THE ECHO OF INDIAPORT BLAIR TuesdayMay 29, 2018 CYMK CYMK CYMK A & N Island 3 M.O. Port Blair Tele/fax: 229480 Now book your classified ads in THE ECHO OF INDIA VIGY VIGY VIGY VIGY VIGYA FONE A FONE A FONE A FONE A FONE from your Home!!! Call : DURGA: 9679590882* *only for PBMC areas expressed their serious concern over unabated influx of population, encroachment on Govt., revenue and forest land, causing threat to the available natural as well as infrastructural resources. The concern was expressed about the encroachment of land, scarcity of water, electricity, educational and medical facilities and job opportunities. Carrying capacity of the Islands being very limited has already exceeded addition of extra population will seriously and adversely affect the services. Thousands of participants who gathered in the assembly univocally resolved to press for introduction of Inner Line Permit System in the Islands with a cut of date as directed by the Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 07.05.2002.passed in IR No.502 of 1999 in W.P© No.202 of 1995, replacement of present Islanders Card with smart Card in accordance with the Supreme Court's Judgment as also decided to observe Andaman Bandh if the Govt, and A&N Administration fails to respond in taking positive action in implementing Inner Line Permit System with in a period of 45 days. The speakers spoke on the occasion included Smti Shanta Laxman Singh, INC, Mr Swam Singh, Old Inhabitant, Mr Abdul Siddique, Andaman Mopla Association, Mr Sanjay Meshak, AAP Mr Hem Kondaiah, Andhra Association, Tanmay, NSUI, Mr Nelson, Bhatu Community, Smri Marshella Dung Dung, Jharkhand Community Mr Kuldeep Singh, A&N Pvt. Security Organization, Smti Sheela Singh, UP Samaj, Dr Prem Kishen, President, LBA, Mr Vishal Jolly, President, BJP and Mr P. Som Naidu, Earlier, the meeting elected Mr P.Som Naidu as the President of today's assembly, Dr.Prem Kishen briefed about Inner Line Permit system in his Welcome speech while Chairman, Board of Trustee, LBA Mr OM Prakash proposed vote of Thanks. The assembly programme was compeered by Smt Sampa Banerjee, a social activist. PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ A cross section of islanders assembled at Junglighat, Durgapuja mandap to discuss introduction of Inner Line Permit system in these Islands. The meeting was represented by Local Born Association, Andaman Mopla Organization, Settlers Offspring Welfare Organization, Diglipur, Settlers' Association, Kadamtala, U.P Samaj, Andaman Tamizh Community, Andaman Telugu Community, Island Protection Forum, New Andaman Nicobar Malayalee Association. Besides, speakers from various political parties also spoke on the occasion extending their full support as Islanders. All the speakers 45-day deadline set for introduction of Inner Line Permit in isles PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ Andaman and Nicobar Command Cycling-Cum - Trekking Expedition completed its first phase covering a distance of 341 km from Diglipur to Hutbay on Sunday. The team of 5 officers, 03 JCOs and 23 Soldiers interacted with the local population and visited schools and colleges. The team was enthusiastically received and greeted by people throughout the route and were appreciated for their sense of adventure & their messages on national integration, Swachhta Abhiyan, education to all, Physical fitness and honesty and integrity. The team also educated the locals on career opportunities in the Armed Forces. On 23 May 2018 Team's Medical Officer provided emergency medical care to a family enroute Rangat which met with a road accident. On Monday, the team sailed from Hut Bay to Carnicobar commencing their second Phase of the Expedition. In this phase the team will sail across islands of Nicobar group and carry out cycling trek, visiting schools and government establishments on various islands spanning a distance of approx 220 km and trekking 45 km in Great Nicobar Island concluding the expedition at Indira Pt on 03 May 2018. ANC Cycling Expedition completes phase 1 High wind wave alert PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ The INCOIS Observatory, Hyderabad has forecast high waves in the range of 3.5 - 5.4 meters during 5.30 pm on 28-05-2018 to 11.30 pm of 30-05- 2018 along the west coast of Andaman Islands from Ten Degree Channel to Coco Channel. Current speeds vary between 57 - 92 cm/sec. In Nicobar, high waves in the range of 3.5 - 3.6 meters are forecasted during 5.30 pm on 28-05-2018 to 11.30 pm of 30-05-2018 along the west coast of Nicobar Islands from Ten Degree Channel to Great Channel. Current speeds vary between 44 - 75 cm/sec. Due to strong Southwest monsoon current over Andaman sea, Strong Southwesterly wind speed between 40 and 50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph and rough to very rough seas very likely along and off Andaman & Nicobar coast. Fishermen have been advised not to venture in to the sea during next 48 hours. The general public have been advised to take precautionary measures and contact the State Control Room, District Control Room and Emergency Operation Centres in case of any emergency. PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ Prominent leaders of JanaSena Party, Andaman Nicobar including President, Mr K. Venkat Ram Babu, General Secretary (Org), Mohd Shayeed Ali, Vice President, Mr C.H.V.V. Satyanarayana (Buji), Vice President Mr Baidyanath Rai, Secretary Jai Ram voiced their demands at a public meeting at Bhatu Basti on Sunday. The demands included the introduction of Domical Certificate for Islands, providing 100% employment opportunity to the Local Youths, Reservation for Islands Born, Regularization of excess land, encroachment land prior to 2007, restart Public meeting by JanaSena Party at Bhatu Basti DRM in all Departments on rotational basis, development in Tourisms sectors, Chatham, Bambooflat bridge connectivity, increase facilities in Medicals, introduce New Ship & Boats in shipping sectors, all vacant posts fill in all departments, Assembly / Pradesh Council Start immediately, construct new separate Cargo Jetty for Cargo Ships, in Andaman & Nicobar Islands issue entry pass like other Union Territories and demanded that the Lt. Governor meet representatives of political parties, NGO's other organizations. Power transmission faults due to inclement weather PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ In view of inclement weather conditions, repeatedly transmission faults are occurring and resulting in heavy disturbances in power supply. The Electricity staffs are working round the clock to resume the supply after rectifying the defects. The major faults noticed are entangling of High Tension & Low Tension Lines due to heavy winds, failures of lightening arrestors, falling of trees and branches etc. The patrolling parties are sent to the fault area, but working becomes difficult due to rain and wind velocity. The consumers have been requested to bear with the Electricity Department and extend cooperation so that power supply is restored at the earliest. The Electricity Department has requested consumers to inform to the nearest site office if they observe flash, abnormal sound in the Electric System so that the technical team can reach and solve the problem. The falling and snapping of line could be dangerous, hence the citizens are requested that on sighting of such happenings inform the nearest Site Offices, Police Stations, Fire Brigade so that safety measures can be taken. They are also requested not to touch or come near the snapped lines and also not to allow other people and cattle etc. to come near the snapped lines. The consumers/general public can also inform the aforesaid situation over phone to the respective Junior Engineers/Assistant Engineers/Executive Engineers of the areas or Electricity Control Room Telephone No. 03192- 235250, for immediate attention and quick action. PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ The Indian Oil Corporation organised a programme at Bednabad Panchayat, Burma Nallah-1 on Monday Live telecast of PM's interaction with Ujjawala beneficiaries to live telecast Prime Minister interaction with Ujjawala beneficiaries. The Prime Minister interacted with Ujjawala beneficiaries across India through video conferencing at District Commissioner office and discussed about the changes that women observed in their daily life after incorporating LPG cylinder in kitchen. Women shared their experience about their healthy life, smoke- free house. The event was telecast and screened around 300 locations across the country. In Andaman & Nicobar Island at one location this event was organised with more than 50 villagers. Appl invited for setting up Pearl Culture Unit PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration has invited applications from Fisher/ Tribal Cooperative Societies / Women Self Help Groups / Registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs, ICAR and other Central Govt Institutes interested to set up Pearl Culture Unit in A & N Islands under the component "Promotion of Mariculture in the Form of Pearl Culture" of the Central Sector Scheme - "BLUE REVOLUTION". Under the scheme, 40% of the unit cost with a ceiling of Rs 10.00 lakh per Pearl Culture Project for General category & 60% of the unit cost with ceiling of Rs 15.00 lakh per Pearl Culture project for SCs / STs / Women and their Co-operatives for Pearl Culture project and 100% of the unit cost with a ceiling of Rs 25.00 lakh per Pearl Culture project by UT Administration, ICAR / other Central Govt. Institutes. Doordarshan broadcast PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/-- / Doordarshan Kendra, Port Blair will telecast a programme on Nazrul Pranam 120th birthday celebration of the great Bengali Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at 5.30 pm tomorrow. The programme will be presented by Mr Nanda Lal Debsharma and Mr Chittaranjan Roy. Tremor hits Nicobar PORT BLAIR, MAY 28 /-- / A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit the Nicobar region at around 7.30 am on Monday. The tremor was epicentered at 8.6 degrees North Latitude and 94.3 degrees East Longitude at depth of about 10 kms off the Nicobar Islands coast. However, no damage to properties or life has been reported, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. The A & N Islands were badly hit by the 2004 Asian tsunami, which was triggered by an earthquake off the Indonesian island of Sumatra that sent giant waves crashing into countries around the Indian Ocean. The Andaman Sea witnesses frequent quakes caused by the meeting of the Indian plate with the Burmese microplate along an area known as the Andaman trench. Heavy rain forecast PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ The Indian Meteorological Department, Kolkata has forecast heavy (07 to 11cm) at isolated places over Andaman Islands in the next 24 hours. Due to strong Southwest monsoon current over Andaman sea, Strong Southwesterly wind speed between 40 and 50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph and rough to very rough seas very are likely along and off Andaman & Nicobar coasts. Fishermen have been advised not to venture in to the sea during next 48 hours. The general public have been advised to take precautionary measures and contact the State Control Room, District Control Room and Emergency Operation Centres in case of any emergency. New DD of PIB PB PORT BLAIR, MAY 28/--/ The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has posted Mr Nilesh Kumar Kalbhor as Deputy Director (M&C) at Press Information Bureau, Port Blair. He is an IIS Officer(Group A) of 2008 Batch and assumed charge on Monday.