22)-thanking & thankful SIOji NICpb and.nic.in -IPDvn DT&DS -thanking... Todays Date : 20/09/2014 Pyinma flower declared Flower of A&N Islands Port Blair, Sept. 19 The Pyinma flower has been declared as the state flower of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the 8th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife held under the Chairmanship of Lt. Governor, A&N Islands. Pyinma (Lagerstroemia hypoleuca) is a medium to large sized tree found in the moist deciduous forests of our Islands with lilac coloured flowers produced in bunches of pyramidal shape (inflorescences) is endemic to our islands and is very common in Andaman group of Islands. The views of the public, if any, may be sent to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (WL), Vanya Prani Bhawan, Chatham, Port Blair (03192-233549), a communication from the Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) said. Ozone day observed at Science Centre Port Blair, Sept. 19 The International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer was observed in a befitting manner by the Science Centre, Port Blair on Sept. 16. As part of the programme a ‘painting competition’ was organized for the students of various schools in and around Port Blair. The theme of this year’s celebration is –“Ozone Layer Protection: The Mission Goes On”. Accordingly, T. Rukmani of G.D.M.S, Shama Hanif of Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School & Sneha of V.K.V were adjusted as first, second & third prize winners respectively, while Keerthi Sunder of Ananda Marga Middle School & Boby Thapa of GSS, South Point were adjudged jointly for consolation prizes. Special community interaction programme by CG Campbell Bay, Sept. 19 A Special Community Interaction was carried out by the Indian Coast Guard at Govind Nagar, Campbell Bay as part of forthcoming ‘Tat Suraksha’ Exercise. The fishermen were sensitized about the importance of coastal security aspect and also explained about the fact that being a small locality they would be able to easily identify the intruder and alert the Coast Guard, Police, Fisheries Department and act as ‘eyes and ears’ of coastal security. In addition, a check of DATS (Distress Alert Transmitter System), emergency life-saving equipment, donated to fisherman under joint scheme of Indian Coast Guard and ISRO, was also carried out at Rajeev Nagar, Campbell Bay. The local people were explained about the importance of carrying the life saving equipment such as life jacket, torch etc. Transport class vehicle owners asked to fit reflectors Port Blair, Sept. 19 All owners of transport class of vehicles have been asked to mandatorily fit Reflectors i.e. conspicuity tape in all transport vehicles. Before producing the vehicle for annual inspection, such owners should ensure that their vehicles are fitted with Retro Reflective Tapes. The tapes should be two white reflex reflectors in the front, one each at right and left corners at a height not exceeding 1,500 mm above the ground. Two red reflex reflectors should be fitted in the rear, one each at the right and left corners at a height not exceeding 1,500 mm, above the ground. The area of the reflectors shall not be less than 28.5 Sq.cm. in the case of vehicle with overall length exceeding 6 metre and shall not be less than 7 Sq.cm. in case of other vehicles. Two amber coloured reflex reflector on each left-hand and right hand side of the vehicle, one set as close to the front end as possible and the other set as close to the rear end as possible. The height of the side reflectors and the ground shall not be more than 1,500 mm. The areas of each reflector shall not be less than 28.5 Sq.cm. The reflector shall be reflex type conforming to the Indian Standard IS:8339-1993 specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards, a communication from the Registering Authority, A&N Administration said. Encroachment removed Port Blair, Sept. 19 The Revenue staff of Ferrargunj Tehsil has conducted eviction drive over government lands in the area of Patwari circle no.01 on Sept. 17. Accordingly, they removed/evicted encroachers from government lands and removed one temporary hut and fencing with an area of 0.4000 hects. over Sy. No.3 situated at Kalatang village. The eviction drive is being carried out to protect government lands from encroachments. Quality of TV 24 improved Port Blair, Sept. 19 The quality of TV 24 on Andaman Cable Network is now up-to-date and one can tune into channel No. 376 on the set top box at 7:45 pm everyday to watch ‘Andaman Har Pal’, a special bulletin with latest news from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. TV 24 will also launch its channel on Jain-Hits, Smart Satellite Network by the end of September 2014. Launch of TV 24 on Jain-Hits will enable the cable network subscribers in remote Islands like Campbell Bay, Car Nicobar, Mayabunder, Diglipur etc., a communication from R. Dimple, Network Director, TV 24 said. Machine for diagnosing multi drug resistant TB installed Mayabunder, Sept 19 A new machine (CB-NAAT) for diagnosing Multi Drug Resistant TB (MDR) has been installed at District TB Centre, Dr. R.P. Hospital, Mayabunder on Sept. 15. At a simple function, Joint Director (Health), Mayabunder, N&M Andaman, Dr. R. Thulasidasan, inaugurated the facility in presence of District TB Officer, Medical Officers and Health Officials. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Thulasidasan briefed the gathering about the cartridge based nucleic acid amplification testing (CB-NAAT) which is a rapid molecular beacons-based Xpert MTB/RIF assay technology. The test detects Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB) and Rifampicin (Rif) resistance conferring mutations directly from untreated sputum specimen. It is designed to extract, amplify and identify targeted rpoB nucleic acids sequence automatically with minimal specimen handling, he added. CB-NAAT is endorsed by RNTCP as a rapid molecular diagnostic tool. Contribution to PM’s Relief Fund Rangat, Sept 19 The general public of Rangat has contributed a sum of Rs.17,215/- towards Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. A demand draft of the amount was handed over to the Assistant Commissioner, Rangat yesterday. Hindi fortnight concludes with valedictory function Port Blair, Sept. 19 The valedictory programme of Hindi Fortnight of Zilla Parishad was held today at the conference hall of Zilla Parishad. Miss V K Mariyam Bibi, Adhyaksha was the chief guest while Smti Rashmi Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman presided over the function. Miss Anastasiya, Deputy Secretary (OL), A&N Administration was the special guest on the occasion. The chief guest gave away the cash prizes and certificates to the winners of various competitions organized during this fortnight. In her address, she said Hindi is a simple language and all of us should make efforts to dispose our maximum Official works in Hindi. Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad also urged Officers and staff to use simple Hindi in disposing their day to day Official works. Miss Anastasiya, Deputy Secretary (OL) gave information about obligatory use of Hindi in Offices of A & N Administration, a communication received here said. Illicit ganja seized; two arrested Port Blair, Sept. 19 The Pahargaon police have arrested two persons namely Gorachand Bera S/o Shri Bhupati Bera R/o Vill – Mirja Nagar, Mednapur, West Bengal now residing at Bhatubasti & Sona Roy S/o Shri Karpoti Chavan Roy R/o Garacharma and recovered over two kilograms of illicit ganja on checking at Bhatu Basti near Range office. A case has been registered at PS Pahargaon under NDPS Act. Both accused persons were arrested and the motorcycle has been seized They were produced before the Court and 4 days police custody remand was obtained to find out the actual source of ganja. Further investigation of the case is on. General public have been requested to pass on any credible information on any illegal activity on the telephone number: 233077, 232405, 100, 9531856175 and 9434288673. The informant will be suitably rewarded and his/ her identity will be kept secret, a communication from the SP (SA) said. Coast Guard rescues five fishermen off South Sentinel Island Port Blair, Sept. 19 In yet another Search and Rescue operation, Indian Coast Guard rescues 05 fishermen stranded at the remote South Sentinel Island by airlifting them to Port Blair on 18 Sep 14 braving the inclement weather. Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC), Port Blair of Coast Guard received information on Sept. 16 regarding fishing boat FB Durga with 05 crew departed Hutbay, Little Andaman for fishing on 08 Sep 14 and was overdue since Sept. 14. On receipt of information Coast Guard promptly launched Search and Rescue operation and diverted Indian Coast Guard Ship Varad on patrol for search and rescue of fishermen. The Coast Guard Dornier aircraft was also launched for sea air coordinated search on Sep 17. The boat could not be located in the probable area indicated. On reassessment, the Dornier aircraft was again launched on Sept 18 and located 5 survivors at South Sentinel Island. Immediately Coast Guard Chetak helicopter was also launched for airlifting the stranded fishermen from the South Sentinel Island. On arrival at Port Blair, they were provided medical aid. The survivors were crew of the missing fishing Boat Durga belonging to Hut Bay. While sharing their ordeal, the fisherman said that they had left Hut Bay for fishing on Sep 8. On Sep 10, the weather deteriorated and the boat capsized off South Sentinel Island. The boat crew was without life jacket and hence with great difficulty they swam to the shore with the help of ice box which is used for storing the fish catch. On the island, they survived with limited food items available with them till rescued by the Coast Guard. Coast Guard Units undertook the SAR mission and saved the precious lives despite prevailing rough weather conditions over the island. The Indian Coast Guard so far during the current year has saved 25 lives at sea in Andaman Islands in keeping with its moto Vayama Rakshamah, a communication received here said. Padauk timber seized Port Blair, Sept 19 Padauk timber worth Rs.2 lakhs has been recovered from the possession of P.V. Mohd. Jaffer of Malapuram village on Sept. 17. Acting upon an information that a person has illegally stocked huge quantity of padauk wood and is using the same to make furniture at an unauthorized factory at Malapuram, the Police team of Central Crime Station and Special Branch (CID) conducted a raid and seized padauk timber worth Rs. 2 lakhs. All the seized items has been handed over to forest officials. Meanwhile, the general public have been requested to pass such information about the illegal activities on the telephone numbers 233307, 232586, 100, 9531856175 & 9434289985. The informer will be rewarded suitably and his/her identity will be kept secret, a communication from the SP (CID), A&N Islands said here today. Hindi Day celebration by various organizations Rangat, Sept. 19 Hind Day was celebrated by the Police Department here with a function in the conference hall of Police Line on Sept. 15. The Inspector General of Police, Shri Sanjay Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. He also gave away prizes to the winners of various competitions held during the Hindi fortnight celebration. The SP (HQ), Smt. Aslam Khan, presiding over the programme, presented a report on the use of Hindi in Police Department. Earlier, the DySP (HQ)/Nodal Officer (OL), Shri George Lalu welcomed the gathering. The DySP, Shri Alok Kumar proposed the vote of thanks at the end. The valedictory programme of Hindi fortnight of Cooperative Department was held yesterday at the conference hall of Cooperative Department. The Secretary (Coop)-cum-RCS, Shri N.K. Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion. He gave away the prizes to the winners of various competitions organized during the fortnight. Addressing the gathering, he stated that Hindi is a rich language and simplicity is its specialty and it can be used easily in day to day official works. Smt. Vasuky, Hindi Translator coordinated the programme. The Nehru Yuva Kendra, Rangat in collaboration with Bhagat Singh Memorial Youth Club, Rangat celebrated Hindi Diwas on Sept. 14 at Zilla Parisad Auditorium, Rangat which was participated about 80 persons from adjoining area of Rangat. Shri A.K. Trivedi, Assistant Commissioner, Middle Andaman inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp along with Gram Panchayat Pradhan Shri Adhir Matudhar and others. Shri Alphonce Toppo, District Youth Coordinator, NYK, Rangat welcomed the gathering. A Hindi Kavi Sammelan was also organized in which local poets participated. Various competitions were also organized to mark the occasion. Hindi Fortnight was celebrated from 1st Sept to 15th September, 2014 in the O/o the Deputy Chief Engineer – III, ALHW, Campbell bay and valedictory function of the fortnight was organized in the conference hall of this office. On this occasion Shri Akhil Kumar, Assistant Commissioner, Campbell Bay was the chief guest and gave away prizes to the winners of various competitions. Shri Alok Srivastava, Executive Engineer presided over the function. Hindi Fortnight was also celebrated at DIET, Garacharma. A number of competitions were held for the trainees during the fortnight. The Principal of DIET distributed prizes for the winners. Meanwhile, the valedictory programme of Hindi fortnight of Animal Husbandry Department was held recently in the conference hall of the Directorate. The Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Dr. Shiv Kumar addressing the gathering, urged officers and staff to dispose their maximum official works in Hindi by using simple Hindi in their day to day official works. Training prog. on ‘Post Harvest Technology for fruits & vegetables’ Port Blair, Sept. 19 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nicobar of CIARI conducted a three days training programme on ‘Post harvest technology on fruits and vegetables’ recently. Shri John Crispin, 3rd Headman, Tapoiming village inaugurated the training programme. He appreciated the efforts of KVK, Nicobar in imparting skills and knowledge to Nicobarese for socioeconomic upliftment. He emphasized that, such type of training can help to utilization of the traditional fruits and vegetables which are available in seasons only. Er. Chandrika Ram, SMS, Ag.Engg. KVK, Nicobar imparted practical training on different value added products like Jam, Jelly, papads and dehydrated items from locally available fruits and vegetables. A total of 22 practicing farmers including 13 men and 9 women participated in the training programme. The training was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Nagesh Ram, Programme coordinator, KVK, a communication received here said. Awareness on self employment ventures created Kadamtala, Sept. 19 An ‘awareness programme’ for setting up industrial concerns/self employment ventures was organized by ANIIDCO on Sept. 17 at Panchayat Bhavan, Gram Panchayat, Kadamtala, Middle Andaman, in association with Department of Industries , Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Fisheries and Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Kadamtala, Shri Sampad Kumar Roy welcomed the gathering. He exhorted the youths and villagers to avail the benefit of the awareness programme for setting up self employment ventures and also advised the youths to make it a point to repay the loan regularly. The Manager (Credit & Finance), ANIIDCO, Shri Saji Samuel explained in detail about, the financial assistance scheme being provided by the Corporation for setting up Industrial concerns. Dr. Sabita Wati, Sr. Veterinary Officer, Shri Prosen Mallick, Industries Promotion Officer, Shri Dhananjay Das, DO (HVA), Agriculture Department and Shri P K Moideen, Fisheries Inspector also explained about the various developmental schemes being implemented by the concerned Departments. The youths showed keen interest in the various schemes and interacted with the Govt. officers to have a better understanding of the ground realities and formalities required for availing the benefit of the various schemes. International Ozone Layer Day observed in Isles Port Blair, Sept. 19 The International Ozone Layer Day was observed at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Sabari Junction on 16th September, 2014 in a befitting manner to sensitize the students about the significance of “Ozone Layer”. Various competitions like “Poster making, Article writing and Elocution” competition on the topic “Ozone Layer Depletion and Remedies” were conducted among the students. The Day was observed to make the people aware about the importance and the need to protect ozone layer for Earth’s survival. A special programme was conducted on the day. Meanwhile, International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer was celebrated on Sept. 16 by ANCOL Eco Club of Andaman College, Haddo. Various events to raise awareness among college students regarding environmental changes were organised. The theme for this year is ‘Ozone Layer Protection: the mission goes on’. Earlier, Principal of the College, Dr R Dev Das highlighted on the importance of the observance of the day. He said that the depletion of ozone layer causes irrevocable damage to all living things on the planet and stressed upon his view that the day also serves as a reminder to decision makers and the public on the need to protect the Ozone layer that serves as a shield and safeguards the earth and the lives of humans. In slogan writing competition, the slogan of Vishal of Music Department was declared as the best. Earlier, a Ozone related quiz competition was conducted by Shri Bency Joy, Eco Club Incharge of the College. The team comprising S Naveen, Vijay Bahadhur, Neelam Kumari & C G Shruti of Sociology Department was declared as the winners while Vasudev & Group from English Department was declared as the runner ups. Defence Services Staff College Course on visit Port Blair, Sept. 19 The Defence Services Staff College Course (DSSC-70) accompanied by Lt Gen SK Gadeock, AVSM, Comdt, and Directing Staff is on visit to Andaman & Nicobar Islands from Sept. 14. Defence Services Staff College located at Wellington in Tamil Nadu, is one of the few institutions of its type in the world where training is imparted to aspiring Staff Officers of all the three Services- the Army, Navy and Air Force, as also selected officers of the paramilitary and civil services, and officers from friendly foreign countries. On visits to the military components at Port Blair, the course was briefed on various unique facets of these Islands, such that future military leadership remains sensitive to security, development, ecology and environment imperatives. The course also visited various places of interest in Port Blair including Cellular Jail where they witnessed the Light and Sound Show, the National Museum and Ross Island. On completion of visit, the course will leave for mainland on Sept. 21, a communication said. MV Campbell Bay arriving today Port Blair, Sept. 19 MV Campbell Bay is expected to arrive here from Chennai via Campbell Bay via Nancowry at 1000 hrs on Sept. 20, 2014. On arrival, the ship will be berthed at Haddo Wharf, a communication said. JNRM Student Council constituted Port Blair, Sept. 19 The College Student Council Election of JNRM was conducted yesterday in pursuant to the directions of Supreme Court for the Academic Year 2014-15. Accordingly, Veera Kumar was elected as President while Rafakat Rafique , Mohd. Basil, Miss. Swathi and S.K. Murthy were elected as Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary and Treasurer respectively besides four executive members. The Principal, JNRM, Dr. Iqbal Ahmad administered the oath to the Office Bearers of the Students Council today, a communication received here said. M Arumugam elected as new PBMC Chairperson Staff Reporter Port Blair, Sept. 19 Shri M Arumugam, a Congress candidate from Ward No. 18 has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Port Blair Municipal Council for the fifth & the last year term of the PBMC. The oath of office and secrecy to the new Chairperson will be administered on September 24, 2014, PBMC sources informed. A special meeting was conducted in the conference hall of the PBMC under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Ms Tanvi Garg, to elect the Chairperson. Accordingly, in the election, participated by all the 18 members, Shri M Arumugam polled 12 votes while his opponent Shri Aziz-ur-Rehman of Ward No. 6 got only six votes. Hindi Week celebration by DDK Port Blair, Sept. 19 The inaugural function of Hindi Week by Doordarshan Kendra, Port Blair will be organized on Sept. 22, 2014 at 3.30 pm in DDK, Port Blair. Shri M.P. Mishra, Hindi Officer, BSNL, Andaman Nicobar Telecom Circle will be the chief guest on the occasion. The programme will be chaired by Shri M. Sundaram, Deputy Director (E) and Smt. K.R. Beena, Deputy Director (Prog.), a communication said. Foundation stone laying ceremony Port Blair, Sept. 19 The foundation stone for Multipurpose hall at Haddo Ward no.1 will be laid on Sept. 20, 2014 at 4 pm by the Chairman, A&N Islands Coop. Union, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma in the presence of the Chairperson, Municipal Council, Shri K. Ganeshan and Ward Councillor, Shri S. Jayakumaran Nair, a communication received here, said. Seminar on ‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animal and Animal Welfare’ Port Blair, Sept. 19 A seminar on ‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animal and Animal Welfare’ will be organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services tomorrow (Sept. 20) at 11 am in the conference hall of ALHW, Mohanpura. The First Lady of A&N Islands, Smt. Suneeti Singh will be the chief guest on the occasion. The Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, Miss V.K. Mariyam Bibi will be the guest of honour, a communication received here said. Final of football tourney Port Blair, Sept. 19 The final of the Football tournament organized by the Youth of Junglighat will be held on Sept. 21, 2014 at 2.30 pm in the Junglighat School Playground. The Lt Governor, Lt Gen A.K. Singh (Retd) will be the chief guest on the occasion. The final will be played between YFC Ferrargunj and Young Star, Bathubasti, Councillor, Ward no.7, Shri Mahinder Prasad informed here today. Power break Port Blair, Sept. 19 The power supply will be suspended in connection with HT & LT line clearance and repairing and installation of ABS in six pole structure at Ograbraj. The areas to be affected on Sept. 20 from 8 am to 3 pm are Bimblitan, Teylerabad, Nayashar, Sippighat to Wandoor, Dhanikhari junction to Ograbraj, Chouldari, Namunaghar, Dundaspoint, Tusnabad to Tirur and its surrounding areas. The power will also remain suspended from Dhanikari junction to Ograbraj, Tushnabad to Tirur, Chouldari, Dundaspoint, Namunaghar and its surrounding areas from 8 am to 3 pm on Sept. 22, a communication said. Multispecialty medical camp at Ograbraj draws good response Port Blair, Sept. 19 A Multispecialty Medical Camp was organized at Ograbraj, Community hall yesterday by the Directorate of Health Services in association with INHS Dhanvantari and Gram Panchayat, Mithakhari for the benefit of rural general public of South Andaman areas. The specialist from G.B. Pant Hospital and INHS Dhanvantari provided their services in the camp. The camp was formally inaugurated by Miss. V.K. Mariyam Bibi, Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman in presence of Director of Health Services. Up- Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman District, Pramukh Panchayat Samity. Ferrargunj, PRIs, Specialists, Medical officers, Para Medical Personnel’s and general public. Speaking on the occasion, Zilla Parishad Adhyaksha expressed gratitude to Health Department for conducting Multispecialty Camp and requested Director of Health Services for conducting such Multispecialty Camp on regular basis and also appealed general public to avail the facilities at their door-steps. Shri. Anand, Up- Adyaksh, South Andaman District and Shri. Mohd. Safiqe, Pramukh, Panchayat Samity, Ferrargunj also spoke on the occasion. Welcoming the gathering, Dr. S.K. Paul, Director of Health Services has urged the people to take advantage of the multispecialty Medical Camps and also assured that similar camps will be organized in other areas in near future. A total of 310 needy patients have been examined and necessary treatment provided by the Medical team with medicine free of cost in the camp. The handbills, folders were distributed for prevention and control of various health problems ,under IEC/Health Education Activities beside counselling on various health problems were carried out by the Health Educators, PHN, LHV’s and ANM’s in the camp. Signature campaign by BJYM Port Blair, Sept. 19 The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Port Blair City District will be organizing a signature campaign to name Murda Khari Road, Junglighat as Shaheed Capt. Asheem Bhattacharya Road from 7 am on Sept. 21, 2014 at Junglighat near Sunday market. For further details one can contact Shri Balaji, City President, BJYM, Cell no.9476051960, a communication received here said.
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