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Port Blair, Mar. 13: During the RT-PCR test conducted on 247passengers who arrived here yesterday, no positive case has been detected. Today, 21 flights with 3200passengers arrived, out of which, 2830passengers were vaccinated with both doses while RT-PCR test was conducted on 241 passengers and the reports are awaited.
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Port Blair, March 11: Keeping in line with the philosophy of zero tolerance against the sale of narcotic drugs in the South Andaman District, Staff of PS Chatham seized 80 grams & 50 grams of ‘Methamphetamine’ from two drug peddlers separately.
Read more: Police Acts Tough on Drugs; 2 Drug Peddlers Nabbed with 130 Grams of Methamphetamine
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Port Blair, Mar. 10: A solemn function was organised today at the Chatham Memorial to commemorate the 164th anniversary of the arrival of first batch of 200 freedom fighters at Port Blair. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Jitendra Narain led the Islanders in paying rich tributes to the heroes of First War of Independence. The Chief Secretary laid wreath at the Memorial as a mark of respect to the Freedom Fighters. Floral tributes were also offered by the senior Officers of the A&N Administration, members of Local Born Association besides old inhabitants of these Islands and others at the Memorial.
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Port Blair, March 11: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor of A&N Islands to schedule a ship for Chennai via Campbell Bay and to announce the sailing well in advance, so that people desirous to visit Chennai from Campbell Bay can avail this sailing and plan their journey.
Read more: Member of Parliament Demands to Schedule Ship for Chennai via Campbell Bay
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Port Blair, March 11: Port Blair Municipal Council has launched the Blue Pipe Project for urban rainwater harvesting. It is a novel community based Rainwater Harvesting initiative which utilizes existing building roofs and existing ring wells to recharge ground water. It is to mention that Port Blair witnesses over 2200 mm of rainfall every year but it is also plagued by acute water shortages due to paucity of high quality fresh water sources in the area.