Port Blair, Sept. 3: Heavy to very heavy rain (07-20 cm) is very likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands and heavy rain (07-11 cm) is also likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands. Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 4. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph is also likely at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 5. Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 6 & 7.

Port Blair, Sept. 1: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has demanded for urgent posting of a full-time Tehsildar for Diglipur Tehsil.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament mentioned that he has been informed by the residents and PRI members of Diglipur region that the Diglipur Tehsil has been working without a Tehsildar for nearly past three months.

Port Blair, Sept. 1: Financial fraud is a serious concern that affects individuals, families, and organizations across our community. The A&N Police have been dedicated to tackling this issue head-on by implementing proactive measures, conducting thorough investigations, and by collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that justice is served. We are happy to announce a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to combat Cyber fraud within the A & N Islands. During the year 2023, the Cyber cell of A&N Police, has successfully put on hold an amount of Rs. 991,690/-, in the bank itself, while the money was on way to the fraudster and has protected the financial interests of victims of such Cyber frauds.

Port Blair, Sept. 1: Tourism continues to occupy highest priority of Andaman & Nicobar Administration. As a step forward, the UT Administration has formulated policies for various tourism activities i.e. Caravan Tourism, House Boat Tourism, Bird Watching, Beach Shacks, Luxury Tents. Caravan Tourism Policy, Bird Watching Policy and Beach Shacks Policy have already been placed in the public domain, inviting comments/suggestions from tourism stakeholders and general public. The last date for receipt of comments/suggestions in respect of Caravan Tourism Policy, Bird Watching Policy is 12.9.2023 and Beach Shacks Policy by 20.9.2023.

Port Blair, Sept. 1: In a significant welfare initiative, the A&N Police has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India on January 25, 2023, to extend the benefits of the Police Salary Package to all its staff. This comprehensive package includes 'Accidental Insurance of Rs. 40 lakhs' in the event of an unfortunate demise.

In a poignant example, the claim for accidental insurance following the tragic demise of Late HC Ajit Das, who lost his life in a road accident, has been efficiently processed as the inaugural case under this package. The deceased's wife received a sum of Rs. 40.00 lakhs under the 'Police Salary Package' on August 30, 2023.