Car Nicobar, May 4: For the first time in the history of Nicobars, the District Administration, Nicobars is conducting the DC Cup-2023, a mini Olympics in collaboration with Nicobar Games and Sports Association (NGSA). A vibrant opening ceremony was held at car Nicobar. The District Administration has a vision to tap sporting potential of Nicobarese by organizing year-long multi sports tournaments. 

Port Blair, May 4: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the intervention of Lt. Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands for his intervention to solve the power crisis issue in the Islands.

Highlighting about the pressing issue of power crisis that is faced by all Islanders, the Member of Parliament has written a letter to the Lt. Governor in which he stated that Andaman & Nicobar Islands are currently facing indiscriminate power cuts during the hot and humid climate, which is having a significant impact on their lives.

Port Blair, May 4: It has been noticed that since the last few months that various agencies/contractors are executing excavation work alongside the road without giving any intimation to the Electricity Department. During such excavation work which involves the drilling and digging activity, the high tension power cable of 33 KV and 11 KV running along the roadside are being damaged resulting in long hours power interruption, which causes huge unrest amongst the public as the repair work of damaged cables takes on an average of 10 to 12 hours and the time increases further in case of multiple damage of the cables.

Port Blair, May 4: As per the Meteorological Department’s weather report, thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on May 5. Thunderstorm with lightning, gusty wind (speed reaching 30-40 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on May 6.

Port Blair, May 4: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President Mr. Rangalal Halder has demanded for the establishment of roads/bridges for connecting the villages of Jal Tikrey, Gopal Nagar-I and Gopal Nagar -II located under Radhanagar Panchayat, Diglipur.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Mr. Halder said that the residents of the said villages are facing a huge inconsistency in procuring basic amenities which are necessary for their day to day life.