Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 6: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have once again set a benchmark in excellence, claiming the top position (98.47%) among Union Territories in the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) PRAGATI Dashboard for October 2024. This marks the seventh time this year that the Union Territory has achieved this distinction, reflecting its unwavering commitment in enhancing digitization in policing.

New Delhi, Dec. 6: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray yesterday (5th December 2024) met Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and discussed on various burning issues pertaining to the Islands. Some of the important issues those were discussed include Land Conversion, Land regularization, pathetic condition of 32 jetties, Pre and post 1978 forest encroachments issue, implementation of Vivek Rae committee recommendations, PRI budget issues, Integrating ANIIMS with AIIMS, New Delhi, prevailing power crisis, Smart City project fund diversion among other issues.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 6: In a world often defined by challenges, some individuals rise above their circumstances, becoming beacons of inspiration for others. One such story is that of a CwSN student named Kumar Birbal Lohra, a Class 10 student from GSSS Vijay Nagar, through his model titled ‘Endemic Species of A&N Islands’ in the Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani has astounded everyone with his remarkable artistic talent. He has created impressive models using clay featuring countless species native to the A&N Islands, including the rare leatherback turtle found exclusively in Campbell Bay. Despite being unable to hear or speak, this talented student has found a powerful voice through his art, which speaks volumes about his passion and dedication.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 6: In a ground-breaking achievement for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri B Neelaiah, a highly esteemed FIDE Arbiter, is officiating at the illustrious 18th Asian Schools Chess Championship 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 1-11, 2024. This historic event marks Shri Neelaiah as the first arbiter from the Islands to officiate at such a prestigious international platform.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 6: The Science Wing of Directorate of Education today organized Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshini (RSBVP-2024-25) under the banner ‘Gyanodaya’ in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha & DESM- NCERT New Delhi in the Auditorium of Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Sri Vijaya Puram. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, as the chief guest inaugurated the two- day Exhibition by lighting the traditional oil lamp in the presence of the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (I/C), Shri A.S.P.S Raviprakash, IAS, Secretary (Edn.), Ms. Smitha R., IAS, Director (Edn.), Dr. Jatinder Sohal, Senior Officers of Education Department and students.