Port Blair, June 7: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested for immediate induction of New Vehicle Ferries on lease or on contract in Chatham-Bambooflat Route and Middle Strait sector.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that recently the services of the MV Pilobhabi was withdrawn from the Chatham-Bambooflat route, leaving only two vehicle ferries to operate in this area. Additionally, the MV Mus is currently under repair, resulting in an enormous pressure on two vehicle ferry vessels on this route. As a result, the public is facing huge inconvenience and hardship.

Port Blair, June 7: INTACH Andaman and Nicobar Chapter celebrated World Environment Day with students of DNA and the general public at Marina Park and Flag Point. A nukkad natak along with dance performances choreographed by Shri Vijay Bahadur was performed on the occasion. A special message on Save Water was delivered by Ms. Ashwin Muralidharan.

Port Blair, June 7: The ANTCC President, Mr. Rangalal Halder has demanded the Administration to provide meals service to the Patients’ Attendants at GB Pant Hospital.

In a letter addressed to the Directorate of Health Services, A&N Administration, Mr. Halder said that patients' attendants are facing huge difficulties in accessing meals while accompanying their close ones during their stay at GB Pant Hospital.

Port Blair, June 7: The Hon'ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands has approved the draft notification for constitution of 'Andaman & Nicobar Islands Energy Conservation Fund' along with constitution of State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) for regulating and controlling of the fund. The draft notification has been uploaded on the official website of Electricity Department, A&N Administration- vidyut.andaman.gov.in for the knowledge and comments, if any, of various stakeholders prior to its publication in the gazette of A&N Islands.

Port Blair, June 7: Mr. K Ganeshan, President, DNA, along with Mr. Vijay Kr. Roy, Editor-in-Chief, The Echo of India today met the Secretary (IP&T) and submitted a representation highlighting three vital issues related to IP&T empanelled local print media. The first issue was regarding re-starting the Media Exposure Tour to the mainland which was halted after the Covid-19 pandemic. The second issue was regarding the issue of vacancy notices in print media. The Vacancy Notices are presently published only in The Daily Telegrams. The third issue was related to deputing designated PRO in different departments of the administration who can clarify doubts/queries of local media related to their department.