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1,24,038 Vaccines Administered So Far in the Islands
Port Blair, May 28: The vaccination drive is continuing smoothly in A&N Islands and so far, a total of 5,597 eligible people in the age group of 18 to 44 years have been vaccinated till date. As per the data available, altogether, 858 persons in the age group of 18 to 44 years were vaccinated in South Andaman District.
Read more: 5,597 Beneficiaries in 18-44 Age Group Get their First Dose of Vaccine
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If People Do Not Cooperate, Administration Will be Forced to Impose Complete Lockdown
Port Blair, May 26: An analysis of data indicates that people are still not serious about following COVID protocols despite repeated pleas. About 125 challans were imposed on COVID violators yesterday. The number of positive cases although has shown a bit of decline but there is no significant improvement in the situation. This was stated by the Secretary (IP&T), Shri Sunil Kumar Singh while briefing the media.
Read more: No Significant Improvement Noticed in COVID Situation in the Islands: Secretary IP&T
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Mayabunder, May 27: Police is continuously conducting search for illicit liquor and handia in jungles and destroying them. On 26th May, a search team of PS Rangat found and destroyed 14 tins of Lahan in the jungle. Based on an information, a police team conducted search in Shyamkund jungle area of Bakultala, in which they found 14 tins dull of fermented Lahan. The police team destroyed it on the spot itself. Since the liquor shops are closed, some people have been trying to use this as an opportunity to push handia and illicit liquor into the market. Two such individuals were arrested in PS Kadamtala on 27th May for the possession of Handia. The persons were booked for the violation of Excise Regulation and a total of around 20 Kg. Handia was recovered from them.
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Port Blair, May 27: The Kesaria Hindu Vahini Trust in a letter to the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration has requested that the staffs of the Forest Department may also be considered as Frontline Workers during the pandemic crisis.
Read more: KHV Requests CS to Consider Forest Department Staff as Frontline Workers
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Port Blair, May 27: The Andaman Association of Tour Operators has appealed the Lt. Governor and the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to provide relief to the tourist service providers who have been impacted by the recent Cyclone Yaas. Shri M Vinod, President of the Association in a letter mentioned that Cyclone Yaas had hit the islands and caused damages to the boats anchored in the harbor of Junglighat and blew the boat ticket counters in the Water Sports Complex, Dive Shops and other shops at North Bay. The financial implications of the damages are substantial.
Read more: AATO Requests for Cash Compensation for Damages Caused by Cyclone Yaas