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Port Blair, Sept. 26: In response to the urgent request made by the Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma concerning the relocation of the Polytechnic in Diglipur, a significant progress has been made to ease space constraints faced by Sita Nagar Model School, Diglipur.
The Member of Parliament had earlier highlighted that the Diglipur Polytechnic, with approximately 260 students, has been operating within the premises of Sita Nagar Model School, sharing limited classroom and laboratory space. This coexistence has posed challenges in providing adequate infrastructure and facilities for both institutions.
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Mayabunder, Sept. 26: On September 24, 2023, members of Humane Touch, along with well-wishers undertook an ambitious ClothShare program at Sippi Tikri, Mayabunder. The initiative aimed to provide clothing assistance to those in need and it proved to be one of our most challenging yet rewarding endeavors.
The journey commenced in Chainpur, situated approximately 26 kilometers from Mayabunder and embarked on a 20-minute walk, followed by a 40-minute ride in an engine canoe across the bay. Subsequently, switched to another canoe for a 15-minute ride, concluding with a final 30-minute walk to reach Sippi Tikri. Despite adverse weather conditions, the unwavering enthusiasm of everyone involved prevailed.
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Port Blair, Sept. 26: Together with the rest of the World, the World Tourism Day -2023 will be celebrated in these Islands too with befitting programmes by the Tourism Department tomorrow (Sept. 27). The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Tourism & Green Investments’. The main function of the World Tourism Day will be held from 5.30 pm onwards at Dr. BR Ambedkar auditorium, Mohanpura wherein a colourful cultural programme will be presented. The Secretary, IP&T, Shri Binay Bhushan, IAS, will be the chief guest on the occasion while the Special Secretary (IP&T), Ms Nandini Maharaj will be the guest of honour.
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Kamorta, Sept. 26: The Tribal leaders of Central & South Nicobar led by Shri Rashid Yusoof have appreciated the step taken by the new Harbour Master, Port Management Board to impart FREE of Cost Elementary Marine education to deserving locals in order to make them eligible to operate relevant floating bodies. The new Harbour Master had taken over charge in the first week of this month.
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Port Blair, Sept. 26: The 36th National Under-09 Chess Championships–2023 will be held in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand from 2nd to 8th November 2023. In this connection, Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) will conduct A & N State Under-09 Chess Championship cum Selection Trials on 08.10.2023 from 9.00 am onwards at ANCA Chess Centre, Dairy Farm to select players from Andaman & Nicobar Islands for the Championship.