Port Blair, June 24: As first-of-its-kind initiative, the Andaman & Nicobar Police, in collaboration with the National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP), Okha, Gujarat, has launched an intensive two-week coastal security training course. This program aims to strengthen the coastal defence capabilities of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, involving 311 newly enrolled police personnel.

Mayabunder, June 24: The Deputy Commissioner (N&MA), Mayabunder, Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, along with Shri Atul Soni, Assistant Commissioner (MA), Rangat, and Tehsildar Rangat, conducted an extensive visit to various Gram Panchayats in Rangat Tehsil on June 22, 2024. The visit was aimed at reviewing developmental projects in areas concerning water, electricity, roads etc. and other public grievances.

Port Blair, June 24: District Administration, South Andaman has taken strict action against 3 violators who were indulged in illegal mining and were dumping earth in contravention of Land Revenue Regulations.

The total fine imposed is around `5,48,500/- (Five Lakhs Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred only). The sites which were inspected by the revenue officers are located in 3 villages i.e Bambooflat, Sippighat and Bimblitan villages.

Port Blair, June 24: In a landmark move to enhance healthcare accessibility for building and construction workers, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Health Agency, Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands today at Secretariat. The MoU ensures that eligible registered building and other construction workers will receive coverage under the Ayushman Bharat (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana - PMJAY), a flagship health insurance scheme of the Government of India.

Port Blair, June 24: The newly enacted laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sahkshya Adhiniyam 2023, will be enforced from July 1, 2024. To ensure its effective implementation, the Andaman & Nicobar Police is conducting an intensive awareness campaign across various segments of society.

These New Criminal Laws prioritize safety and justice for Women, Children, and Vulnerable groups, emphasizing Human Rights and imposing stringent penalties for offenders.