Sant Nirankari Mandal Conducts Cleanliness Drive at GB Pant
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Port Blair, Feb 25: The Sant Nirankari Mission celebrated the 64th Birth Anniversary of the then Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji’s as Guru Puja Divas on 24th Feb 2018 by conducting Cleanliness Drive throughout the country. Around 564 Govt. Hospitals were chosen for cleaning over 250 cities of India.
The Swachhta Abiyaan is being done under the banner of Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundaton, Delhi. In continuation of this day, the Junglighat Branch, Port Blair has taken up Cleanliness Drive “SWACHHTA ABHIYAAN” at G.B. Pant Hospital Port Blair on 24th Feb. 2018 from 8.00 am to 12.00 noon. A simple function was held in the premises of G.B. Pant Hospital in the presence of “Padma Shree” Shri Naresh Chandra Lall, Brand Ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Director of Health Shri. S.P. Burma, and other officials also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Naresh Chandra Lall highlighted the quotation of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India “Sankalp Se Siddhi”, the vision of Clean India. He also said that the cleanliness drive is not for a particular day but has to be continuous in habit. He added the volunteers of Nirankari Mission discharge their duties towards society following the discipline manner of the mission.
On the occasion Dr. Burma lauded the importance of Swachhta in our surroundings, he also pointed out that compost wastes produced by us not by the nature. He said that it is our responsibility to keep clean our surrounding.
All the dignitaries appreciated the step of selfness of SEWA rendering towards society by the Sant Nirankari Mission. The function was concluded with vote thanks by Incharge, Sant Nirankari Mandal, Port Blair.
Taj Exotica Resorts & Spa Opens for Visitors at Havelock
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Port Blair, Feb 25: ANIIDCO has provided a world class resort in Havelock through Taj Group. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) – Taj Group has started operation of Taj Exotica Resorts & Spa at Havelock from 14th February 2018. Presently there are 50 villas in the 45 acres of land at Radhangar, Havelock and another 25 villas are under construction. The resort has taken inspiration from low-rise style of Jarawa huts and focus on blending luxury with local culture and design. The lobby built on stilts offers spectacular beach view and a 50 metres infinity swimming pool. The restaurant at the resort offer dishes inspired by the settlers and global grills including Indian, Italian and Mediterrian cuisine. Taj has set up onsite bottling plant eliminating the use of plastic bottles, a waste disposal system converting wet waste into gas and a sanitation treatment plant with the focus on sustainability to create minimum footprint on the natural ecosystem. In next two months the resort will be 100% free from plastic bottles etc.
The land for setting up of the resort has been leased by ANIIDCO through a transparent tender process. As per the terms of the lease, ANIIDCO will get share in the gross revenue from the resort in addition to lease rental. The opening of the resort will not only boost tourism industry in the islands but will also provide direct and indirect employment to the local youth.
Live Phone in Programme in Bangla
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Port Blair, Feb 25: All India Radio Port Blair will broadcast a Live interactive Phone in Programme in Bangla language on 26.02.2018 on the topic ''How to Face Examination Confidently''. This programme will be broadcast in its Bangla Programme from 5.30 PM to 6 PM. The experts in the studio answering to the queries of the listeners will be Shri.Chanchal Singha Roy (GTT). Listeners can participate in this programme by calling on phone no.232336 or 232558.The programme will be moderated by Mrs. Anamika Mallick. This Programme can be heard on MW 684 KHZ.