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Port Blair: Chairman of the Campaign Committee of the Andaman and Nicobar Pradesh Congress Committee (ANTCC), TSG Bhasker , has urged the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to take immediate steps to address what he described as a shortage and abnormal increase in the prices of essential commodities across the Islands. In a letter addressed to the Director, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs , Bhasker said prices of several essential commodities had increased significantly over the past few months, placing an additional financial burden on consumers. According to Bhasker, the increase has affected a wide range of items, including grains, sugar, cooking oil, vegetables, fruits, other perishable goods, medicines, household necessities and appliances . Potato prices cited as example Highlighting what he described as the severity of the situation, Bhasker said the price of potato had reportedly reached as high as ₹180 per kg . He said such increases were particularly affecting mi...

Sri Vijaya Puram: Chairman of the Campaign Committee of the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC), Shri G. Bhasker , has urged the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to personally travel along National Highway-4 from Jirkatang to Diglipur and assess the condition of the road and the difficulties faced by residents of North and Middle Andaman. In a press release, Bhasker said NH-4, which he described as the lifeline of North and Middle Andaman, continues to remain in poor and deteriorating condition despite repeated assurances regarding its improvement and completion. Bhasker recalled the Chakka Jam organised by the Congress Party on November 1, 2025 , which, according to him, was subsequently called off following assurances concerning the improvement and completion of NH-4. He stated that NHIDCL had subsequently assured in writing that pending road works would be completed by the end of June 2026 . According to Bhasker, however, several...

  Sri Vijaya Puram , June 19: Shri TSG Bhasker , Chairman of the Campaign Committee of the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee ( ANTCC ), distributed fruit kits to patients admitted at Ayush Hospital , Junglighat , on the occasion of the birthday of Shri Rahul Gandhi , Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha . As part of the observance, Shri Bhasker visited the hospital and interacted with patients and their attendants. He enquired about their well-being and wished them a speedy recovery. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Bhasker stated that the best way to celebrate the birthday of a leader who has consistently stood with the people is by extending support and care to those in need. Patients and hospital staff also conveyed their greetings and best wishes to Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. The programme was attended by several Congress leaders and party workers, including Shri Rangalal Halder , President, ANTCC; Shri Devan Rao , Senior Congress Leader; Shri Mohd Zub...