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Port Blair, May 19: A free eye screening camp was organised by Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, Port Blair in association with Shri Sanjay Meshack, Ex-Councillor, PBMC today at #Bageecha, Prothrapur, Port Blair.
The camp which commenced at 10.00 am benefitted more than 55 beneficiaries who included truck drivers and needy people from in and around the area. The camp which was supposed to conclude by 2.00 pm had to extend as the number of walk-ins kept increasing.
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Port Blair, May 19: Society for Promotion of Serve Humanity Among Youths (SPARSHA) successfully organized a day-long Nature Camp for students at Mt. Manipur, previously known as Mt. Harriet on Sunday 19th May, 2024. This event aimed to educate and inspire young minds about the importance of biodiversity, environmental conservation, and healthy living, saw an overwhelming participation students from various schools in South Andaman.
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Kanyapuram, May 19: A blood donation camp held today at Community Hall Model village under Gram Panchayat Kanyapuram. This camp was organised by Living On The Edge - LOTE, in Association with Blood Bank, GB Pant, Hospital, Port Blair and Andaman and Nicobar AIDS Control Society. All together 40 units of blood was collected by the team of ANACS.
The maximum number of participants where from the final, selected list of mazdoor under the DFO, Wimberlygunj who are still waiting for their appointment orders.
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Port Blair, May 19: The incredible talent, energy, and creativity of the students through captivating choreography and electrifying performances came alive at the concluding ceremony of MERAKI ‘24- the Annual Sports & Cultural Fest of ANIIMS at its campus at Corbyn’s Cove here this evening. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS graced the valedictory function as the chief guest. The Director, ANIIMS, Dr. Pragya Sharma, Doctors from G.B. Pant Hospital, faculties of ANIIMS and students were present on the occasion.
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Bambooflat, May 19: Continuing to our commitment in eradicating illegal drug trade and keeping our community safe, the Police Station Bambooflat under South Andaman seized 150 grams of illicit Ganja and apprehend 03 persons.
On 17/05/2024, credible information was received that an individual named Harbaz Ali was in possession of illicit ganja and intended to sell it at a lucrative price near the Fish Market, Bambooflat. Upon receipt of this information, a team comprising Inspector Rizwan Hassan, SHO, PS Bambooflat, SI Manoj Lal, HC Zubair, PCs Shiva, Suresh Kumar, and Mubeena Banu was constituted. The team, augmented by two independent witnesses, proceeded to the location. Upon identifying the suspect, Harbaz Ali was intercepted, and during his personal check, a plastic pouch containing 40 grams of illicit ganja was found. The recovered illicit ganja was seized on the spot and the accused was arrested under NDPS Act.
Read more: PS Bambooflat Police Thwart Major Drug Operation, Arrests 03 Peddlers