Port Blair, May 16: While the A&N Administration is on a war footing to contain the spread of COVID-19 infections, the second wave is proving to be a bit tougher than the first. With the active support of social workers, NGOs and general public at large, COVID-19 management is now in a better shape when compared last year and with any other states in the country. It has been noticed that the corona virus has already spread within the community, which has become a matter of concern now.

Vaccination Drive for 45+ to Continue, Eligible Persons Asked to Come Forward

Port Blair, May 16: The Secretary, IP&T, Shri Sunil Kumar Singh while addressing a COVID-19 media briefing held in the conference hall of IP&T today informed that 4 flights with 306 passengers arrived today and during the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on these passengers, only one was found COVID positive. He further informed that 80 persons bound for Middle & North Andaman were tested at Ferrargunj, of which 4 persons were found positive. He once again urged the people to follow all COVID appropriate behavior, COVID protocols and help Administration in its fight against corona virus.

Instructions Issued to Line Departments to Ensure Basic Amenities are Not Deprived to People

Port Blair, May 15: The second wave of COVID-19 is proving to be more contagious and fatal and to contain the movement of people, complete lockdown has been imposed with effect from 15.05.2021 in the areas of Hopetown, Shorepoint, Bambooflat, Stewartgunj, Govindapuram, Nayapuram, Wimberlygunj, Kanyapuram, Mannarghat, Malappuram, Wright Myo and Shoal Bay under Ferrargunj Tehsil.

Port Blair, May 16: Shri M P Abdul Rasheed, who emerged as a well-known figure during the COVID pandemic had started his noble works during the previous lockdown by providing essential ration articles to his needy neighbourers and workers working under him. This act of his had turned him to be popularly known as Ration Rasheed in the Islands.

Port Blair, May 15: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma through a letter has requested the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Govt. of India to waive off the EMI of the bank loan of unemployed youths who are into tourism business. 

In his letter, he said that Andaman & Nicobar Islands being a far away and remote place from the rest of the country and don’t have any industry or corporate houses for employment.  The only mode of employment is government job and tourism industry.