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Dolphins are highly intelligent and charismatic aquatic mammals found in both marine and river habitats worldwide. These fascinating creatures play a vital role in marine ecosystems. But, today, the dolphin population faces grave threats from habitat destruction, pollution, over-fishing, and climate change.
Recognizing the profound importance of dolphin conservation in maintaining the ecological balance of our waters and understanding its tourism potential as a means of stimulating the local economy, the Government of India has designated October 5th as National Dolphin Day.
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Port Blair, Oct. 4: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) & thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Oct. 5. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind (speed reaching 30 -40 kmph) is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Oct. 6, 7 & 8.
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Port Blair, Oct. 4: Few seats are lying vacant in various UG courses for the academic session 2023-24. Hence, candidates who have applied for admission may attend the counseling on 7th October, 2023 at 9 am in the Inter-disciplinary Departments of JNRM. The candidate should bring the documents in original for verification and one set of Photostat copies (to be submitted during admission) viz. XII Marks Statement (Original will be detained in JNRM); School Leaving Certificate (Transfer Certificate) (Original will be detained in JNRM); X Pass certificate for verification of date of birth and Category Certificate (ST, OBC, PH, ward of Central Govt. Servants/Ex-Servicemen & EWS). One Passport size photograph with white background of candidate. Certificates downloaded from Digilocker are valid during counseling session for taking provisional admission by JNRM. However, Original Mark sheet of 12th is required to be submitted to JNRM in due course of time for verification and grant of Final Admission by the Pondicherry University.
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Port Blair, Oct. 4: Urgent overhauling & maintenance of 11 KV and 33 KV Switchgear & relays at Phoenix Bay Power House and Sub-Station will be carried out from Oct.5 to 7, 2023. Due to above mentioned work, the power supply will be affected from 05.10.2023 to 07.10.2023 between 0900 hrs. and 1600 hrs at the following areas for a period of maximum one and half hour (1 ½ hrs.) on as and when required basis.
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Port Blair, Oct. 4: Due to Administrative reasons, the scheduled departure time of the vessel Sindhu for Swaraj Dweep on Oct.5, 2023 has been revised. Now, the vessel will sail for Swaraj Dweep on Oct. 5 at 0800 hrs instead of 0700 hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail back to Port Blair on the same day at 1500 hrs from Swaraj Dweep.