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Billiground, Jan 16: In a swift and efficient operation carried out on 16/01/2024, the Billiground Police demonstrated their commitment to combating illegal activities by successfully confiscating a significant quantity of Lehan in the dense forest of Govindpur-2 village under PS Billiground.

Acting promptly, SI Shiju Kumar, SHO, PS Billiground formed a specialised team under the leadership of SI Indrajit along with ASI Murcha Munda, HCs, Amrita Bawali & Sandip, PCs Selvam, Mustafa, Anirudh & Antony. The team successfully seized a significant quantity of 800 liters of Lehan stored in 7 drums & 4 Jericans along with various utensils, and timber materials used for the preparation of illicit liquor. These materials were discreetly hidden within the jungle. Subsequently, all confiscated items and Bhatti structures were promptly destroyed, dealing a major blow to the illegal liquor manufacturing network.

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Port Blair, Jan 16: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have achieved a significant milestone by being recognized as an ‘Aspiring Leader’ in the Startup Ranking 2022. This prestigious acknowledgment reflects the region's commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. The Startup Ranking 2022, organized by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates the startup ecosystems of various regions, recognizing outstanding contributions towards creating a conducive environment for startups to thrive. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have stood out among their peers, showcasing their potential to become a prominent hub for emerging businesses and startups in the Category ‘B’ States (Population less than One Crore).

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Port Blair, Jan 16: The Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration will be organizing awareness activities by conducting programmes and competitions highlighting the valor of Param Veer Chakra (PVC) Awardees to commemorate the 1st anniversary of renaming of 21 Islands after the names of PVC Awardees. 

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Port Blair, Jan 16: To curb the menace of money power in elections, the Election Commission of India requisitions services of various Enforcement Agencies. As per existing practice, the Chief Electoral Officer manually compiles the seizure reports received from different Enforcement Agencies and send day-to-day complied seizure reports to the Commission.

The procedure of compilation of seizure manually by the Chief Electoral Office is cumbersome, not exactly real time base and is a complex process where lot of time in reporting and compiling is involved. A need has been felt for developing a software to remove unnecessary complexities in the process. Hence, a software called “Election Seizure Management System” has been developed by Election Commission of India.

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Port Blair, Jan 16: As part of Animal Welfare Fortnight from January 14, 2024, the Department of Animal Husbandry organized a Pet Walk from Marina to Flag Point. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of 50 pets, of various species and breeds. The chief guest of the occasion was Secretary, AH&VS, Shri Kumar L, who flagged off the rally. In addition to the diverse array of pets, numerous school children also took part in the event. The pet owners displayed great excitement, expressing their desire for such functions to be organized regularly.

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