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Port Blair, April 3: As part of the citizen science initiatives launched on Car Nicobar Island to monitor sea turtle populations, the Nicobarese fishermen from Teetop Village have retrieved a juvenile Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) from ghost fishing nets floating in the coastal waters of Car Nicobar.
Lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing nets, popularly known as ghost nets, continue to entangle vulnerable marine fauna such as sea turtles. During their routine fishing practices on the forenoon of 01 April 2024, the fishermen spotted a large mass of ghost fishing net floating in the water, which entangled a live turtle as well as a dead turtle. In a swift act of responsible fishing practices, the fishermen rescued the juvenile sea turtle by cutting the net, and the turtle was swiftly released back into the sea without any external injuries.
Read more: A Joint Initiative of ICAR-CIARI & DST Rescues Hawksbill Turtle at Car Nicobar
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Port Blair, April 3: Shrihaan Karmakar, a ten-year-old chess player from Port Blair, attains the title of Arena FIDE Master (AFM) and becomes the youngest chess player from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to receive the AFM title.
Read more: 10-Year-Old Shrihann Karmakar Attains Title of Arena FIDE Master
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Launches Dedicated WhatsApp number ‘9531856083’
Port Blair, April 3: With a steadfast commitment to preserving the sanctity and fairness of the democratic process and to combat the potential misuse of Short Message Services (SMSs) and various social media platforms during elections, a dedicated WhatsApp number ‘9531856083’ has been made available to the public by A & N Police, in consonance with the direction of Election Commission of India (ECI).
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Excise Cases Registered with Significant Liquor Recovery
Port Blair, April 3: Keeping in view the forthcoming Lok Sabha General Elections-2024 scheduled for polling on 19/04/2024 across these Islands, MCC has been rigorously enforced since 16/03/2024. PS Pahargaon has demonstrated unwavering dedication to ensuring the MCC is upheld in true letter and spirit. On April 2, the Excise team of PS Pahargaon conducted a series of raid at several locations under PS Pahargaon jurisdiction. These operations resulted in the registration of 4 Nos. Excise cases against accused persons Dilip Kumar Thapa, S/o Shri Chandra Bahadur Thapa, 40 yrs, R/o Brookshabad, Smti D. Bhavani, W/o Shri Anup Lakra, 31 yrs, R/o Dollygunj Shiv Colony, Thirupati Kannan, S/o Shri Rajendran, 28 yrs, Pvt. Worker, R/o Bathu Basti near Karpagam Hotel & Anil Kandulna, S/o Late B.S. Kandulna, 45 yrs, R/o Dollygunj near Shiv Mandir respectively resulting in seizure of 119 bottles of IMFL and 34 Kgs of illicit Handia.
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Roles & responsibilities of Presiding Officers and team manning Polling Booth for smooth conduct of Poll highlighted
Port Blair, April 3: As part of the preparations for the ensuing General Elections -2024, the second round of training for the Presiding Officers and the Polling Officers was organised at the Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT) auditorium here today. The Presiding Officers & Polling Officers engaged in Election duty for Port Blair Tehsil attended the training. Returning Officer, ANIPC/DC (SA), Shri Arjun Sharma, IAS, General Observer for ANIPC, Shri B.N Singh, IAS and other officials related to Election were present on the occasion.
Read more: Second Round of Training for Presiding Officers & Polling Officers Held