Warm greetings on the auspicious and joyous occasion of Deepawali, the festival of lights.

Deepawali reaffirms our belief in living a righteous and virtuous life and performing our duty to the best of our ability under all circumstances.

May the brightness and brilliance of this festival spread knowledge, wisdom and compassion to the core of our hearts.

M Vinod

President, AATO

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 29: Once again, Andaman & Nicobar Islands has topped in distribution of the highest number of offers of appointment to the job aspirants in this UT in the Grand Rogar Mela organized by A & N Administration today at DBRAIT Auditorium. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi participated in this nationwide Rozgar Mela through video conferencing at 40 different locations across the country. The A&N Islands also stood topped in both 1st round of Rozgar Mela held on 26.09.2023 at DBRAIT Auditorium and the 3rd round of Grand Rozgar Mela held on 12.02.2024 at the historic Netaji Stadium at Sri Vijaya Puram. Now, in that series, Fourth Rozgar Mela was held on 29.10.2024 at DBRAIT Auditorium wherein, 1044 job offers have been distributed in the public function which is again the highest number of jobs offered to more than 51,000 unemployed Youth amongst all 40 venues, nationwide.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 29: Keeping its commitment of zero tolerance against drugs, a raid was conducted at Phoenix Bay by the dedicated team led by Insp. Vishal Ram, SHO PS Aberdeen, the team comprised of Inspector Mithun Kirtania, Sub Inspector Abhishek Haldar, Head Constable S Jiju, Constables Jairaj, Mohd Rafique, Jagdish Babu, Surender Singh and Naw Elieen. The raid lead to the apprehension of one accused with 2.140 Kg Ganja.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 29: Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency participated virtually in the 9th Ayurveda Day inauguration function and laying of the foundation stone of slew of projects by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, which will strengthen India’s Health Care Infrastructure ensuring access and quality health for all.

Car Nicobar, Oct. 29: In observance of Police Commemoration Day, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Police Flag Day 2024 from October 21st to 31st 2024, Nicobar District Police organized a series of commemorative events across its police stations. These activities aimed to foster community engagement, raise awareness, and honor the sacrifices of police personnel.

The events included volleyball matches promoting teamwork and unity at PS Car Nicobar, PS Katchal and PS Teressa among the police personnel and locals. In addition, a yoga session was held at PS Katchal, encouraging physical and mental well-being and fitness among officers and community members.