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Port Blair, Sept. 19: In the CBSE Question Paper leak case, the Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta, Circuit Bench at Port Blair today passed the judgement. The Hon’ble Justice Pranab Kumar Chattopadhyay and The Hon’ble Justice Asim Kumar Mondal in today’s judgement upheld the conviction of the appellants namely, P. Krishnamaraju, M.J. Vijayan, Abdul Salam and Abdul Rasheed and reduced the sentence to the imprisonment already undergone by each one of the said appellants without, however, making any change in the sentence of fine including the default clause.
The judgement reads:
"(1) Government Appeal No.001 of 2012 filed by the State against M.P. Arun is dismissed. The bail bond executed by M.P. Arun in terms of the earlier order passed by this Court stands discharged accordingly.
(2) The conviction of each one of the appellants namely, P. Krishnamaraju, M.J. Vijayan, Abdul Salam and Abdul Rasheed is upheld and the sentence is reduced to the imprisonment already undergone by each one of the said appellants without, however, making any change in the sentence of fine including the default clause.
With the aforesaid modification of the sentence in respect of each one of the aforesaid convicts, Criminal Appeals being Nos.008 of 2011, 001 of 2012, 002 of 2012 and 003 of 2012 filed by the convicts P. Krishnamaraju, M.J. Vijayan, Abdul Salam and Abdul Rasheed respectively are dismissed.
Let the Lower Court Records be sent down to the learned Special Judge together with a copy of this judgement immediately for taking necessary steps."
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Port Blair, Sept. 18: The Lt. Governor, Lt Gen (Retd) A. K. Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, reviewed the functioning of the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs at Raj Niwas today. The Chief Secretary, Secretary (Sports), Secretary to LG, Director (Sports), Dy. Director (SAI), Officers, Coaches from Sports department and SAI were present during the meeting. The Lt Governor interacted with all the Coaches and exhorted them to contribute their best for achieving the desired results in their disciplines.
He emphasized that Sports Associations are expected to maintain transparency and fair play in selection of teams for National Level Championships. Guidelines are to be observed by the Association as these teams represent the Islands. He observed that the Associations have to do fair selection and also ensure proper utilization of the financial assistance given by the Administration. The Lt Governor strongly reiterated that fielding of other State players on behalf of A&N Islands in any National Championships will not be accepted. Secretary (Sports) was asked to convene a meeting with all the Sports Associations to formulate eligibility code/selection norms for participation of the islands’ sportspersons at National level competitions. Any violation of eligibility code and laid down norms would attract strict action including criminal proceedings and FIRs would be lodged against the Associations concerned.
The Lt Governor directed that the State Sports Council and Regional Sports Council be reconstituted. It was decided that sportspersons and sports enthusiasts should be given due representation in the Council.
Department of Sports was asked to ensure procurement of quality sports equipments so that Island sportspersons achieve their full potential at National championships. It was suggested that senior coaches having experience of coaching National teams should be taken on short term contract for various disciplines prior to participation in National championships.
The Lt. Governor asked the Sports Department to have a vision document for promoting sports culture, broad-base sports in the Islands and also for the islanders to achieve excellence in sports at National and International levels. Sports department was asked to prepare Five Year and Ten Year Plans as part of their future roadmap. The Lt Governor directed all the Sports Bodies to work together for achieving this aim. He further emphasized that the Sports culture should not be confined to Port Blair but should also extend to all other Islands. It may be recalled that the Lt Governor had earlier issued directions for upgradation of Sports infrastructure in the Netaji Stadium Sports Complex. The Sports department informed that the renovation and upgradation of Billiards room and multi-Gym hall are under progress. These facilities will be made available to the public by 1st November, 2013.
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Port Blair, Sept. 17: Shri M. Nagarajan, owner of NK group of companies passed away today at his residence at Phoenix Bay, Port Blair. The reason for his death is learnt to be cardiac arrest.
Shri Nagarajan, apart from being an industrialist, was a noted social worker rendering his service for the upliftment of the poor islanders. His death is considered a great loss to the society.
The mortal remains of Shri Nagarajan was shifted to his native place near Madurai today, where the last rites will be performed by his son. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and a son.
Andaman Chronicle mourns the sad demise of Mr. Nagarajan and prays to the Almighty to give eternal rest to the soul of the departed and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
The President and Members of Hotel & Restaurant Owners Association of Andaman (HRAA) have also conveyed their condolence to the bereaved family. Meanwhile, the President of Association of Tour Operators Shri M. Vinod has also conveyed his condolence over the sad demise of Shri Nagarajan.