Port Blair, Oct. 23: In its bid to stop illegal activities in South Andaman District, a surprise filed visit was carried out by the Deputy Commissioner (SA), Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS alongwith SDM (SA). During the inspection, it was found that one person was illegally mining stones at Bimblitan village using excavator.

Port Blair, Oct. 23: Striking hard on the proliferation of drugs in the Islands, PS Central Crime Station today seized its largest quantity of contraband this year and arrested a drug kingpin in the process.

I, on the joyous occasion of Durga Puja, convey my warm greetings and good wishes to all my fellow Islanders. May Durga Puja characterize the victory of truth over untruth, good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. May Goddess Durga guide us on to the path of righteousness, truth and wisdom.  Let us pray to the Universal Mother Durga to instill in us a spirit of brotherhood and love for all. May this festival strengthen the moral foundations of our Islands and turn us away from all that divides and destroys.

Port Blair, Oct. 23: Continuing the commemorative events to honour the martyrs of Police Department (Police Flag Day) the A&N Traffic Police & Security Cell today organised a community plantation drive at the vacant land of Bathu Basthi. The event started with planting of sapling by Shri. Manoj C., IPS, Superintendent of Police (Traffic/Security). More than 100 saplings were planted by Shri. Ajay Kr. Rai, DANIPS (Dy.SP Traffic) & other traffic personnel of Traffic/Security followed by interaction with Traffic & Security personnel. During the interaction importance of physical distancing, wearing of face masks, hand wash/sanitization was emphasised by Shri. Manoj C., IPS (Superintendent of Police Traffic/Security).

Port Blair, Oct. 23: The Keshariya Hindu Vahini Andaman Unit in coordination and active participation of Social Worker, Y Joga Rao will be organizing a Free Health Camp, which is one of the frequently used methods of reaching out the unreached.