Airbus A321 Lands at Defence Airfield INS Utkrosh of Andaman and Nicobar Command

Port Blair, June 28: In a major stride towards commencing night operations of civil flights at Port Blair, an Airbus A321 with passengers onboard landed at the defence airfield INS Utkrosh of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) at 1900h on 28 Jun 24. The aircraft then proceeded to Veer Savarkar International Terminal to disembark passengers. This successful night landing marks a significant step towards enhancing air connectivity to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, benefiting islanders and boosting tourism.

Car Nicobar, June 28: Nicobar District Police has launched a comprehensive initiative to educate the public about the newly enacted criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. These landmark legislations, which will come into effect on July 1,2024, replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.      

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 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: 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.