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Port Blair, Jan. 23: The general public have been informed that the following Traffic arrangements have been made in connection with Full Dress Rehearsal on 24th January, 2024 and Republic Day Function on 26th January, 2024.

Accordingly, the carcade of Hon'ble Lt. Governor and the cars of other higher officials, holding the ‘P’ (Green & Pink) parking card shall alight at the alighting point on the road inside Marina Park. After dropping the officials/dignitaries at the alighting point the vehicles shall proceed for parking near Swimming Pool by taking the route Girls School Junction - Scout Hut Junction – Netaji Stadium – ‘P’ Parking.

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Port Blair, Jan. 23: In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the election process, the Election Commission of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as ‘National Voters’ Day’. The 14th National Voters’ Day will be celebrated across the country on 25th January, 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Nothing like Voting, I Vote for Sure’.

Meanwhile, as part of pre-NVD activities, various competitions at Schools & College level are being organized, focussing on the theme. A Walkathon from National Memorial Cellular Jail to Flag Point will be organized on 25.01.2024 at 5.30 am for creating awareness among citizens about enrolment and voting.

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Port Blair, Jan 22: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon'ble Lt. Governor of the A&N Islands to release the already allotted funds for the arrears payment of DRMs (1/30) working in various Panchayat Samitis.

The Member of Parliament acknowledged the positive step taken by the Administration in disbursing funds for the arrears payment of DRMs (1/30) in certain Panchayat Samitis. However, there is a concern as the allocated funds have been released for DRMs (1/30) in nearly three Panchayat Samitis, while those in other Panchayat Samitis are yet to receive the funds, and the reasons behind the delay remain unknown.

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Port Blair, Jan. 23: The general public have been informed that the 14th National Voters’ Day shall be celebrated at State, District and Booth Level throughout A&N Islands on 25th January, 2024 along with other parts of the country with the theme of ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For Sure’ in view of the upcoming General Election to Lok Sabha -2024, with the aim of maximizing enrolment and building awareness in the run up to such election in this UT also.  With the above theme, the activities shall also be taken up to target all segments including women, youths, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), senior citizens, service voters, besides other marginalized sections of the society.

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Devotees Throng Temples for Celebration

Port Blair, Jan 22: The consecration of Prabhu Ram at Ayodhya was celebrated all over the world including Andaman & Nicobar Islands as a festival with pooja, havan, bhog and rallies with the jaykara of Jai Shri Ram. The Poojith Akshath Kalash from Ram Janmabhoomi Theerth Kshethra Trust, Ayodhya received on 9th December 2023 brought by Shri. Rama Pada Paul, Kshethriya Pracharak, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

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