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Indian Coast Guard of Andaman and Nicobar Command Apprehends Mayanmarese Boat with 5500 Kg Drugs
Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 25: On 25 Nov 24, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) of Andaman and Nicobar Command created history in the maritime domain in India by apprehending a Myanmarese Fishing boat named “Soe Wai Yan Htoo” in Andaman seas which was carrying approx. 5500 kgs of prohibited drug Methamphetamine along with one portable Inmarsat Satellite phone. The anticipated value of drug haul is expected to be thousands of crores, in international market.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 25: Consequent to his posting vide Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi Order No. 15041/06/2024-UTS-I dated 21.11.2024, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS (AGMUT: 1995) has assumed the charge as Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, in the forenoon of 25.11.2024. His official address is as follows:
Read more: Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar is the New Chief Secretary of A&N Administration
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Car Nicobar, Nov. 25: A felicitation ceremony was held today on 25/11/2024 in the office of the Superintendent of Police, Nicobar District, to honour the winners and participants from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Unit of Car Nicobar who showcased exceptional performances at the 76th Senior and 53rd Junior National Track Cycling Championships held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from November 15 to 19, 2024, and brought glory to A&N Islands through their commendable performances.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 25: Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, has stressed for the need to convene Administrator’s Advisory Council (AAC) and State Plan Board (SPB) meetings for ensuring inclusive discussions and decision making.
In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble LG, the MP has observed that in the absence of structured discussions and deliberations through established democratic forums in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, coordination between elected body and the Administration is missing. Historically, Administrators (Lt. Governors) of the Islands used to head State Plan Board meetings annually, facilitating discussions and decisions on major developmental works utilizing UT budget grants.
Read more: MP Requests LG to Convene AAC and SPB Meetings at the Earliest
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 25: A FIR has been registered at Police Station Aberdeen against the manager of Hotel Nakshatra u/s 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for failing to adhere to essential security protocols as mandated by the District Magistrate's order No. 2-25/2023-R/TSD/DC(SA)/4434 dated 25/09/2024. The manager of Hotel Nakshatra, situated at Goalghar, has violated specific directives related to guest registration, check-in procedures, and security measures in the hotel.