Port Blair, Nov. 14:  Living On The Edge - LOTE, a leading local NGO, expresses profound gratitude to the A & N Administration and the Central Government of India for the recent extension of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to the pensioners under the A & N Administration. This welcome development follows the earnest request made by Shri. Abhay Kumar, President of Living On The Edge - LOTE, during his meeting with the Chief Secretary Shri. Keshav Chandra, IAS, of the A & N Islands on 01st September 2023, as conveyed through LOTE's Letter no. LOTE/AN/ADMN/23/07 dated 01/09/2023.

Port Blair, Nov. 14: The 42nd Edition of India International Trade Fair has come alive on November 14, 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, marking the commencement of a two week-long extravaganza, showcasing the best of global trade and commerce on the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- United by Trade’ which emphasizes Global Unity through Commerce. The event is being participated by 28 States and Union Territories including Andaman & Nicobar Islands on the promise and vibrant display of diversity and business acumen until November 27, 2023.

Diglipur, Nov. 14: Police Station Diglipur once again showed their mettle that they are going tough against drug peddlers. Keeping sharp vigil over the antisocial activities under the jurisdiction, acting on a tip-off, on 14/11/2023 a dedicated team from PS Diglipur led by Inspr. K.Binoj, SHO PS Diglipur, HC Santosh Kr. Nair, PCs Abubacker Siddique, Devsai Toppo, Radhesham Hawlader, Soma Dey, Mirthunjoy Das & Ct Pawan Singh along with independent witnesses reached near Mourice Tikrey and hid themselves.

Port Blair, Nov. 14: Port Blair city witnessed 02 major Fire incidents on 12.11.2023.  The First incident occurred at Phoenix Bay storage godown at 1902 hrs. involving blast of Acetylene, Ferron, and LPG Cylinders, which rapidly spread to the adjacent wooden structure dwelling house.

07 Fire tenders, 01 Bouser and 01 Foam Tender from Fire Station Aberdeen, Chatham, Marine, Haddo Wharf, and Garacharma were promptly rushed to the spot and pressed into service to douse the flames.

Port Blair, Nov. 14: The Andaman Mopla Service Organisation (AMSO) has made an appeal to the Director General of Police to augment human and other required resources in the A&N Fire Department.

In a letter to the Director General of Police, AMSO General Secretary, Shri Abdul Siddique invited the attention of the DGP to the recent major fire incidents that occurred in the Capital city - Port Blair - at two locations, i.e. Phoenix Bay and Dairy Farm in the late evening hours on 12.11.2023.