Congratulations Pour in for Zohra Banu, the New Civil Service Star from the A&N Islands

Port Blair, April 24: Ms. Zohra Banu, daughter of Mohammed Haneefa from Calicut, South Andaman, has made it to the Civil Services by clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023 with an All India Rank (AIR) of 469. An alumna of Port Blair's Ummat Public School and a graduate in B.Tech CSE from Andhra University, Zohra Banu is reported to be pursuing further studies at IIT Madras.

This accomplishment is a testament to her dedication, perseverance, and hard work, says the Andaman Moplah Service Organization (AMSO), representing the entire Moplah community, in congratulating Zohra Banu and her proud family on this remarkable feat.

In recognition of her outstanding achievement, Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, DGP, A&N Police, presented a memento in her honor at Police Headquarters; WITH YOU, a dedicated NGO focused on supporting aspiring individuals, honored Ms. Banu with a bouquet, shawls, and a memento, symbolizing the NGO's recognition of her hard-earned success. Additionally, the AIKMCC Andaman State Committee felicitated her at her residence in Calicut and congratulated her for her well-deserved success in qualifying the UPSC exams.

Ms. Zohra Banu expressed her gratitude to everyone, affirming her dedication to serving the community and contributing positively to the growth and development of our island.

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