Port Blair, Sept. 21: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY (U)] is one of the world’s largest housing programs that is fulfilling dreams for around 1.07 crore households. Aligned with Hon’ble Prime Ministers’ vision of ‘Housing for All’ by 2022 and addressing life transformation issues on moving into a pucca house, ANGIKAAR- a campaign for change management was launched in all PMAY (U) cities.

Port Blair, Sept. 21: Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament, A&N Islands has requested the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Education), A&N Administration to introduce Science Stream and English Medium for Class XI (+2 level) at Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Ferrargunj, which has secured 100% result during academic session 2019-2020.

Port Blair, Sept. 21: An unidentified dead body in advance stage of decomposition was recovered by PS Aberdeen on 07/02/2020 from the sea of Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair. An UDFIR vide No. 11/20 dated 07/02/2020, U/s 174 Cr.PC has been chalked out at PS Aberdeen and is being investigated. The dead body of the deceased is chemically preserved for identification.

Port Blair, Sept. 21: The Chairperson, Port Blair Municipal, Shri.N.K.Udhaya Kumar in the presence of Smti. Anjali Sehrawat, IAS, Secretary, PBMC laid foundation stone for Re-Surfacing of road and renovation of drain with cover slab at Haddo Ward No-01 today. The work is been undertaken under the Central Road Fund and will be completed within three to four months.

Port Blair, Sept. 20: At about 0900 hrs on 19 Sep 20, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Port Blair received a COSPAS SARSAT distress alert originated by an inter-island cargo vessel named ‘MV Kottai Ramaiah. On receipt of information, MRCC Port Blair immediately launched multifarious swift Search and Rescue Mission. With due consideration to the criticality of the situation owing to prevailing cyclonic weather, without wasting any further time, Indian Coast Guard diverted CG aircraft which was on routine maritime surveillance for investigation and to access the situation. Meanwhile, MRCC staff made several attempts but was not able to establish any communication with the distressed vessel.