Diglipur, Jan 4: Continuing its crackdown on the illicit liquor, Handia, illegal sale of IMFL & illicit Ganja, the District Police of North & Middle Andaman with the help of local informers conducted regular raids and searches in jungles. During the month of December-2022, the teams of various Police Stations, headed by SHOs and Sub-Inspectors conducted raids & massive jungle search operation. In these search operations, around 1400 litres of Lehan & 43 Kg Handia was destroyed and also 173 Nos.

Port Blair, Jan 4: The District Administration of South Andaman ensuring zero tolerance towards encroachment on Govt. land, carried out encroachment eviction drive on 03/01/2023 and today on 04/01/2023at Ferrargunj Tehsil.

Port Blair, Jan. 4:  To facilitate the commuters in view of the celebration of Vivekananda Mela at Shaheed Dweep, the Directorate of Shipping Services has arranged additional ferry service between Port Blair & Shaheed Dweep from 12th to 19th January 2023. In this connection, additional ferry services may be availed by the intending passengers as per the schedule promulgated. Tickets for the same may be obtained from STARS Ticketing Counters. The ferry services will be operated as per the following schedule:

Port Blair, Jan 4: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is conducting Entrance Tests for B.Ed, Ph.D and B.Sc.Nursing (PB) Programme on Sunday, 8th January, 2023. The Entrance Test is being organized at Examination Centre-0201, JNRM, Port Blair.

Mr. Dharmender Narayan, Ward Councilor No. 17, PBMC expressed deep condolence at the sad demise of Shri Amar Nath Singh, Ex- Chargeman, Transport Deptt, S/o Late Jagan Nath Singh & Late Devi, 62 yrs, R/o Old Pahargaon expired on 04/01/2023. The Councilor conveys his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved members of his family. May the departed soul rest in peace.