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Port Blair, April 16: In an effort to achieve 100% active participation of the electorate in the General Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India has taken special initiatives Vide Order No.3/4/4/ID/2024/SDR/ Vol. I Dt.  19th March, 2024, to encourage the electorate to exercise their most basic democratic right.

The Election Commission of India has directed that all electors who have been issued Elector Photo Identity Card(EPIC) to produce the EPIC for their identification at the Polling Station before casting their votes.

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Ban on unlawful assemblies and prohibition on holding of public meeting during the period of 48 hours ending with the hours fixed for the close of the poll

Port Blair, April 15: The Election Commission of India has announced the General Elections-2024 (Phase-I) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Parliamentary Constituency and Polling will be held on 19/04/2024 from 0700 hrs. to 1800 hrs. Under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 which connotes prohibition for conduct of public meetings during the period of 48 hours ending with hour  fixed for conclusion of poll, the Election Commission of India has issued specific instructions inter-alia during the last 48 hours of end of poll by taking into consideration for ensuring creation of conducive environment for conduct of free and fair polling especially in context of Law and Order view point by banning unlawful assemblies and prohibition on holding public meetings.

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Port Blair, April 15: On the occasion of 69th Fire Service week, the Directorate General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards, MHA, Govt. of India, New Delhi has announced DG Disc and commendation certificate in favour of officers/officials of different organization of different States & UTs. 

Three Fire officers of A&N Fire and Emergency Services have been awarded Bronze Disc & Commendation Certificates. This marks a significant moment for A & N Fire and Emergency Services and A & N Police, as it's the first time they have received such recognition.

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Traditional Song and Dance Performances Keep the Audience Spellbound

Port Blair, April 14: ‘Pohela Boishakh’, the Bengali New Year was celebrated in a grand way at Bageecha – an initiative of Andaman Chronicle today. The celebration began with prayers to the divine as per Bengali tradition by all those present on the occasion. This was followed by an introduction on the history of ‘Pohela Boishakh’ by Mrs. Reba Bawali, Retd. Headmistress, Education Department, A&N Administration.

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Port Blair, April 15: The Hon'ble Lt. Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands has declared the Summer Vacation for the year 2024 in respect of all Government, Private Aided and Unaided Schools of A&N Islands with effect from 02nd May, 2024 (Thursday) to 30th June, 2024 (Sunday) for 60 days. All schools shall reopen on 01st July, 2024 (Monday).

  1. Herculean Efforts of A&N Police for 7 Days Lead to Tracing of Missing Tourist of Kerala from Inside the Jungles of Shaheed Dweep
  2. RO, ANIPC Warns YouTube Channels/ WhatsApp Groups to Strictly Adhere to MCC Guidelines
  3. A&N Police Urges Citizens to Remain Vigilant and Report any Instances of SMS or Social Media Misuse Promptly over WhatsApp Number ‘9531856083’
  4. CEO, A&N Islands Urges General Public not to Entertain any Fake Messages on Inclusion of Names in Voter List
  5. ECI prohibits conducting & publishing of Exit Poll in any form between 7 am on 19th April and 6.30 pm on 1st June, 2024