Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Directorate of IP&T

Information & Publicity Division

 

 

 

Port Blair 16 July, 2012

 

 

 

 

Press Release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public advised to remain cautious while making

investments, purchases

 

All through the recent history of the islands, many schemes have been launched and promises made to double money at unbelievably high monthly interest payments to the investors. Goods are also promised to be sold at rates which are 40% of actual rates for electronic and other items.

 

Almost every islander knows about massive scams earlier such as Chola and Win-Win. It is therefore astounding that even now greed is forcing citizens to act against their common sense. Recently the Kuberar Traders owner received lakhs of rupees and many people subsequently complained against him.

 

The modus operandi in all these schemes is similar. In the case of high interest rates, the fraudster company accepts money and for the first two or three months these instalments are paid out of the principal amount deposited by the investors i.e. his own money. By word of mouth this unbelievable profit-making scheme is publicised and more and more greedy people enroll themselves. At a certain stage the company or individual disappears from the scene. These companies or individuals prefer to operate through local agents who are then left to answer to the law and the investors. Anybody offering more interest than the banks is not to be trusted, the Director General of Police said in a press release here today.

 

A number of islanders are still being cheated by fictitious lotteries online or on the mobile telephone inspite of the massive publicity given to this fraud.

 

Greed is the motive that causes the loss of your money. At many time, the fraudsters initially refuse the investment which only makes the citizen twice as eager to hand over his money.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power disruption

 

Power supply will remain suspended in some of the areas on 17.07.2012 from 0730 hours to 1100 hours for carrying out urgent maintenance of main oil tank of 6.3 MVA Transformer No. I installed at Garacharma Sub-Station.

 

The areas to be affected by power disruption are part of Bhatu Basti (Laxrni Motor & Agency House), Dollygunj, Attampahar, Old Pahargaon, ICMR Colony area, part of Minnie Bay, Garacharma complete, Bhatu Basti, Pathergudda, part of Prothrapur, New Pahargaon & Satellite Colony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load shedding schedule

 

It is brought to the notice of general public that the revised load shedding schedule w.e.f. 16.7.2012 is as follows. The schedule and duration is tentative and it may change without notice due to technical reason.

 

Note:  The above schedule is tentative and may change any time accordingly to the availability/shortage of power.

 

In addition to this one hour rotational load shedding will be carried out during day hours also as and when required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local weather forecast for Port Blair & its neighbourhood, valid for next 24 hours, issue time 1730 hrs IST on 16.07.2012

Rain or thundershower may occur at many places.

 

Maximum & minimum temperatures will be around 30 ^o C and 25 ^o C respectively on 17^th July, 2012.

 

Port Blair