Port Blair, June 25: The Central Govt. is committed towards the welfare of the people of A&N Islands and moving forward with the mantra given by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, that is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, Sabka Vishwas. The Govt. under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Modi has brought umpteen number of welfare oriented schemes for the benefit and to uplift the socio economic status of the common man, said the Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale here today.  The Hon’ble Minister said that A&N Islands is a strategically located place and it is also known for its freedom struggle history. He informed that he had reviewed various schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment being implemented in the Islands. He stated that the support of the Central Govt. will always be there to resolve any issues in the implementation of schemes.

Port Blair, June 25: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has raised concerns over the present condition of the Community Halls within the Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC) area. These Community Halls, which serve as valuable assets for the residents of Port Blair are in need of urgent repair and upgradation.

In a letter addressed to the Chairperson, Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC), he mentioned that the Community Halls in various wards of PBMC have traditionally been popular venues for social gatherings such as birthday parties, weddings, family receptions, cultural programmes, awareness programmes and other functions. However, many of these Halls are currently in a state of disrepair.

Port Blair, June 25: On the request of the villagers of the area, D. Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M) A & N State Organising Committee accompanied by other leaders of the party today (25.06.2023) visited Happy Nivas Colony at Ward No.2 of Shippighat Gram Panchayat in South Andaman and met the villagers and heard their grievances of not repairing the village road, non-availability of piped water in their area etc. 

Port Blair, June 25: Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS (AGMUT : 1995) took over the charge of Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands yesterday i.e. June 23, 2023. Welcoming the DGP, A&N Islands, an impressive Ceremonial Parade was presented at Police Lines, Port Blair today i.e. 24/06/2023, consisting of 06 platoons including Executive Police (Male), Executive Police (Female), Fire Service, IRBn, Police Brass Band and All Female Pipe Band. The welcome parade was commanded by Shri Naveen Kumar, Deputy Commandant (IRBn). All senior officers, rank and file were present to witness the Parade.

Port Blair, June 25: A&N Police is proud to announce the successful arrangement of a captivating motorcycle rally to commemorate the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event, flagged off by the Sh. Ajay Krishan Sharma, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Headquarters), brought together motorcycle enthusiasts, police personnel from various units of A&N Police and concerned citizens to raise awareness about the grave issue of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.