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Port Blair, Aug 22: In the wake of the recent unfortunate collapse of the Panighat Jetty, the Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has demanded a comprehensive safety survey of all old jetties in the Islands.
In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, A&N Islands, the Member of Parliament said that the collapse of the Panighat Jetty, while resulting in no major injuries, has ignited serious concerns within people of these Islands.
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Car Nicobar, Aug. 22: The much awaited Carnic Festival-2023 commenced with great fervor and enthusiasm with its inauguration by the Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District, Shri Hari Kallikkat, IAS, at Edward Kuchat Park, Car Nicobar today. The three day’s mega event organized by District Administration, Nicobars saw a convergence of Tribal leaders, Govt. Officials and large numbers of local residents, all coming together to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Read more: Much Awaited Carnic Festival – 2023 Inaugurated Dy. Commissioner Hari Kallikkat
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Port Blair, Aug 22: The first ever Muay Thai Wai kru and Shadow Boxing Grading Ceremony in A&N Islands was held on 21st August 2023 at 6:00pm at Delanipur Multi-purpose hall. The event was organised by Champion Zone wherein Mr Rasheed from RR Foundation graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Read more: First Ever Muay Thai Wai Kru and Shadow Boxing Grading Organised in the Islands
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Port Blair, Aug. 22: The Secretary (RD/Panch), Smti. Veditha Reddy, IAS along with Shri Aditya Kumar Asthana, Director (RD/Panch) visited the Training Centres of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) run by the Project Implementing Agencies (PIA) namely Sri Angalamman Trust situated at Birdline and Nalanda Educational Society situated at Dollygunj. The visit was aimed to assess the progress and impact of the project in providing skill development and employment opportunities to the rural youth of A&N Islands.
Read more: Veditha Reddy Inspects Training Centres of DDU – GKY at Birdline and Dollygunj
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Port Blair, Aug 22: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President Mr. Rangalal Halder has requested the Administration for increasing the number of ship sailings from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
In addressing a letter to the Director, DSS, Mr. Rangalal Halder said that the existing ship schedule between these two locations poses significant challenges, particularly during medical emergencies.