30)-thanking & thankiful sioji NICpb and.nic.in -ipdvn ds&dt --thanking... Todays Date : 12/10/2014 Bijoya programme by ASA Port Blair, Oct. 11 The Andaman Sangeet Academy (ASA) Junglighat, Port Blair shall celebrate ‘Bijoya Sammelani Anusthan’ at 4.30 pm on Oct. 12, 2014, in the prayer hall of Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Pathergudda, a communication from its General Secretary said here today. Swachh Bharat Mission organized by CIARI Port Blair, Oct. 11 The Swachh Bharat Mission was organized during Sept. 25 to Oct.2 by ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair through a detailed action plan and launching of the various cleanliness activities at its premises under the overall guidance of Dr. S. Dam Roy, Director, CIARI. Swachhta Shapath was administered by Dr. R.K. Gautam, Head, Crop Improvement & Protection and Director, In-charge, to all the staff members of the Institute. He also impressed upon the importance of cleanliness at all places. After the Swachhta Shapath, a cleanliness drive was also launched in the premises of CIARI, Port Blair on the same day. Gram sabha meeting Port Blair, Oct. 11 The adjourned Gram Sabha meeting of Gram Panchayat Wimberlygunj will be held at Panchayat Bhawan, Wimberlygunj at 2 pm on Oct. 18, 2014 under the chairmanship of Smt. Jyoti Kindo, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Wimberlygunj, a communication said. JNRM Professor selected for youth parliament competition Port Blair, Oct. 11 The 12th youth parliament competition was organized by the Ministry of Parliament Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab) recently, in which the Assistant Professor & HoD, Department of Home Science, JNRM, Shri K. Venkatsan participated. As coordinator, Shri K. Venkatesan alongwith the counterparts from 59 from other universities has been selected for the conduct of youth parliament competition, which is likely to be held in the month of January 2015, a communication said. Wild Life Week celebrated by Science Centre Port Blair, Oct. 11 As part of 60th Wild Life Week celebration, the Port Blair, Science Centre has organized a “Bird Watching Programme” yesterday. Around 40 students from various schools in and around Port Blair took part in the programme. The students were taken to Chidiyatapu, for watching the birds through Binocular and were taught to identify the birds and its nature in its natural habitat. They were appraised about the unique Biodiversity of Chidiyatapu. After completion of the tour, the students appeared for a “feedback test” on the experience gained by them during the bird watching. Accordingly, J. Pooja Shekar of Kamaraj English Medium School secured first position and K. Citira Banu of Ananda Marga Middle School secured second position while P. Gangotri & Mohd. Shadab both of Invent Public School were adjudged as third & consolation prize winners respectively, a communication said. Popularizing mushroom cultivation at Campbell Bay Campbell Bay, Oct. 11 A step towards popularizing mushroom cultivation on the concept ‘seeing is believing and learning by doing’ was organized by the Department of Agriculture, Campbell Bay in association with at various villages of Campbell Bay. Shri Rajender Pal, BDO, Campbell Bay, chief guest of the programme requested the cultivators especially women to adopt mushroom cultivation for the self reliance and additional income. The Pradhans of Gram Panchayat Laxmi Nagar, Campbell Bay and Govind Nagar, S/Shri Rajesh, Dharma and Smt. Rosellia Kullu along with the farmers of the respective villages participated in the programme and lauded the efforts of the Department for organizing such programme on mushroom cultivation for the benefit of the farming community. Detailed about scope and importance of mushroom cultivation process involved and materials required, benefits and nutritive value of mushroom, different methods and precaution to be taken in mushroom cultivation, postharvest management and preservation techniques of mushroom was highlighted to the participants. Smt. Amarjeet Kaur, skilled worker, Mushroom Unit, Haddo demonstrated mushroom cultivation for the benefit of the farmer, a communication said. Awareness on eye donation created Port Blair, Oct. 11 Under National Programme for Control of Blindness (A&N Islands), an eye donation awareness programme was held at ITF Ground here recently with the objective of creating awareness on eye donation among the NCC trainees and staff. Altogether 192 persons attended the programme, of which 171 persons registered their name for eye donation. Dr. K.V. Remana Murthy, Administrative Officer, ATC, Army NCC encouraged the cadets (NCC trainee) for donating eye and other organs of human body. A question answer session was held on various aspects of eye donation, which was replied by the Eye Bank Technician and Eye Donation Counselors, a communication from the DD (Ophth)/Joint Secretary (NPCB) said. Battle ready ANC prepared to meet contingencies of natural calamities as well: CINCAN Port Blair, Oct. 11 The Commander-in-Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command, Vice Adml Pradeep Kumar Chatterjee has said that the Command is always battle ready to ensure peace and also prepared to meet any contingencies that may arise due to natural calamities such as cyclones, earthquakes and other meteorological disasters. Addressing the jawans of the country’s only Integrated Command at INS Utkroshin Port Blair in view of its 14th Raising Day, he saidthat the untiring efforts of the Command has helped to safeguard the Islands including the Exclusive Economic Zone and its airspace. The intense maritime surveillance being undertaken with civilian stakeholders has reduced poaching and human trafficking significantly, he said and expressed the hope that the Command’s training activities for the police and IRBN personnel in discharging security related duties would help in ensuring stability in the Islands. Vice Adml PK Chatterjee took pride in the outreach programmes of the Integrated Command saying they have generated immense goodwill among the Islanders. The Community Interaction programmes and JaanPehchan Patrols have contributed enormously to establish good rapport with the people including those staying in the remotest areas, he said and vowed that the jawans would respect the culture and traditions of the people and even contribute to preserve them. He referred to the number of multi-speciality medical camps organised in far flung areas saying, they would go a long way in building bonds of togetherness. Touching upon the geostrategic location of the Islands, Vice Adml PK Chatterjee pointed out to the regional cooperation with the neigbouring countries by way of conducting flawless bilateral exercises. He said the Joint Coordinated Patrols (CORPATS) with Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar and the major exercise of Milan 2014 have drawn the attention of many global fora and widely appreciated. The senior most submariner underscored the importance of the protection of the Islands and the waters in the security calculus of the nation. He appealed to think beyond the individual services but to synergise with each other so that the best practices of every wing of the Armed Forces could be replicated in the other while retaining their core competencies. He lauded the idea of having an Integrated Command in Andaman and Nicobar saying it has become an inspiration now. He said the resolve of the Command is to strengthen security, keeping in mind the economic wellbeing of the local populace and the ecology of the region. He also praised the efforts of the Welfare Associations run by the ladies towards the welfare of families of the service personnel and weaker sections in the society. Earlier, the Commander-in-Chief inspected the guard of honour accorded by the jawans of the tri-Forces. 154 TA Battalion, 37 Wing AF, INS Kardeep and LCU Squadron received the CINCAN’s Unit Appreciation certificates for their extraordinary services. SHG congratulates PBMC Chairperson Port Blair, Oct. 11 The Self Help Group “J.J. Shakti Women’s Sangam” met the Chairperson PBMC and congratulated him on being elected as Chairperson for the fifth year term. During the interaction they have highlighted their genuine grievances being faced by them. The Chairperson assured them to look into the matter and initiative steps will be taken from the Council to resolve the problem. PBMC SVC, JVC assume office Port Blair, Oct. 11 At a simple function held yesterday, Shri. Mahender Prasad, Councillor (W.No-7) and Shri.B.Hema Rao, Councillor (W.No-2) have assumed the office of Sr. Vice Chairperson and Jr. Vice Chairperson of the Council respectively. Similarly, all five sub-committee’s chairperson assumed the office for the fifth term in presence of Shri. M. Arumugam, Chairperson, PBMC and other Councillors of the Port Blair Municipal Council. Broiler ducks Vigova Super-M introduced in Isles Port Blair, Oct. 11 To strengthen duck rearing in these Islands the department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services has introduced broiler variety ducks Vigova super-M under the on-going duck breeding policy by the department. This is first in the Island that such kind of broiler variety ducks are being introduced. Vigova super-M duck is a dual purpose breed snow-white colour best suited for meat, imported from Vietnam under bilateral program between Government of India and Vietnam during the year 1996. These ducks have been procured from Kerala by the department after their successful rearing there. These ducks are disease resistant, ideally suited for the sub-tropical climate as well as adoptable for intensive farming, a communication said. Industries Deptt. to organize UT level seminar on self employment on Oct. 14 & 15 Port Blair, Oct. 11 The Directorate of Industries in association with Directorate of Agriculture, AH&VS, Fisheries, Environment & Forest, Tourism, DIC KVIB, IT, NABARD, SWAS, ACCI, ANCON, NYK, Bank’s and PRI’s will be organizing a two days ‘UT level seminar on entrepreneurship development’ with the theme ‘self employment for sustainable livelihood and rural development’ from 10 am on Oct. 14 & 15, 2014 at DBRAIT auditorium, Port Blair. The objective of the seminar is to reach out to the potential entrepreneurs both urban and rural, SHG’s and artisans to avail assistance from these departments/organizations and take up self employment as a carrier. The seminar will focus on the role and related schemes of all the concerned departments/organizations and the process for availing assistance/benefit from them. The target participants of the seminar will be unemployed youths SHGs and rural artisans. Interested candidates may enroll their names with the Directorate of Industries, Port Blair and also in the offices of the Industries Promotion Officers at Diglipur, Rangat, Car Nicobar, Hut Bay and Campbell Bay, latest by Oct. 13, a communication said. Free yoga training shivir held Port Blair, Oct. 11 Patanjali Yog Samiti and Bharat Swabhiman Nyas, A&N Islands, was organized a free yog training shivir for NCC senior division boys, senior wing girls, NCC cadets of Army and Air Force Wing at ITF ground, VIP Road, Port Blair from Oct. 1 to 5 for the benefit of NCC cadets and ANO’s. Around 60 cadets & officers participated in this event with great zeal & enthusiasm, a communication said. Cyclone warning; fishermen advised Port Blair, Oct. 11 Under the influence of very severe Cyclonic Storm Hud Hud over West Central Bay strong South Westerly wind speed between 35-45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph and rough to very rough seas is likely along and off A & N coast. Fishermen have been advised not to venture in to the sea during next 24 hours. Local Cautionary Signal No. III kept hoisted at Port Blair port. The general public have been advised to take precautionary measures and in case of any emergency they can contact over the phone numbers of State Control Room, District Control Room and Emergency Operation Centres viz. State Control Room: 03192- 238880 (Tele-Fax), 1077(Helpline), District Control Room: 03192-238881, 1070(Helpline), EOC (Campbell Bay): 03193-264020, EOC (Kamorta): 03193-263222, EOC (N&M): 03192-262960, EOC (Hut Bay): 03192-284014 and EOC (Car Nicobar): 03193-265241, a communication from the State Control Room, Dte. of Disaster Management said here today. Death condoled Port Blair, Oct. 11 The President, office bearers and all members of Bengal Association of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have mourned the death of Shri A.K. Bhojarajan, the President of Tamizhar Sangan, Patron of Island Development Council and the President of Viswa Hindu Parisad. He was a renowned social worker with definite vision and mission, a BAANI press release here said. Afzal football tourney gets underway Port Blair, Oct. 11 The 1st Afzal league-cum-knock out football tournament gets underway with its inauguration by the Chairperson PBMC, Shri M. Arumugam here today in the presence of Sr. Vice Chairman and Junior Vice Chairman. The tournament is being organized by Meshack Sporting Club, Prothrapur in collaboration with Andaman and Nicobar Football Association. In the inaugural match played today, Young Star Bathu Basti defeated Spark Boy, 5-3. NCB, Prem Nagar will take on DSS while Sheya, Mathura will lock horn with SSH and Afzal XI will play against Extra XI in the matches to be played tomorrow, a press release said here. Income Tax Deptt. all set to achieve target: PCCIT Port Blair, Oct. 11 The Income Tax Department in the Islands is geared up to achieve the target set for the current financial year. This was stated by the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (PCCIT), West Bengal & Sikkim, Shri Girish Narayan Pande at a press conference held in the Income Tax Office premises here today. He said that the Department has successfully collected Rs.17.82 crore last year and the target of Rs.21.61 crore has been fixed for the current financial year. The PCCIT further informed that under tax deduction at sources (TDS) Rs.22.55 crore was collected last year and this year targeted has been fixed at Rs.27.06 crore. During the current financial year, the Department has collected Rs.6.03 crore under its budget target upto September 2014. Similarly, Rs.0.20 crores cash collection have been achieved during the current year upto September 2014. The Department is also undertaking strict monitoring of non-filing/stop filing of income tax by the assessees, he said. Regarding specific activities to be taxed the PCCIT said as such no specific activities have been identified. However, there is growth in tourism and fisheries sectors which can be further develop and exploited for the further economic development of the islands, he added. Police recovered bhatti articles Port Blair, Oct. 11 Acting on a tip of information, a Police team comprising of SI M. Saravanan, Head Constable B. Praveen, Constable Manpal Singh, Mohd. Haneefa, N.C. Sarkar, Augusting Kerketta, J.D. Bairagi, lady constable Indumati and HGs Shanmugam, Sherlin Charles of Central Crime Station conducted jungle search at Burmanallah no.5 and Sagwan plot area and recovered Bhatti articles along with 2 irun drums containing 400 liters fermented wash. The recovered Bhatti articles and fermented wash were destroyed on the spot. The general public has been requested to inform about any credible information pertaining to gambling, illegal sale or possession of liquor/ganja or any other illegal activity on the following telephone numbers 9434288536, 9434289985 & 9531856155. The identity of the informer will be kept secret, a communication from the SP (CID) said here today.
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