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Port Blair, Oct. 2: The 4th Edition of the Tour of Andaman (ToA) concluded successfully on 30th September 2023, at Diglipur, marking a significant milestone in promoting eco-friendly tourism in the scenic Andaman & Nicobar Islands and highlighting the Islands natural beauty and potential as an environmentally conscious tourist destination.
A group of 25 cyclists from across India, along with 10 local participants from the Islands, embarked on a 9-day cycling tour. The journey commenced with a grand flag-off ceremony at the historic Cellular Jail in Port Blair, led by Commander Coast Guard Andaman Nicobar, IG Shri Bhisham Sharma. The route covered captivating locations, including Chidiyatapu, Mount Manipur, Shoal Bay, Jirkatang, Baratang, Rangat, Mayabunder, Ross & Smith Island, before concluding in Diglipur. This remarkable journey covered over 400 kilometres, traversing the islands of Andaman and putting participants' endurance, determination, and mental fortitude to the test.
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Port Blair, Oct. 2: The Global Academy of Modern Fitness organised a remarkable event on October 2nd on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma along with other distinguished guests, including CRC A&N Islands, Smti Sumithamol. S and EX. Municipal Chairperson (PBMC), Shri K. Ganeshan.
The highlight of the ceremony was the mesmerizing Fitness drill, Meditation and Martial Arts performance include Self Defence by Students with their Grandmaster - Shihan MS Murugan during belt award ceremony.
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Port Blair, Oct. 2: It is a proud moment again for the Islanders as two more young chess players from A & N Islands viz. S M Dinesh Kumar and A Divesh, both class IX students VKV Lambaline Port Blair have achieved their international Chess Rating as per the latest International Rating list published on 30th September 2023 by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).
Read more: Two More Young Chess Players from the Isles’ Secure International Rating
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Port Blair, Oct. 2: In an earnest effort to champion the noble cause of organ donation a symposium was held today as part of the 'Angdaan Mahotsav' and 'Seva Pakhwara' initiative, of the Government of India. This enlightening event took center stage at the Dweepika auditorium, at HQ ANC. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
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Port Blair, Oct. 2: The Andaman tourism industry made a big impression at the 38th Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Convention. The event took place at ITC Hotel Rama International in Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) from September 29th to October 1st, 2023.
Key figures from Andaman's tourism sector attended the event, including Shri. M. Vinod, President of the Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO), Shri. Mohd. Jadwet, Chairman of the Andaman Chapter of IATO, Shri. Saikat Biswas, Joint Secretary of AATO, and Shri. T.J. Mathew, Assistant Manager, Department of IP&T, representing the Department of Tourism, A&N Administration. Their presence added valuable insights to the convention.
Read more: Andaman Tourism Stakeholders Participate at the 38th IATO Convention