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Port Blair, Jan 16: In a remarkable initiative to bring together the Islanders in celebration, Member of Parliament Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma organized a vibrant Tamizhar Pongal festival in Bathu Basthi, drawing more than 8000 audiences.
The festivities kicked off on Saturday, January 13, 2024, with the Samathuva Pongal Padayal at the Bathu Basthi Parking Place, PBMC.
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Port Blair, Jan 16: A meeting of CPI (M) Party members and active functionaries of mass organizations of Port Blair and rural South Andaman was held at Shaheed Bhavan, Anarkali, Port Blair on 12th January 2024 afternoon in which about 200 people participated.
Addressing the meeting, Prakash Karat, Polit Bureau Member of CPI (M) said that construction of Ram Mandir has been converted into a state-sponsored project even though the Supreme Court had directed to form a Trust for the purpose. He said that Shankaracharias have refused to be part of the inaugural function of the Ram Temple saying that they have nothing to do there as Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone and performed the pujas as Chief Priest and in the inauguration of the temple also Modi will be undertaking the religious rituals by himself. Prakash Karat said that as per the Constitution of India, the State should not patronize any particular religion and State should keep away from religion. However, the Ram Mandi inauguration has been converted into a state-sponsored show. He said that nearly 100 top corporate have been invited to Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony as they are all supporting the BJP.
Read more: Prakash Karat Addresses CPI (M) Party Workers at Shaheed Bhavan
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Port Blair, Jan 16: The Andaman & Nicobar Police is thrilled to announce the recent induction of four Belgian Malinois pups two each in Explosive and Narcotic Trade into its esteemed Canine Unit. These highly skilled and intelligent pups were carefully selected and have been entrusted to the capable hands of the A&N Police personnel who are undergoing Dog Handlers Training at National Training Centre for Dogs (NTCD), ITBP, Panchkula, Haryana, since 11/01/2024.
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Port Blair, Jan 16: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma on Jan 15, 2024 organised a Makar Sankranti Programme at Corbyn’s Cove beach, drawing participation from thousands of enthusiastic Islanders.
Read more: Kuldeep Rai Sharma Organizes Grand Makar Sankranti Programme at Corbyn’s Cove Beach
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Billiground, Jan 16: In a swift and efficient operation carried out on 16/01/2024, the Billiground Police demonstrated their commitment to combating illegal activities by successfully confiscating a significant quantity of Lehan in the dense forest of Govindpur-2 village under PS Billiground.
Acting promptly, SI Shiju Kumar, SHO, PS Billiground formed a specialised team under the leadership of SI Indrajit along with ASI Murcha Munda, HCs, Amrita Bawali & Sandip, PCs Selvam, Mustafa, Anirudh & Antony. The team successfully seized a significant quantity of 800 liters of Lehan stored in 7 drums & 4 Jericans along with various utensils, and timber materials used for the preparation of illicit liquor. These materials were discreetly hidden within the jungle. Subsequently, all confiscated items and Bhatti structures were promptly destroyed, dealing a major blow to the illegal liquor manufacturing network.