Port Blair, Feb 11: The delegation of Andaman & Nicobar Rajya Karmachari Mahasangh (ANRKM) of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh on the advice of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State (DoPT) met Shri. Himanshu Sharma, IAS, Personal Secretary to MoS (DoPT) to present the issues pertaining to working classes of A&N Islands.

The detailed presentation of the matter of regularisation of DRMs was presented by Shri. S. Biju Pillai, General Secretary, ANKRM. The documents of Court verdict and the concurrence of DoPT with the approval of Ministry of Home Affairs. Further, the constitution of Andaman Nicobar Cadre, were also discussed in length.

Port Blair, Feb 11: The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), Andaman & Nicobar State Centre (ANSC) is Celebrating “World Radio Day” on 13th February 2024 in the conference hall of Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works Office Complex at Mohanpura, Port Blair. at 04:00P.M, the Theme of the Program is “Role of Radio in Disaster Management.

Smti. Monika Bhardwaj, IPS, DIGP-Police Radio, shall be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker on the Day, Sh. Debayan Bhadury, Media and Communication Officer, PIB-Port Blair shall be addressing the audience on the theme.

Rangat, Feb 11: In a swift and efficient operation carried out on 11/02/2024, the Rangat Police successfully confiscated a significant quantity of illicit liquor at Urmilapur Forest.

Acting promptly on a tip, Inspector R.K. Mazumder, SHO, PS Rangat formed a specialized team consisting of HCs Mohan Rao, Pabitra Sikhari, PCs Pradeep Mathew Topno & K.Mohan. The proactive team successfully seized a significant quantity of 120 liters of Lehan, along with containers, various utensils, and timber materials used in the production process. These materials were discreetly hidden within the jungle. Subsequently, all confiscated items were promptly destroyed, dealing a major blow to the illegal liquor manufacturing network.

Port Blair, Feb 11: Invent Public School, Garacharma celebrated its Annual Day "Unleashing Sparkles" 2024 in the presence of Shri M. Nehru (Deputy Director Science) as a chief guest. The celebration was held at Govt. Primary School Garacharma Ground on 8th Feb 2024 with great enthusiasm. The chief guest on the occasion encouraged the children to showcase their talents and also appreciated them for their wonderful performances.

Port Blair, Feb 11: To prevent electoral fraud, Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) was introduced by the Election Commission of India in the year 1993 and with passage of time and in view of major advances of technology; the Commission has decided that the quality of cards, security features and other specifications shall be further improved.

In this line, as per the ECI’s instruction new security featured EPIC was introduced in A&N Islands since last Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Roll - 2023. The new features like in card size, thickness, hologram, Micro text, Ghost image, Guilloche patter, QR code etc. are enhanced in new EPIC cards.