The Mini India

Port Blair, Sept 11: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, GoI has a proposal to develop an iconic park as "Bharat Vandana Park" at New Delhi. Besides other attractions, the main component of the park will be an exclusive area depicting replica of an important monument from each State/ UT of India. This "Mini India Park" segment apart from other facilities will have miniature version of identified iconic/ historical monuments from all parts of India. The DDA has requested the A&N Administration to identify one historical icon/ Monuments from the UT of A&N Islands to be a part of the Mini India, to showcase the rich heritage of our UT. Considering the historical significance and sanctity of the Cellular Jail, A & N Administration has decided to nominate the National Memorial Cellular Jail to be a part of "Mini India segment of Bharat Vandana Park. The Cellular Ja...

TMI Correspondent Port Blair, Sept 04: That narrow footpaths, where even two persons cannot walk at one go, exists in Port Blair Smart City at many wards in Port Blair Municipal area. The construction of a narrow footpath at Buniyadabad, a middle portion of which is insufficient even for two human bodies to pass through has led to resentment among the residents of the area. Several complaints have been made to the concerned authorities to rectify the situation, but nothing has so far been done in the matter. A group of residents says that, "The population is growing by time and the uneasiness will also grow in future, if not taken action in time". The residents in the vicinity of the footpath have reasons to feel neglected and uneasy for their grievances having been not met for quite some time now. "We don't know as to what prompted the authorities to construct such a cozy path. The passage in a portion of the path is so narrow that it is difficult for tw...

The descriptive roll of the missing boy is Hair:- Black and he was wearing dark blue color T-Shirt and black color pant.  The general public have been requested to share/ pass on information with Police in, if anyone found the above said missing boy wandering in their area to 03192-232100, 03192-232400, 9434288673, 9434298797. Such person will be rewarded suitably, a press release from Police Department said. TMI Bureau Port Blair, Aug 28: 'On 18/08/2019, a case vide Crime No. 463/19 U/s 279 IPC, has been registered at PS Aberdeen, against one Akash Kumar S/o Late Sanjeev Kumar (24 yrs) R/o ABC Colony, Shadipur, Port Blair. The said accused person is missing from the spot i.e. bay of Carbyn's Cove, since the day of accident and his whereabouts are not known to anyone', a press release says. "An accident took place at midnight of 17/08/2019, while three friends Akash Kumar (24 yrs), Utkarsh Kumar (22 yrs) and Ritesh Majumdar (20 yrs) traveling between Corb...

Port Blair, Aug 28: Over the years, plastic has been one of the larger polluters to tourism areas. A pristine tourist spot is spoilt by the use of plastic. The Secretary, (IP&T), in her limited touring of Port Blair has come across many hotels, restaurants, roadside eateries, beachside, tender coconut water sellers, who are using plastic straws. The areas around is littered with these straws, which are not only one time usage but also choke the environment. As an input for improving the tourism experience, the IP&T Secretary, Dr Pooja Joshi has urged the people to make efforts to go 'Back to Nature' and completely ban the use of plastic straws for the same. The tourists may find it a unique experience to drink 'Daab' (tender coconut) in its natural way in Andamans. A small effort can go a long way in marking the positive intervention of Andaman Administration towards the goals set by the Prime Minister on reducing usage of plastic, a communicatio...

The nears and dears have condoled the sudden and untimely demise of Shri T. Suresh Babu, S/o Late T. Ramamurthy, R/o Shadipur, who breathed his last on 21/08/2019 evening at GB Pant Hospital. He was working in the BSNL’s Telephone Exchange Office as contract basis. He was a hard worker and a well being person. He always stood front, in guiding youth and participation in social welfare activities in Shadipur. The members of Buniyadabad have also pray the Almighty to rest his soul in peace and give strength to the bereaved family members.

Hut Bay, Aug 21: Villagers of Rabindranagar and Vivekanandnagar in Little Andaman have raised strong objection to opening of liquor outlets in the region on August 20, 2019. At a meeting held in July this year, the villagers called for the intervention of the Prime Minister, Home Minister as also senior officials of the administration through a letter to stop issue of permits to operate liquor trade in the remote villages. 'Rabindranagar and Vivekanandnagar are remote villages in Little Andaman and opening of liquor Bars will have an adverse impact on school students and women in the region. Teenagers particularly in the age-group of 13-16 years will be the most affected as they may get into alcohol addiction. Besides, affecting our culture and tradition, easy availability of liquor will also have an effect on the Onge tribe here, who often visit Hut Bay for healthcare and other needs', mentioned villagers in the letter.

Port Blair, July 24: On the occasion of 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebration on July 26, 2019 with this year's theme "Remember, Rejoice and Renew", the Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma with a vision to evoke Nationalism and Patriotism amongst students and youths in these Islands, has proposed to observe "Kargil Vijay Diwas" in a befitting manner and in true spirit at Auditorium of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT) at 10 am on July 26, 2019. Accordingly, patriotic speeches and war experiences will be shared by the living recipients of the Kargil and other Gallantry awards in various fields. 'In such occasions is the most appropriate to groom the young powerful mind of our islands in such a way that they remember supreme sacrifice of our martyrs in insurmountable odds for the mother nation', Member of Parliament visions. The 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebration at DBRAIT will be blessed by many promine...

Port Blair, July 17: Mr B.Ishwar Rao, Councillor, P.B.M.C and Mr Mangat Ram, Secretary Seva Niketan Garlanded the statue and paid tributes to Shaheed M.Dilli Rao Gunner of 51 Field Regiment ( Artillery ) who laid down his life, fighting insurgents in Assam on 13th July 2002. At a function held on Saturday 13th July 2019 at Dairy Farm Junction, which was attended by Mr A. Chakraborthy, Warden and Inmates of Seva Niketan, Parents of the braved son, relatives, youths and the general public paid floral tributes to M. Dilli Rao. Inmates of Seva Niketan presented a patriotic song on this occasion. Gunner M. Dilli Rao was a student of Govt. Sec. School, Dairy Farm. Mrm. Mangat Ram briefed about the life of shaheed M. Dilli Rao to the Inmates and present gathering.

Port Blair, July 13: As per reliable information from the office of Assistant Commissioner (MA) on 12 July, 2019, says that the Bailey bridge on Thoratang Nallah near Swadeshnagar has collapsed again on July 11, 2019 at around 22.00 hrs. The bridge had collapsed earlier on 12th June, 2019 consequent to which its repair was undertaken by NHIDCL through the contractor Ravi Realcon Pvt. Ltd. who had duly given safety certificate on July 11 after its completion following which the bridge was thrown open for public transport for load class up to 40 ton capacity with effect from July 11. As per sources, the Assistant Commissioner (MA) issued a show-cause notice in this regard asking the General Manager of National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) to furnish reply within 5 days, failing which, necessary action as deemed fit will be initiated ex-parte. Collapse of the bridge within 9 hours after it was restored prima-facia appears to be a case of faulty...

Port Blair: We are all aware about the increasing problem of deforestation in India - across rural and urban areas. According to the Forest Survey of India (FSI) survey - over the last 30 years, nearly two-third of the forests the size of Haryana have been lost to encroachments (15,000 sq km) and 23,716 industrial projects (14,000 sq km). The total forest and tree cover is spread across 802,088 square km, which is 24.39 percent of the geographical area of the country. According to the Indian forest department, for every tree fallen, ten tree saplings should be planted to make up for its loss. But this practice is rarely followed. We all know that, Forests help us maintain ecological balance and reduce carbon footprints. However, hectares of forests are cut down or burnt every millisecond. Unimaginable, isn't it? Can we even exist in a world without trees and forests? Background: Celebrating the importance of tree, Van Mahotsav was initiated in the year 1950 to celebrate th...