Port Blair, Aug 30: Based on an information, on 29th August 2022 a jungle search was conducted at Balu Nallah near Talbagan by a team of PS Kalighat. The team apprehended Mrinmoy Sarkar @ Debra S/o Shri Niranjan Sarkar (40) yrs R/o Talbagan while making illicit liquor in the dense forest of Balu Nallah and recovered 60 litres of illicit liquor and 700 litres illicit lahan alongwith with 50 kg sugar and other raw materials. The accused has been booked for the violation of Excise Regulation and a case has been registered at PS Kalighat.

Port Blair, Aug 30: The District Administration of South Andaman District has set up a single window system for Ganesh Puja Pandal, Procession and mike permissions clearance from 24th August 2022 and started functioning at the District Control Room, Port Blair. The District Administration has taken this initiative for the convenience of the general public and devotees.

Swaraj Dweep, Aug. 30: The Directorate of Tourism, A&N Administration as part of ‘Clean Coast, Safe Sea’ campaign launched by GoI conducted a Beach   Cleanliness Drive at Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep early   this morning. The drive which was led by Director (IP&T), Shri Prateek Raj Yadav was aimed at improving coastal health via community action. More than 100 people including Pradhan, Shayam Nagar Panchayat, Shri Alok Mirdha, PRIs, tourism stakeholders, staff of Taj Exotica and Spa, Police personnel and general public actively participated in the cleanliness drive. Around 50 bags of waste were collected and disposed safely during the campaign.

Port Blair, Aug 30: District Consultative Committee and District Level Review Meeting of South Andaman District for the March 2022 was held today at 03:30 PM under the Chairmanship of Shri Suneel Anchipaka, Deputy Commissioner (SA) to review the performance of Banks under Annual Credit Plan, Government Sponsored Schemes and Flagship Schemes launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

I convey my warm greetings to all Islanders of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that evokes feelings of love and togetherness between relatives and friends creating a pleasing atmosphere.

I pray to Lord Vigneswara to shower His choicest blessings on all of us to lead a life of peace and harmony.