Port Blair, Jan 18: Road accidents continue to be a leading cause of death, disabilities and hospitalization in the country despite the commitment and efforts of various agencies involved. India ranks first in the number of road accident deaths across the 199 countries and accounts for almost 11% of the accident related deaths in the World.

Port Blair, Jan 18: The District Child Protection Unit (SA) under the District Administration organized a workshop on Personality Development at Seva Niketan, Dairyfarm.

The emphasis of the workshop was to impart ideas to the students for developing an outgoing and impressive personality that will enhance the quality and make them unique and also would help them to face the competitive world.

Port Blair, Jan 18: On the third day of Police Raising Week, a blood donation camp was organized by A&N Police at Police Training School (PTS), Prothrapur in which around 100 police personnel and around 20 civilians voluntarily donated blood. Senior Police officers namely Sh. Shivendra Kant Tewari, IPS, SP (AP) and Dy.SP Manoj Kumar Meena, among others donated blood. The COVID-19 protocols were strictly complied with while collecting blood. The medical team from Blood Bank led by Dr. Shahina Mustaquim, Directorate of Health Service made arrangement for collection of blood donated by Police.

Port Blair, Jan 18: Shri M.Vinod, President, AATO along with Shri P.S. Vijayan, Org. Secretary met Shri Satyendra Garg, Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands at his office today and discussed various issues pertaining to Andaman Tourism .

Port Blair, Jan 18: As part of our Raising Week celebrations, a bike rally was organised in which Police staff, village heads and local populace participated in large number. The objective of bike rally was to spread awareness about traffic rules, POCSO Act and ill effects of alcohol and drugs.