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Port Blair, Nov. 26: The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee observed the “International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women” by organizing a meeting at Shaheed Bhavan, Anarkali, Port Blair on 25.11.2023.
Kala Devi, President, SOC, who presided over the function, briefly explained the objective of organizing the programme. Addressing the participants in the programme, D. Ayyappan, Vice President, CITU State Committee expressed concern over the increasing attack on women in the islands and said that there is no forum for the women to ventilate their grievances.
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Port Blair, Nov. 26: The State Child Production Society (SCPS) under the Directorate of Social Welfare, conducted an insightful program at Govt. Senior Secondary School, Wimberlygunj. Distinguished guests from the District Legal Service Authority (DLSA), A&N Islands delivered impactful insights into crucial facets of Children's Rights. About 150 children participated in the programme.
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Port Blair, Nov. 26: The passengers/ general public have been informed that in anticipation of formation of low pressure area on 27th November, 2023 and intensification into depression over South East Bay of Bengal around 29th November, 2023, the Directorate of Shipping Services keeping in view the safety of passenger and vessels, the operation of Foreshore Sector/Inter Island and Harbour/Vehicle ferry services at Port Blair and out stations may get disrupted/suspended in short notice depending upon the weather condition.
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Port Blair, Nov. 25: The Child Centric Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR) Centre, National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI organised a five days Training of Trainers on ‘Engaging Youth & Adolescents in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation’, in collaboration with the Department of Coastal Disaster Management at Pondicherry University, Port Blair campus, which concluded on Nov. 24.
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Port Blair, Nov. 26: Heavy rain (7-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands and thunderstorm with lightning likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Nov. 27. Heavy to very heavy rain (7-20 cm) is very likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands and heavy rain (7-11 cm) is also likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands and thunderstorm with lightning accompanied with gusty wind (speed reaching 40-50 kmph) is also likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Nov. 28 & 29.