Late Rajiv Gandhi at the Congress Office, Port Blair.

The observance commenced with ANTCC President, Shri Rangalal Halder garlanding the portrait of Rajiv Gandhi, which was followed by floral tributes from the Chairman Campaign Committee Shri. TSG Bhasker, Congress Seva Dal, Mahila Congress Coordinator's and Leaders, Youth Congress, Zilla Parishad Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad Members, PBMC Councillor and party members present at the solemn occasion.

Mayabunder, May 21: The District Administration, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner, N&M Andaman District, Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, continues its relentless efforts in the ongoing encroachment eviction drive. Revenue officials are actively engaged in removing illegal encroachments from public and Government lands across the district.

I am happy to know that the Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be observing the "International Day for Biological Diversity" on 22nd May, 2024 in these Islands along with rest of the country, and world on the theme "Be part of the Plan".

Port Blair, May 21: Heavy rain (7-11 cm) is likely at one or two places over A&N Islands and thunderstorm with lightning is also likely over one or two places over A&N Islands on May 22, 23, 24 & 25. Squally weather with gusty surface wind exceeding 45 kmph is very likely to be along and off A&N coast. Sea conditions are very likely to be rough to very rough. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till May 25.