Port Blair, April 21: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has extended his gratitude to all voters who participated in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections. “Your active participation in the democratic process is commendable and reinforces the foundation of our nation's democracy”, said the MP.

A special appreciation goes out to the first-time voters who have embraced their rights and responsibilities with enthusiasm and understanding.

Port Blair, April 21: Ms. Zohra Banu resident of this Island was felicitated today by Ummat Public School in a grand function organized by the institution. The function was graced by the esteemed Management Committee Members, Principal, Headmistress, Teachers, Students & Media for her undaunted success in UPSC.

The programme started with a Prayer (Sura Fathia) followed by a Welcome Address by Ms. M. Thamarai Selvi, Headmistress, Ummat Public School.

Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands has deeply mourned the demise of Shri M. Nehru, Principal, Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Port Blair. Shri M. Nehru's legacy of compassion and generosity will always be remembered. He touched the lives of so many with his caring nature and genuine concern for others. His contributions to the teaching community and beyond will continue to inspire everyone.

Port Blair, April 21: On April 12, 2024, the diligent efforts of the Pahargaon Police team culminated in the apprehension of Soubhagya Ranjan Swain, aged 44, hailing from Narshingpur, Kendrapara, Odisha, who had long eluded the law. This decisive action followed the issuance of a Non-Bailable Warrant stemming from a 2010 case registered at PS Pahargaon under sections 420/417/376 of the IPC.

Port Blair, April 21: In a testament to their diligence, the Pahargaon Police team once again demonstrated their efficacy by apprehending an individual under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985, seizing 52 grams of illicit cannabis.

On 17/04/2024, amidst heightened security measures for the 2024 general elections, the police intensified their scrutiny by conducting meticulous vehicle and personal checks near Hotel Zone Connect under Pahargaon jurisdiction. During this checking, SI Saorabh Kumar Pandey of PS Pahargaon received vital intelligence about movement of some ganja based on which checking was further increased at the point. Delving into their search, the vigilant team uncovered a suspicious package enveloped in transparent polythene, suspected to contain illicit substances, in the possession of Jasveer Singh (24) from Sippighat.