Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 8: Andaman and Nicobar State Conference of Communist Party of India (Marxist) held on 28 – 29 December, 2024 through a resolution has opposed the privatization of the power sector in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Conference observed with grave concern and anxiety that the Central Government has decided to privatise the power sector in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Conference noted that at present the power generation, transmission and distribution are handled by the Electricity Department by utilising the services of hundreds of workers, employees and Engineers. 

I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Shri. Mangal Sain Malhotra ji.

His century-long life was a testament to resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to serving society.

Through his remarkable contributions to the Indian Army and Andaman & Nicobar Administration, he touched countless lives and left behind an enduring legacy.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 8: The Consumers Co-operative Stores Limited, Port Blair has shifted its LPG Showroom from Delanipur to the newly constructed showroom in the 1st floor of the CCS Head Office building at Aberdeen Bazar, Sri Vijaya Puram.  The inaugural function of the new showroom was held today, the 8th January 2025 at 11.00 a.m. Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Chairman, A& N State Cooperative Bank has inaugurated the Showroom in presence of a huge gathering. 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 8: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), a flagship event by the Government of India, is taking place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 8 to 10, 2025. The event aims to strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora and celebrate their contributions to the nation's development.

The biennial event, which saw its 17th edition held in Indore in January 2023, is expected to draw around 4,000 delegates from across the globe. The theme of this year’s PBD aligns with India's commitment to fostering cultural, economic, and diplomatic connections with the Indian diaspora.

Tushnabad, Jan 8: Shri Arjun Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, conducted an extensive inspection at various locations in Gram Panchayat Tushnabad to review ongoing and recently completed works related to roads, electricity, public parking, and other infrastructure projects along with the Smt. Padmawathi, Pramukh of Panchayat Samiti Ferrargunj, Shri. Anand Amrit Raj, Pradhan of Gram Panchayat Tushnabad, and officials including the Executive Engineer (PRI), Assistant Engineer (PRI), Junior Engineer (PRI), and all PRI members of Gram Panchayat Tushnabad.