Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Directorate of IP&T

Information & Publicity Division

 

 

 

Port Blair 31 July, 2012

 

 

 

 

Press Release

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admiral Nirmal Verma, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of Naval Staff & Chairman, COSC calls on the

Lt Governor, Lt Gen (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM at Raj Niwas on 31.07.2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LG takes the salute

379 Constable inducted

 

        The Passing out Parade of the 67^th batch of A&N Police recruits was held at Police Parade Ground, Police Line here today. The Lt Governor, Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM took the salute at an impressive and colourful passing-out parade. 379 recruit constables including 121 Lady Recruits of A&N Police who have successfully completed the training took the oath of dedicated service in the Police force during the ceremony. The batch also included 30 constables from Nicobari tribe and one Constable from Great Andamanase tribe.

 

        Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated the inducted constables and emphasized the importance of rendering services to the public and maintaining law and order in the Islands.  He advised them to acquire capability such as leadership, courage, self-commitment, quick decision so as to serve the public in the best possible manner. He stated that Police Personnel should always present a good turnout, maintain punctuality and obey the orders of the senior officers. Their behaviour, especially towards children, women and the aged persons while discharging their Police duties should be sympathetic and courteous and their moral character immaculate.

 

        The Lt Governor stressed that the Police is an important department and has been bestowed the responsibility of maintaining law and order and   appreciated the A&N Police for carrying out their duties in recent years in an exemplary manner.

 

        Referring to the Police modernization process, he stated that A&N Police is now acquiring modern equipment and weaponry to face the emerging security challenges and also emphasized the importance of Forensic Science Laboratory, Finger Print Bureau, Dog Squad, Bomb Disposal Squad, Police Marine Force and Cyber Crime unit in strengthening the Police force in the Islands.

        The Lt Governor also presented cash award and trophies to some of the outstanding recruits for their best performances in different fields during the training.

 

        Demonstration by ‘Monu’ of the Police Dog Squad, skills display like stripping & assembling of different kind of weapons, self-defence techniques and 280 recruits in dresses matching the National tri-colour duplicated the map of India with the ‘Ashoka Chakra’ marked the colourful extravaganza.

  

        Senior officers of the Administration and Police Organization were present on the occasion.

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM with senior Police Officers after the

Passing out Parade of the 67^th batch of A&N Police recruits at Police Parade Ground,

Police Line on 31.07.2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Police recruits participating in the Passing out Parade of the 67^th batch of A&N Police

recruits at Police Parade Ground, Police Line on 31.07.2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Punjab CM arriving on visit

 

        Shri Parkash Singh Badal, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab is scheduled to arrive at Port Blair on 01 August, 2012 on a day’s visit to the islands.

 

        The itinerary of the Chief Minister includes visit to places of historical importance and tourist interest in and around the town. He is also scheduled to visit Police and Dr. Diwan Singh Gurudwaras.

 

        On completion of visit, the Chief Minister will leave for mainland on 02 August, 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bazaar at ITF ground on Aug 15

 

It has become a practice for some shopkeepers/hawkers of Aberdeen Bazaar to display their old stocks of everyday items such as clothes, utensils, shoes, plastic buckets etc. on the roadside for sale on the days of National importance such as Independence Day and Republic Day. Since these old stocks are being sold at very cheap rates, a massive crowd is attracted to this already congested area of Aberdeen Bazaar.

 

The situation from the point of law and order and public safety is very dangerous as any sort of rumour, quarrel, mischief or even an animal could cause a stampede, resulting in drastic consequences. It is also apprehended that if any fire incident takes place at the time it is impossible for the fire tenders to reach the spot and the situation then would be disastrous. Because of the density and movement of the huge crowd, eve teasing and molestation becomes a temptation to baser elements. In addition, the stretch of the road used is at a steep slope, which is another dangerous factor in case of panic or stampede.

 

It is imperative not to allow such unchecked hawking in Aberdeen Bazaar area hereafter as this market is becoming popular and the crowd is multiplying. Hence, it is notified that the regular shopkeepers/traders can display their articles at their respective shops and such articles should not cover the footpath or road in-front of their shops.

 

The General Public are informed that the sale of merchandized goods/products by the occasional traders/street vendors/hawkers at Aberdeen Bazaar shall not be allowed during the Independence Day-2012 as done during Republic Day 2012.

 

It is notified that the Market/Bazaar on 15^thAugust, 2012 after conclusion of the Independence Day function, will be held at the 1st Circle as well as on the second circle of ITF Ground, Dairy Farm for the occasional traders/street vendors/hawkers. These hawkers shall sell their goods/products from 06.00 AM to 05.00 PM on 15/08/2012 at the Circle-I and Circle-II of the ITF ground subject to following conditions:-

 

1.     No outward construction or projection on the outer wall/roof of the complex will be allowed. All furnishings should be limited to the inner portion of the stall (excluding cover passage).

 

2.     The Administration will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any material belonging to the hawkers during the allotted period.

 

3.     Functional displays which may cause discontent to any community, caste, creed or sex will not be allowed.

 

4.     No hawkers shall be allowed to sit on road sides for selling their goods in front of ITF ground as well as on the road side from Guru Narayana Temple to Helipad.

 

 

This is being done to decongest and pedestrianize the main Aberdeen Bazaar and keeping in mind the safety & security of the shoppers, shopkeepers, market place and residents of the area.

 

        It is further clarified that no shopkeeper/vendor would be allowed to put/lay their goods on the footpath/road between Clock Tower and Gandhi Statue. Neither any vehicle will be allowed to be parked on the road mentioned above.

 

        General public/shopkeepers etc. are requested to cooperate with the Police/Administration and help execute the hawking scheme, the District Magistrate, South Andaman District said in a press release here today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local weather forecast for Port Blair & its neighbourhood, valid for next 24 hours, issue time 1730 hrs IST on 31.07.2012

Light rain or thundershowers may occur at isolated places.

 

Maximum & minimum temperatures will be around 31 ^o C and 26 ^o C respectively on 1^st August, 2012.

 

Port Blair