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Port Blair, Oct. 18: The Surgery Department in GBPH is conducting some major surgeries on patients that are conducted only in few centers of excellence in the mainland. The Department recently conducted breakthrough surgeries in young patients. On 22nd July 2023, a 28 year old male was admitted to GBPH-ANIIMS due to history of fall. The CT scan of head revealed major bleeding in the brain on the back side of the head. He was taken up for an emergency neurosurgical operation on the same day. A team of surgeons headed by Dr. G. Gajendraraj, HoD & Professor-Surgery and supported by Dr. Sharan R. Kumar, Anaesthesiologist successfully conducted the surgery. The patient was subsequently shifted to Surgical ICU, where he regained consciousness the very next day and made ambulant on the 2nd day. He was discharged after one week with no post op sequel. Another surgery was conducted on a 5 year old girl, which saved her life. On 18th August, 2023, she was brought to GBPH-ANIIMS with inju...

Port Blair, Oct 11: On 04/10/2023, on the basis of a credible information, a joint team of PS Central Crime Station and Narcotics Cell of CID Unit under the leadership of Inspector Vishal Ram, SHO PS CCS and Inspr. S.Kannan, I/c Narcotics Cell in a significant breakthrough achieved the arrest of one person involved in illegal drug activities. The accused has been identified as Mohd. Shabib S/o Shri Mohd. Shamim (34) yrs R/o Chandini Chowk, Shadipur. During the operation, the team successfully recovered 2.095 Kgs of Marijuana from the possession of the accused. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered and the arrested accused was produced before the court to obtain his police custody remand to ascertain further involvement and source. On investigation, it is found that the seized ganja was transported through postal services. The entire operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Sh. Vinay Mathur, DANIPS, Dy.SP (Narcotics). Relentless efforts of A&...

Port Blair, Oct 04: OLAKE, son of Look is going to be the first Junior Engineer (Civil) from the Great Andamanese community (One among Six tribes in A&N Islands) settled on the Strait Island. Shri Pronob Sircar, Tribal Welfare Officer, Andaman & Nicobar Administration circulated this information through a social media post. Tribal youth undergoing a process of civilization represents a remarkable journey of cultural adaptation and integration. As these young individuals transition from their traditional tribal lifestyles to engage with mainstream society, they encounter a complex intersection of values, customs, and norms. This process often involves acquiring formal education, learning new skills, and adopting modern technologies. Through this transformation, tribal youth gain access to a wider range of opportunities, including improved healthcare, employment prospects, and a broader perspective on the world. However, it is essential to strike a balance between embracing cha...

  TMI Correspondent Port Blair, Oct 01: International Elders’ Day was observed at Chinmaya Mission, Port Blair, on October 1, 2023. Thirteen senior citizens and super senior citizens were felicitated by Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva (IPS), Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Police, on this special day in a befitting manner. Welcoming the chief guest, delegates from the mainland, and the gathering, Shri Manohar Singh, President of Chinmaya Vaniprasth Sansthan, informed that since 2008, Elders’ Day has been observed at Chinmaya Mission by honoring elders. In 2018, the Senior Citizen Center was established to provide a space where they could engage in activities like playing games, reading books and newspapers, socializing, and having discussions. It is medically proven that at this age, their physical requirements are minimal, and they primarily need someone to converse with. On some occasions, Chinmaya Mission also organizes picnics and tours to different historic p...

TMI Correspondent Port Blair, Sept 29: It appears that some youths in these islands are not only consuming various drugs but also engaging in the illegal drug supply business, which has become a cause for concern regarding the future of the youth. A 28-year-old individual who already has two criminal cases under the Extortion Act and IT Act is now facing charges under the NDPS Act. Youths at their age could attempt to crack government job exams, plan for legal online/offline businesses, pursue legal self-employment, or work for reputable agencies or organizations. However, choosing to engage in illegal businesses by any means may destroy the career and future of any individual. Nevertheless, Shri Rajeev Ranjan, IPS, SP (CID), while addressing a press conference in his chamber today, said, ‘In continuation of our fight against drugs, acting on specific intelligence input, one person was arrested on 28/09/2023, namely Pushpa Raj Shukla (28 yrs.), residing in Garacharma, who was fou...

Port Blair, Sept. 27: The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS today inaugurated a 4D Colored Echo Machine for diagnosis of various congenital and acquired heart problems and an exclusive Chemo Immunotherapy Unit (CITU) to treat cancer patients at ANIIMS / GB Pant Hospital in the presence of Secretary (Health), Dr. Satyendra Singh Dursawat, IAS, OSD ANIIMS, Dr. Anil Agarwal, Director, ANIIMS, Dr. Pragya Sharma, Director of Health Services, Dr. Suja Antony, Quality Assurance Team, Faculty members, Senior Doctors and staff of ANIIMS / GBPH. After inauguration, the Chief Secretary was briefed about the functioning of the newly installed Echo Machine by Dr. Srikant, Cardiologist, ANIIMS. A demo of the working of the new Machine was also carried out. Following installation of this machine, ANIIMS / GBPH will join the league of few centers of excellence providing advance technology for diagnosis of various congenital and acquired heart problems, thus creating a...

TMI Bureau Port Blair, Sept 27: The employment fair was conducted at 46 locations nationwide and PM Modi distributed nearly 51,000 appointment letters across India. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on 26/09/2023 distributed nearly 1,000 appointment letters in Andaman and Nicobar Islands alone to newly recruited individuals under 'Rozgar Mela' (employment fair) through video conferencing in the auditorium of Dr B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair. "I congratulate all the newly inducted recruits who have received appointment letters today under Rozgar Mela. Use of technology in government schemes curbed corruption, complexities and boosted credibility, comfort," the PM said during the event, while addressing new appointees during 'Rozgar Mela' via video conferencing. Speaking to the media, the Minister of State for Home, Youth Affairs and Sports, Nisith Pramanik, who was the chief guest of the event here, said, "I would like to congratul...

New Delhi, Sept 20: A total of 10 Indian cyclists have been selected by the Cycling Federation of India to compete in the upcoming Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China. The selected cyclists will be seen competing in two disciplines: Sprint and Madison. Esow Alben, the young Indian cyclist from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands first burst onto the scene in 2019 when he became the first Indian to win a medal at a World Championship. His silver in the world junior championships made him one of India's best cyclists at the tender age of 18. Now with experience under his belt, he became the first Indian to win a medal in a top European race when he won bronze at the Finale Bahnen-Tournee in Germany earlier this year. Certainly, he is a star in the making, and he is India's best hope to win a medal in cycling for the first time since 1951.

Port Blair, Sept 20: The renowned chef of A&N Islands, Mr. Ashwar Pal Singh, owner of 4 Seasons Event Management, initially planned to craft a 500+ Kgs laddu for the festive occasion. However, he and his team's effort doubled down the Laddu by 1009 Kgs. The mammoth laddu was put on display at the 4 Seasons campus on VIP road have drawn large crowds. Islanders from all over have flocked to the venue to witness Andaman's very first and record-breaking 1009 KG Laddu. A grand rally was organized on 19/09/2023 and ceremoniously handed over to the Ganesh Puja committee of the Netaji Club, Port Blair.

TMI Correspondent Port Blair on Sept 13: This awareness program was organized as part of the 38th National Eye Donation Fortnight, which took place from August 25th to September 8th, 2023. The program was organized by the National Programme for Control of Blindness & Visual Impairment (NPCB&VI), Directorate of Health Services, UT Health Mission A&N Administration, and it was held in the conference hall of Chinmaya Mission on September 3rd, 2023. Speaking on the occasion, Swami Shuddananda Saraswati (Guruji) recalled the importance of eyes in every living being's life by explaining the meaning of "Sarvendriyanam Nayanam Pradhanam." He further informed the gathering that in the Sanatana Dharma, there are no restrictions on the donation of eyes after life. He said that if a sighted person could help a blind person see the world through their eyes, even after their own life, it would be among the most precious contributions to humanity. Ophthalmologist Abhis...