Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 6: On the occasion of the 155th Anniversary of Gandhiji's Jayanti on 2nd October, 2024, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was conducted at District Prison, Prothrapur. The dedicated officers, staff and inmates of Prison Department participated in the event, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in creating a healthy environment at District Prison, Prothrapur.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 6: The State Institute of Education, Shiksha Sadan conducted a meeting of the Core Committee Members of the SCL (State Centre for Literacy) under ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, in the Conference Hall of Shiksha Sadan, Sri Vijaya Puram recently. The objective of the meeting focused on better implementation of the ULLAS initiatives for Adult Literacy of the Ministry of Education- GOI, and to make these Islands 100% literate by 2027.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 4: The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, today flagged off the highly anticipated ‘Island Rumble Ride’, an event set to make its mark in the ‘World Book of Records’. The Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Shri Arjun Sharma, IAS, the Director IP&T, Shri Azharuddin Zahiruddin Quazi, IAS, members of the Hoteliers Association, members of the ACCI were also present during the flag off ceremony held at the Flag Point here today. The Island Rumble Ride aspires to earn a spot in the World Book of Records, making it a historic event for motorcycling enthusiasts across the globe. This journey is not only about adventure but also about showcasing the stunning tourism potential of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member of the BJP and Former State President of BJP-Andaman and Nicobar Islands, expresses deep sorrow at the passing of Shri A. V. Manickam, former Pradhan of Bambooflat and South Andaman District Vice-President of BJP. Shri A. V. Manickam departed for his heavenly abode today, 6th October 2024, at 2:00 AM in his native place, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 4: The Hon’ble Special Judge, Shri. Niyaz Alam on 26th September 2024 convicted one accused person, resident of Bimblitan Village, Port Blair, South Andaman in a sexual assault case committed by him against his minor daughter then aged about 12 years.

It is averred that on 15.06.2022 when victim girl’s mother had gone out for work, the accused locked the room and committed sexual assault upon his daughter. Meanwhile his sons who were playing outside came back and knocked the room. Being frightened with the knocking, the accused left the daughter and she apprised about the incident to her brothers and mother. Then the matter was brought to notice of PS Pahargaon who registered case against the accused person under Section 376 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) read with Section 3(b)/5(l)(n)/9(n) of POCSO Act and the investigation was taken up by IO Seema Bhomick.