Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 9: Under the provisions of Rule 4.3 (a) 7 (a) to (e) of the Excise Policy & 9(iii) of the bar guidelines issued by the Administration vide Order No. 4192 dated 18/11/2008 respectively, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District has order the following days to be observed as “DRY DAYS” in connection with “Bye-election to Gram Panchayat Hope Town under Ferrargunj Tehsil”.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 9: Passengers/general public have been informed that, due to administrative reasons, the scheduled departure time of the vessel MV Nalanda from Car Nicobar to Sri Vijaya Puram via Little Andaman on 12.01.2025 at 1300 hrs has been postponed.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 8: The Composite Regional Centre (CRC), A&N Islands witnessed a momentous New Year celebration today in coordination with PANKH NGO marked by the esteemed presence of Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, Chief Secretary of A&N Administration as the chief guest. The event reflected the Administration’s unwavering commitment to empowering persons with disabilities and fostering an inclusive society. The Chief Secretary’s participation underscored the significance of CRC’s efforts in promoting rehabilitation and inclusion in the region.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 9: The Vessel Sindhu which sailed from Chennai is expected to arrive at Sri Vijaya Puram on 10.01.2025 at 0600 Hrs. She has 287 passengers with 3 infants including 1 foreign national on board and 118 MT of Cargo. On arrival at Sri Vijaya Puram, the vessel will be berthed at Haddo Wharf and passengers will be disembarked immediately.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 8: Andaman and Nicobar State Conference of Communist Party of India (Marxist) held on 28 – 29 December, 2024 through a resolution has opposed the privatization of the power sector in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Conference observed with grave concern and anxiety that the Central Government has decided to privatise the power sector in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Conference noted that at present the power generation, transmission and distribution are handled by the Electricity Department by utilising the services of hundreds of workers, employees and Engineers.