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On June 26th each year, we observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as "World Drug Day." Today, I want to share a message of hope and resilience with everyone.
This year's theme, "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention," emphasizes the importance of taking proactive steps to fight drug abuse.
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Port Blair, June 25: To commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, on June 24, 2024, the staff of Anti-Narcotics Police Station arranged an awareness program at the Head Post Office, Port Blair. About 40 personnel attended the session, receiving education on the harmful impacts of drug abuse. Furthermore, they collectively pledged to refrain from drug use.
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Port Blair, June 25: The Chairman of ANTCC Campaign Committee, Mr. TSG Bhasker has highlighted the issues faced by farmers which he observed during his 3-day visit to Diglipur.
In a letter addressed to the Secretary (Agriculture) on Monday, Bhasker shared his experience of visiting various villages which were hugely affected by flood and households of poor farmers. He said that the crops sown by farmers in their fields have been completely destroyed and their fertilizers have been totally washed out in the flood.
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Port Blair, June 25: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President, Shri Rangalal Halder, has addressed a letter to the Health Secretary, A & N Administration regarding the critical issue of the non-operational CT scan machine at GB Pant Hospital.
In his letter, Halder expressed his deep concern over the significant hardships faced by patients due to the non-functional CT scan machine. As a vital piece of diagnostic equipment, its unavailability is causing severe inconvenience to the patients.
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Port Blair, June 25: The District Administration, South Andaman is continuously carrying out significant anti encroachment drives to preserve community spaces and ensuring lawful use of public property.
The Revenue officials of Ferrargunj Tehsil evicted encroachments at Shoal Bay village on govt. land with the assistance of line depts. viz. PWD and Police. Physical possession of an area 0.05 hectares was restored back to its original position.
Read more: District Administration, South Andaman Continues Anti Encroachment Drives