As we commemorate the 61st National Maritime Day on 05.04.2024, I extend my warmest greetings to all stakeholders in the maritime community. This year, we are celebrating this auspicious occasion under the theme "Sustainable Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities."

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are blessed with rich maritime resources, and our connectivity through the seas is fundamental to our identity and prosperity. However, with this privilege, comes the responsibility to ensure the sustainability of our maritime activities.

Name & Address of Missing Person: Ms. Velina D/o Late Thomas (42) yrs R/o Chuckchucha village, Car Nicobar.

Age: 42 years     

Height: 5ft           

Complex: Shallow             

Port Blair, April 4: To reduce the power outages observed in Port Blair and South Andaman regions, a Task Force has been formed to inspect the feeders and Tie lines to assess the condition of conductors, cables, clamps, channels, transformers, earthing, and other related fixtures of the entire transmission and distribution lines of Port Blair and the South Andaman area. The Task Force has examined the fault-prone and vulnerable areas, between Bambooflat, Jungle Bari, Dundus Point, Viper Island, Minnie Bay, and Shoal Bay and Ferargunj.

Shri M. Vinod, President Andaman Association of Tour Operators has deeply mourned the demise of Smti. Sumitra Devi, Aged 80 yrs (Retired Headmistress), W/o Late Suraj Narayan, Resident of Buniyadabad. She breathed her last at GB Pant Hospital Yesterday night (03/04/2024) at 11.15 pm.

Reviews Election Preparedness and Law & Order situation in UT & Bordering Areas of Poll Going States/UTs

Port Blair, April 3: The Election Commission of India conducted an Inter-State Border Meeting with the Chief Secretaries, Director Generals of Police (DGPs), Principal Secretaries (Home), Principal Secretaries (Excise) of all States/UTs, DG (BSF), DG (SSB), DG (ITBP), DG (Assam Rifles), DG (Coast Guard) and State Police Nodal Officers (SPNOs) of all States and UTs today in Virtual Mode in view of the General Elections to Lok Sabha – 2024