Port Blair, Jan 29: On January 29, 2024, Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, Secretary, PBMC, accompanied by the Smti S. Selvi, Chairperson, PBMC alongwith the Ward Councillor of Ward No. 22, conducted an inspection of Ward No 22 alongwith PBMC officials. The visit aimed to address various issues and ensure the overall well-being of the locality.  Secretary PBMC emphasized the need to cover wells in the area to prevent contamination from external particles such as leaves, plastics and waste etc. The team inspected the major drain in the vicinity, issued directives to the sanitary inspector and relevant officials to clean the drain for unhindered water flow. Additionally, instructions were given to enforce fines in accordance with Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules for non-segregation of the waste.

Port Blair, Jan. 29: Vacancy notice for the post of Project Coordinator (1 Post) on contract basis under National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) in the Department of Social Welfare, A&N Administration has been displayed in the Notice Board of the Social Welfare Department and the same has also been uploaded in the official website http://andssw 1.and.nic.in/socialwelfare/

Port Blair, Jan. 29: A Division Bench comprising of Hon'ble Shri Jayesh V. Bhairavia, Judicial Member and Hon'ble Shri Suchitto Kumar Das, Administrative Member of Central Administrative Tribunal Kolkata Bench shall hold Circuit Sitting at Port Blair w.e.f. 05.02.2024 to 16.01.2024 (both days inclusive) to dispose of cases pending in the Court of Hon'ble Central Administrative Tribunal, of Calcutta, Circuit Bench at Port Blair.

Port Blair, Jan. 29: A solemn function will be organized by the Homfraygunj Martyrs’ Memorial Committee at the Homfraygunj Martyrs’ Memorial (Balidan Vedi) at 8 am to pay tribute to those 44 Islanders who were killed by the Japanese imperial force on 30/1/1944.

Mr. Vishal Jolly National Executive Member of BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI expresses deep sorrow on the passing of Mr. S Krishna Rao, S/o Late S Appanna, R/o Prem Nagar Ward No 7, who left for heavenly abode on 28-01-2024. Mr. Jolly extends heartfelt condolences and prays for the eternal peace of the departed soul and to give strength to his bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. The funeral of Mr. S. Krishna took place today.