Port Blair, Jan. 19: The passengers have been informed that due to technical reasons, the sailing programme of Nalanda to Little Andaman on 24.01.2024 at 0700 hrs from Port Blair and her return voyage on the same day at 2100 hrs from Little Andaman to Port Blair has been cancelled. Passengers those who are holding the tickets of Nalanda for the above sailings have been advised to cancel their tickets and get full refund.

The general consumers and Government Departments have been informed that power supply will remain suspended in Haddo, Haddo Wharf, Foreshore Road and upto Civil Aviation Delanipur, Buniyadabad, AIR, DDK Colony, part of Delanipur, part of Prem Nagar, Coast Guard Enclave, Coast Guard HQ, Coast Guard Jetty, Panipat Road & Fortress Head Quarter on Jan. 20 from 9 am to 2 pm in connection with the rectification of 33 KV Zebra Tie Line underground power cable at Haddo in front of the Electricity Site Office.

Port Blair, Jan 18: In a spirit of unity and celebration, the Andaman & Nicobar Police hosted a vibrant ‘At Home’ function as part of the 72nd Raising Day festivities. The event, held on 18th Jan 2024 was graced by the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Admiral D.K. Joshi (Retd.) as the chief guest, Shri Nikhil Kumar, I/c Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, Shri Sandeep Sandhu, COS, A&N Command along with other dignitaries.

Port Blair, Jan 18: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma called on the Hon’ble Lt. Governor yesterday at Raj Niwas and raised many crucial issues.

One prominent issue among others was re-constitution of Andaman & Nicobar Islands UT Haj Committee and appointment of Executive Officer for UT Haj Committee. 

Highlighting a long pending grievance of the Muslim population of this Union Territory he informed the Hon’ble Lt. Governor that the A&N Islands UT Haj Committee was re-constituted vide Notification No. 20-35/2002- Haj (S.W) dated 26th May, 2006 for period of three years w.e.f. 01.07.2006 which was extended for further period of six months w.e.f 01.07.2009 or till a new Committee is reconstituted whichever is earlier vide Notification No. 1-5/2009-Haj (S.W) dated 30th October 2009. The said extended period expired in December 2009.

Port Blair, Jan 18: In a commendable initiative, North & Middle Andaman District Police launched "SWARAKSHA" a self-defence program in the month of September, 2023. This pioneering effort is specifically designed to empower female students in colleges and schools across the region. The program aims to address two vital aspects ensuring the safety of young girls and boosting their self-confidence.