Ragat, Sept. 26: On 25/09/2024, during the late-night hours, the Rangat Police conducted a swift and efficient operation, dismantling an illicit liquor manufacturing unit in Urmilapur, Bakultala, following credible information.

A team constituted by SI Madhab Halder, SHO PS Rangat and led by SI Manoj Lal, HC S.S. Das, PCs R.K. Yadav, and Mohd. Basheer was promptly formed. Upon arrival at the scene, the team apprehended two accused individuals and seized approximately 20 litres of illicit liquor along with Bhatti Articles and destroyed 06 Nos. iron tin containing around 90 litres of Lehan on the spot.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: In a shining example of community spirit and dedication to environmental care, the Ration Rasheed Foundation, in partnership with the Fisheries Department, A&N Administration, successfully carried out a cleanliness drive at Fish Landing Centre, Junglighat, Sri Vijaya Puram. This initiative was part of the broader mission to promote the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, aligning with the Hon'ble Prime Minister’s vision of a cleaner and healthier India.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: As part of World Tourism Day celebration- 2024, the Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration organized a Drawing/Painting competition for school students yesterday at Andaman Club. More than 60 students from various Schools of Sri Vijayapuram and its adjoining areas enthusiastically participated in the competition. The theme of the drawing/painting competition was ‘Tourism & Peace’. 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: Ayushman Pakhwada is being observed from September 20 to 30, 2024 to mark 6 years of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and 3 years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). As part of the observance, an orientation session was organized by the State Health Agency, A&N Islands for the students of 3rd Year MBBS Part-I (batch –2021), Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, A & N Islands.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: The Department of CS &CA has extended the last date for updating e-KYC for the left out Ration Card beneficiaries upto 31.07.2024. However, it is noticed that in spite of repeated request and all possible effort, there are considerable number of (APL, AAY & PHH) beneficiaries who have not yet approached their Fair Price Shops or the Department of CS&CA or respective Supply Units functioning in the inter Islands for updating their e-KYC.