Mayabunder, Jan 16: The North & Middle Andaman District Police proudly organized finals-cum-closing ceremony of the SP-Cup Cricket Tournament 2025 at Netaji Stadium, Mayabunder, as part of the celebrations of 73rd A&N Police Raising Day. The tournament, commenced on 12th January 2025, concluded on 16th January 2025, showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship.

Car Nicobar, Jan 16: The Andaman and Nicobar Police is observing Police Raising week from 16/01/25 to 22/01/25. The history of A&N Police dates back to the year 1875, when organized police force was established in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In order to deal with crime and criminals, in the year 1924, the Civil Police Force was formed as a separate branch under the control of a Commandant. After national independence, it was on 16th January, 1953, that Mr. Naushirwan Feroz Sauntook, the first IPS officer took over the charge of the Superintendent of Police from Shri M. Macfarland. This day is celebrated as the “Raising Day” of the Andaman & Nicobar Police.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 16: In a determined effort to curb illegal activities, two trucks transporting earth products without valid permission were intercepted and confiscated at Wandoor village. Upon inspection, a total of 30 cubic meters of earth was accounted for, including 20 cubic meters found dumped at the site and 5 cubic meters on each truck.

Under the provisions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Land Revenue and Land Reforms Regulation, 1966, a fine amounting to ₹44,000/- (Rupees Forty-Four Thousand Only) has been imposed on the violator.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 16: On the request of general public, the District Administration of South Andaman has decided to transfer the jurisdiction of Port Mout revenue village from the Tushnabad Patwari Circle (PC-7) to the Chouldari Patwari Circle (PC-10), effective from 16th January 2025. This decision follows a proposal from the public representative of Ferrargunj Tehsil and was further discussed during the Good Governance Week event, with the theme ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’, held on 20th December 2024 under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 16: Br. MSME-Development & Facilitation Office (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India), Sri Vijaya Puram is organizing PM Vishwakarma Exhibition-cum-Trade Fair at ITF Ground, Sri Vijaya Puram in coordination with UT Administration of A&N Islands.