Port Blair, Nov. 1: An impressive ceremonial parade was organized by the Andaman & Nicobar Police on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National unity Day) in order to Commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The contingents of A&N Police comprising of 01 Platoon each of Executive Police Gents & Ladies, IRBn, Fire Service, Police Brass and Pipe Bands and a contingent from NDRF led by parade commander Ms. Yogita Sharma, DANIPS, Dy. Superintendent of Police (APU), marched impressively from Dharmshala Junction to Flag Point and returned to Girls School which captivated the spectators. Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, took salute on the occasion.

Port Blair, Nov. 1: It has come to the notice of the Health Department that a fake Merit List of ANM is being circulated on social media (WhatsApp) which is misleading and has led to confusion among the aspiring candidates.

Port Blair, Nov. 1: It is a proud moment for the Islanders as M Tanish a young chess player from A & N islands has opened his international Chess Rating as per the latest International Rating list published on 31st October 2023 by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

Port Blair, Nov. 1: It has come to notice that the area along the stretch from Bhatubasti Junction to Garacharma Junction and Junglighat area have witnessed a surge in commercial activity leading to a significant increase in vehicular traffic. With this growth, the issue of indiscriminate roadside parking by the residents and shopkeepers has become a cause for concern, impacting the flow of traffic and posing safety risks for both pedestrians and drivers.

Port Blair, Nov. 1: CITU has reiterated its demand for immediate revision of minimum wages for scheduled employment in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.  In a letter sent to the Lt Governor, A & N Islands, B. Chandrachoodan, General Secretary, CITU A & N State Committee, referring to his earlier letters on the subject, has stated that the minimum wages was last revised in 2017 with effect from 1.1.2018. Though the revision was due from 1.1.2023, the Administration intentionally delayed the process of revision and the proposal is still pending with the Administration. CITU General Secretary told the Lt Governor that the recommendation of the Chairman of the Minimim Wages Advisory Committee was submitted long back and the file is reportedly shuttling from one office to other, thereby delaying the revision of minimum wages for the last 10 months.