Al-Ain (UAE), Dec. 17: India started strongly at the 25th Asian Youth Chess Championship 2023, winning 9 medals including 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals in the rapid event. India dominated in the under-8 category, winning 5 medals out of 6 including two gold, two silver and one bronze.

In under 8 Boys category, AFM Muhammad Shayan Noushad Ibrahim secured gold while Aarit Kapil, secured silver.

Rangat, Dec. 17: In the ongoing efforts to combat illicit liquor manufacturing, the PS Rangat police took decisive action, once again demolish a significant quantity of Lehan in the Shyamkund jungle, Bakultala.

Acting on a crucial tip-off, Inspector R.K. Mazumder swiftly formed a dedicated team, including PCs Pranab Halder, K. Samir, Yashwant Rao, and Ct Subol Bepari. This adept team promptly seized a substantial 550 liters of Lehan, along with containers, various utensils, and wood supplies essential for the production of illicit liquor. These materials were cleverly concealed at different locations within the jungle. All confiscated materials were swiftly destroyed, delivering a significant blow to the illicit liquor manufacturing network.

Port Blair, Dec. 17: Applications were invited from interested local Cultural Organizations of A&N Islands, vide Press Release published in the Daily Telegrams on 02.08,2023 for financial assistance in the form of Grant in Aid to promote activities of Art & Culture, National Integration, Communal Harmony, Brotherhood. The Cultural Organizations were asked to submit their applications with relevant details and supporting documents. In response to this, 16 Cultural Organizations have submitted their applications.

Port Blair, Dec. 17: The Directorate of Social Welfare has introduced a simplified process for pensioners to obtain their Life Certificate, ensuring seamless continuation of pension disbursements in accordance with the guidelines established by the Government of India. As part of the mandatory requirements outlined by the Government, all pensioners are required to submit a Life Certificate to maintain their eligibility for pension benefits. To facilitate this process, the Directorate of Social Welfare has implemented a user-friendly approach for pensioners to obtain and submit their life certificates. The process to be adopted for obtaining Life Certificate are as mentioned below.

Port Blair, Dec. 17: Taking into account of LPG Consumer's Safety and prevention of any accidents at Marriage Halls/Restaurants/Eateries & other Commercial Establishment, all such business entities have been advised to take adequate precautions during handling of LPG cylinders including use of standard commercial hose and stove as per ISI standard specification, which would immensely boost in averting any untoward incidents.