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Port Blair, May 21: As per the Solid Waste Management & Handling Rules 2000 it is mandatory to have door to door collection in all the days including Sundays and holidays. The Rules further prescribe that the waste of biodegradable and non-biodegradable area are also to be collected separately from individual households.
In this regard a meeting with the Sanitary Officer and Sanitary Inspectors was called by the Chairman PBMC, Shri PB Murugan on 17th May 2013 in the conference hall of the council. During the course of the meeting it was emerged that no appointment has been made in the Sanitary Section since long. The sanitary workers’ strength has been reduced considerably due to death/ retirement and termination of the labourers due to long absence from duty. The present strength of sanitary workers is inadequate to handle the mandatory issues in a proper manner.
It was therefore decided by the Council to enhance the present strength of Safai Karamcharis by engaging new hands on Muster Roll so as to keep the city neat and clean in a hygienic manner. Meanwhile the Chairperson has also directed the Sanitary wing of the council to initiate all action to keep the city neat.
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Port Blair, May 20: Shri K.N. Suresh, State Executive Member of Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Executive of Raashtreeya Shaikshik Mahasangh died today in a shocking incident at his residence at Prem Nagar. He was also the President of Hotel and Restaurant Association, Port Blair and the President of MES Contractors Association. Late KN Suresh was also a recipient of LG’s Commendation. The reason for his death is assumed to be suicide. He was 50 and is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
Late K.N. Suresh was seen in the morning hours at about 10.30 am -11.00 am at BJP Bhawan and had also visited the Bank of Baroda for some transactions, sources inform. Later at around 12 noon, news flashed from various corners that KN Suresh had committed suicide at his residence, sending a shock wave among the islanders, with a suspicion raised about the cause of death.
The death of Shri K.N. Suresh has been mourned by the Lt. Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh. In a message the LG said that KN Suresh’s visionary approach always aimed at overall development and welfare of the islands. He was a known social activist and was instrumental in creating social harmony and promoting awareness amongst the islanders to pursue higher and professional education through Distance Education programme. In recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of education and social work, Lieutenant Governor’s Commendation was also awarded to Shri KN Suresh in 2012 on Independence Day.
Meanwhile the Member of Parliament, Shri. Bishnu Pada Ray has condoled the death of Shri. K.N. Suresh. The MP in his message said that Shri Suresh was the state Executive Member of the Barathiya Janata Party, and he has played active role for the party. The party has lost a visionary with his death. A very active social worker Shri Suresh has been in the National Executive of the Raashtreeya Shaikshik Mahasangh, and was very concerned with the teacher’s grievances. Shri Ray prays to the almighty to give strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
The PCC President, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, has also expressed his shock on the untimely death of Shri K. N. Suresh who left the world on today. The PCC President and all leaders of Pradesh Congress Committee deeply mourn the death and pray to Almighty for eternal peace of the souls and strength to their family members. The PCC President has also mourned the demise of Shri K. Vellimalai, F/o Shri V. Saravana Kumar, Editor Sagar who breathed his last on 19th May 2013.
The demise of Shri KN Suresh has also been mourned by Shri M. Vinod, President, Association of Tour Operators, A&N Islands.
Andaman Chronicle deeply mourns the shocking and untimely demise of Shri K.N. Suresh. We pray to the Almighty to give eternal rest to the soul of the departed and enough strength to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss.
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Constant endeavour to augment sporting infrastructure across the isles: LG
Port Blair, May 19: The Lt Governor, Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM inaugurated a football stadium at JNRM College premises in the presence of the First Lady of the Islands, Smt Bhawanee Singh yesterday 18th May 2013. Beautifully designed, the sprawling football stadium has been constructed with the financial assistance from FIFA and has come up in a scenic location with backdrop of the blue sea and the historical Ross Island.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor stated that the people of the Islands are great lovers of sports and our sportspersons had excelled in various disciplines of sports like cycling, kayaking, canoeing and rowing etc. Citing the example of Ms Deborah, the top cyclist, who had achieved remarkable feat by winning one Silver and two Bronze medals at the Asian Cycling Championship, held in New Delhi recently, he stated that it is a great achievement for a small place like our Islands. Several other sportspersons of the Islands had also won awards at the International and National levels in various disciplines of sports.
Referring to initiatives taken up for augmenting sports facilities in the islands, he stated that Administration is making constant endeavour to upgrade sporting infrastructure and provide scientific training facilities to our sportspersons so that they can excel at higher levels and added that cash awards are given and sports infrastructure are being developed for promotion of sports here. “The Administration will spare no efforts to bring up these sports infrastructure to give maximum opportunity for the sportsmen for upgrading their skills and representing our islands and the country at the national and international levels”, he stated.
Describing football as one of the very popular sports in the islands, he stated that several of our football players have represented the country and many of them have even played at National level while many of our football players have represented famous football clubs of the country. Further in order to give boost to the budding footballers, setting up of a Football Academy at Car Nicobar is in the process.
Expressing his gratitude to the sports icon, Shri Baichung Bhutia, Padmashree recipient and Arjun Awardee, who is currently here to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the football stadium, he stated that the presence of the legendary footballer today will not only promote the game of football but would also boost the morale of the young and budding footballers and other soccer lovers of our islands.
In his address, Shri Baichung Bhutia, International Footballer stated that these Islands have huge sporting talents and many of the sportspersons of the islands had brought laurels for the country and islands as well. The soccer team of the Islands had done extremely well in the Subroto Cup Football tournament and through proper exposure and training, the Islands football team can do even better in National and International football tournaments. He further urged the parents to encourage their children to play sports and games so that they can become good sportspersons.
Later, a short exhibition match was played between Sikkim XI and Andaman & Nicobar team which resulted in draw with both the team scoring one goal each. Football lovers of the islands got the rare opportunity to witness the master footballer Shri Baichung Bhutia showing his football skills during the match.
Earlier, welcoming the chief guest and others, the Secretary (Sports), Shri Rakesh Bali stated that the football stadium had been built with the support of FIFA. The function concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by the Principal, JNRM, Dr. Iqbal Ahmed.