Port Blair, June 28: The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) biennially presents Regional Awards for Cooperative Excellence and Merit to Primary Cooperative Societies, acknowledging the pivotal role that cooperatives play in the country's development. The Seamen Cooperative Society Ltd., Port Blair and the Jagrook Security Service Cooperative Society Ltd. Port Blair have been honored with the prestigious awards of Excellence-2023.

Port Blair, June 28: A Five days’ classroom Training and review meeting of Facility Level Staff organized by A&N AIDS Control Society (ANACS) from 24th-28th June 2024 in the conference hall of Ayush Hospital, Junglighat, Port Blair. The participants included 13 ICTCs Counsellors, Lab. Technicians and Staff Nurse.

Dr. Suja Antony, Director of Health Services/ Vice Chairperson ANACS, A & N Administration graced the program as Chief Guest and inaugurated the training in the presence of Dr. Subrata Saha, Project Director ANACS and Dr. Kalyan P. Kadbhane, Deputy Director (AYUSH).

Port Blair, June 28: 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 have conducted awareness programs with the PRI members of South Andaman District.

A awareness program was held in the conference hall of MPOC Chatham under the chairmanship of Smti Varsha Sharma, IPS, DIGP (L&O)/PMF, A&N Police alongwith Smti Niharika Bhatt, IPS, SP (D) SA, Ms Shwetha K Sugathan, IPS, SP PMF and Shri Vikas Swami, IPS, SDPO (SA). During the meeting, the PRI members were informed about the introduction of Zero FIR, which can now be registered anywhere, irrespective of the location of the crime. Information regarding the occurrence of any offense can also be provided electronically. A free copy of the FIR is mandated to be provided to both victims of crime and accused individuals.

Port Blair, June 28: In preparation for the implementation of the new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – 2023, the Police Training School, Prothrapur, organized a Special Session dedicated to educating and updating the Learned Prosecutors of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The session was conducted in a hybrid format under the supervision of Shri. Manjeet Sheoran, IPS, Principal (PTS), combining both in-person and virtual attendance, and was held at the Conference Hall of Fire & Emergency Services (HQ) on 28th June 2024. This innovative approach allowed for greater flexibility and participation from various stakeholders.

Port Blair, June 28: The Chairman, ANTCC Campaign Committee, Mr. TSG Bhasker has expressed his deep concern over the pathetic condition of public toilet in Kadamtala, Police Gate no. 15 and highlighted the absence of proper facilities available for the residents of A&N Islands and also for the tourists.

In a letter addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, Bhasker stated that the public toilet at Kadamtala Gate no. 15 has not been cleaned for more than 4 months. He said that the floor was very dirty with mud and the urinal pots were filled with urine as the taps were not functioning.