New Delhi, Aug 24: The historic All India Joint Convention of Workers and Farmers held on 24th August 2023 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi was massive and full of determination to raise the pitch of their joint and coordinated agitations in the coming period. Jointly organised by the platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs)/Sectoral Federations/Associations and Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the Convention assessed the adverse and destructive impact of the Union Government policies on the workers, farmers, common people in general and on the democratic, secular, harmonious living of our people.

Port Blair, Aug 24: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor, A&N Islands to finalize the Circle Rate for Kerala Puram, VS Palli, and Smith Island Regions of North Andaman.

Highlighting a pressing concern raised by the residents of Kerala Puram, VS Palli, and Smith Island, particularly in the context of the pending finalization of the circle rate for these areas, the Member of Parliament mentioned that the circle rate for land in these three regions of North Andaman has not been determined yet.

Car Nicobar, Aug. 24: The three-day long Carnic Festival-2023 organized by District Administration, Nicobars culminated today. The Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District, Shri Hari Kallikkat, IAS, declared the event closed in a vibrant closing ceremony held at Edward Kuchat Park, Car Nicobar which was graced by Tribal Leaders, Government Officials and general public. More than 3500 villagers and Departmental employees from all corners of the region gathered in large numbers to witness the final day of this mega event.

Diglipur, Aug 24: Police Station Diglipur once again showed their mettle that, they are going tough against drug peddlers. Keeping sharp vigil over the antisocial activities under the jurisdiction, acting on a tip-off, a dedicated team from PS Diglipur led by Inspr K. Binoj, SHO PS Diglipur launched a targeted operation to apprehend the individual involved in the illegal drug trade. The team trapped the person namely Ram Krishna Poddar S/o Late Kalidas Poddar (47) yrs R/o Madhupur, Ward No.5, Diglipur and recovered 1.210 Kg of illicit ganja from his possession and cash Rs. 5,91,800/- (Rupees Five lakh ninety-one thousand eight hundred only).

Port Blair, Aug. 24: The Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes headed by its Chairman, Dr. Kirit Premjibhai Solanki, currently on visit to these Islands, today held meeting with SC/ST Employees /Associations of ALHW in the conference hall of Hotel Taj Exotica, Swaraj Dweep. The Committee also held discussions with the Management of ALHW with regard to representations of SCs/ STs in services and other welfare measures initiated for them. Thereafter, the Committee held meeting with SC/ST Employees/ Associations of State Bank of India (SBI) and Central Bank of India besides discussion with the Management of State Bank of India (SBI) and Central Bank of India with regard to the representations of SCs/STs in service and other welfare measures undertaken for them by the Organization.