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TMI Bureau Port Blair, April 17: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made all possible efforts and arrangements to achieve 100% voter participation in the forthcoming General Election - 2024 of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Parliamentary Constituency, which is going to be held on April 19, 2024. Under the supervision of the ECI, awareness campaigns have been conducted, online mobile applications launched, electoral helpline numbers activated, bike rallies organized, interactions held with new voters in various educational institutions, and the Polling Day declared as a Paid Holiday. Additionally, efforts have been made to reach the outreach islands, initiate Special Voter Discounts on Food Bills in a few Restaurants and Hotels, facilitate Free Pick-up and drop facility for Senior Citizens & Divyangjans, arrange suitable ramps and wheelchairs at polling stations, and provide other basic facilities to ensure voter convenience and comfort at all polling stations. Similarly, eli

TMI Bureau Port Blair, April 17: The elections for India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha, constitute the largest exercise in democracy globally. As India's population has surged, organizing the vote has evolved into a vast logistical operation, costing crores of rupees. In the bustling landscape of Indian democracy, the power of the vote serves as the cornerstone of citizen participation and governance. With a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions, India's democratic system thrives on the diversity of its people, all coming together to exercise their right to vote. Indeed, casting one's vote transcends mere civic duty; it embodies the essence of democracy itself. However, the election schedule has been announced by the Election Commission of India. Accordingly, the General Election - 2024 for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Parliamentary Constituency will be held in a single phase on 19.04.2024 (Friday) from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm. Twelve (

TMI Correspondent Port Blair, Apr. 10: The CEO of ANIPC informed that ANIPC covers 3 districts and 9 tehsils with Polling Stations spread over Urban and Rural areas. He said, during the conduct of Elections, there are 4 to 5 important Components/aspects, namely, Electoral Roll, Manpower requirement, EVMs, transportation of men and material to the Polling Stations, and Communication Network Plan. He stated that all these arrangements have been completed by the Election Department and Office of the Returning Officer, said the Chief Electoral Officer, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Parliamentary Constituency, Shri B.S. Jaglan, IAS while interacting with the media persons during a press conference held in the Mini Conference hall of Secretariat today evening. The CEO informed about the Electoral Roll and Polling Stations for the General Election 2024 as of March 27, 2024, detailed as per Sheet - 1. In addition, the CEO said that there are 9 Polling Stations which will be managed by wome

Port Blair, Apr. 3: The Election Commission of India conducted an Inter-State Border Meeting with the Chief Secretaries, Director Generals of Police (DGPs), Principal Secretaries (Home), Principal Secretaries (Excise) of all States / UTs, DG (BSF), DG (SSB), DG (ITBP), DG (Assam Rifles), DG (Coast Guard) and State Police Nodal Officers (SPNOs) of all States and UTs today in Virtual Mode in view of the General Elections to Lok Sabha - 2024 The Commission reviewed the Election preparedness and Law & Order situation in the UT and in the bordering areas of poll going States / UTs, steps taken to keep a vigil on Inter-State border movement, prevention/detention of anti-social elements, plan for surveillance and sealing of entry & exit points and porous inter - state borders, declaration of Dry Day & Paid Holiday etc. The Commission also reviewed the situation at International Border with poll going States. Further, the Commission also reviewed the action taken by enforcement

Port Blair, Apr. 3: With a steadfast commitment to preserving the sanctity and fairness of the democratic process and to combat the potential misuse of Short Message Services (SMSs) and various social media platforms during elections, a dedicated WhatsApp number '9531856083' has been made available to the public by A & N Police, in consonance with the direction of Election Commission of India (ECI). Citizens are strongly urged to promptly report any instances of objectionable messages, providing essential details such as the sender's number etc. to this specialized platform. Any such malicious online activity may lead to prosecution of offenders. Upon receipt of reports, the Andaman & Nicobar Police will initiate a thorough investigation, leveraging the full extent of legal provisions outlined in the Indian Penal Code, Representation of the People Act, 1951, Information Technology Act-2000, Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, and various directives issued by the El

Port Blair, Apr. 3: Under the supervision of Commandant (IRBn), Ms. Shweta K Sugathan, IPS, the Indian Reserve Battalion, A&N Police organized a 'Bullet Rally' aimed at promoting voter awareness and participation in the upcoming elections. Led by the Deputy Commandant, Shri Naveen Kumar, the rally commenced from the IRBn Headquarters at Port Mout and traversed through several villages and areas, culminating at Wandoor, which includes Mithakhari, Namunaghar, Shaitankhari, Ferrargunj, Ograbraj, Chouldhari, Sippighat, Nayashaher, Guptapara, Manglutan etc. engaging with communities and spreading awareness about the significance of exercising the right to vote. The rally, characterized by the thunderous roar of engines, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 100 IRBn personnel, who rode on 50 bullet motorcycles for about 75 Kilometres approx. Adorned with vibrant banners inscribed with motivational messages such as 'Each Vote Counts, Let's Vote on April 19' th

Port Blair, Mar. 20: A joint mock exercise on earthquake and fire incident was conducted in at   ISTRAC, Dollygunj, Port Blair today in coordination with the Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Police, A&N Fire & Emergency Services, Directorate of Health Services and District Administration by creating real time earthquake and fire simulation scenarios and tested the preparedness level and response system of CISF Team of ISTRAC and also observed safe evacuation, search & rescue and fire extinguish operations, first aid along with medical support to manage the fire incident scenario in the ISTRAC. Immediately, on the receipt of information of earthquake and fire incident, the Asst. Commandant, CISF, ISTRAC triggered their response mechanism to tackle the emergency situation at ISTRAC and informed the same to ERSS, SEOC, Fire & Health Control Rooms etc. Meanwhile, the officials and CISF were activated to manage the earthquake disaster and douse the fire. All off

Port Blair, Mar 13: This weekly published a news item titled "Hiding the reality from our own eyes is nothing but entirely befooling ourselves; a single cheap idea could destroy any nation: Frustrated Citizens" on Feb 29, 2024 edition, detailing the need for road maintenance from Junglighat to Dairy Farm Ganesh Temple via Vijay Baugh Road. Finally, recognizing it as the genuine need of the hour, proper materials and bitumen were unloaded at Dairy Farm on Mar 01, 2024. Measurements were taken on Mar 11 and 12, 2024, and road construction began on late Mar 13, 2024. The road work is being carried out by M/s Group Engineers Corporation, a well-known firm in the city. Hopefully, the quality of road construction will not be compromised and will last for many years.

TMI Bureau Port Blair, Mar 13: The forthcoming Lok Sabha Election - 2024 is poised to be a challenging one, amid controversial backstage statements from various political parties, viral hashtags, old unfulfilled promises, and internal power struggles within political parties. According to sources from national and local political parties that have declared their candidates for the Lok Sabha Election-2024 from the Andaman and Nicobar Constituency, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray has been declared as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Shri D Ayyappan as the Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) candidate, Shri VK Abdul Aziz as the Andaman Nicobar Janta Party (ANJP) candidate, and Shri Manoj Paul as the Andaman Nicobar Democratic Congress (ANDC) candidate. On the other hand, the Indian National Congress is still deliberating on its candidate and is yet to make an announcement. According to social media posts, Shri Srinath Vashist, from a news media background, is likely to contes