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Port Blair, Feb 16: The third "Samir Acharya Memorial Award function for Conservation of Coastal and Island Ecosystems" was organised today at Bageecha – an Andaman Chronicle initiative, by the family of Late Samir Acharya. This year the award was bagged by Ms. Garima Poonia who runs an NGO in the name of Kachrewale.
The award was presented by Smti. Geetanjali Acharya to Ms. Garima Poonia in the presence of Shri. Farookh Alam, Shri. Meherzaad, Smti. Susan and Smti. Pushpanjali Raju.
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Port Blair, Feb 16: In support of the nation-wide industrial strike and Gramin Bandh by workers and farmers against the anti-worker and anti-farmer policies of the central government and also to demand regularization of services of Daily Rated Mazdoors working under the A & N Administration, the CITU has organised mass processions and public meetings across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands today (16th February, 2024).
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Port Blair, Feb 16: The Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee under the leadership of its President Shri. Rangalal Halder and Campaign Committee Chairman Shri. TSG Bhasker launched a one day Karyakarta Sammelan programme in Baratang.
The programme was organized to mobilize the cadres on ways to campaign for the party and reach out to every household. The Sammelan was attended by all active workers of the party.
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Port Blair, Feb 16: Andaman & Nicobar Police and IITM Collaborate to Enhance Tourist Police Proficiency. In a concerted effort to bolster the capabilities and sensitivity of Tourist Police Personnel, the Andaman & Nicobar Police, under the esteemed guidance of Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, collaborated with the Indian Institute of Tourism Management, Bhubneswar, Odisha, to conduct a comprehensive Training-Cum-Sensitization Programme from February 10th to February 16th, 2024.
Read more: Training-Cum-Sensitization Programme Elevates Tourist Police Service Standards
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Port Blair, Feb 16: The Women Helpline 181 under the Directorate of Social Welfare organized a Webinar on ‘Women Empowerment and Gender Equality’ and ‘Women and Child Development Control Room’.
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (SW), emphasised on guaranteeing the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is critical not only for attaining gender equality, but also for meeting a wide range of international development goals. He also highlighted that empowered women and girls contribute to the health and productivity of their families, communities, and countries, creating a ripple effect. The programme was attended by PBMC Ward Councillor, representative of PRIs, general public, AWWs, ASHA Worker, SHGs and staff of Women Help Line and Child Helpline.
Read more: Women Helpline 181 Organises Webinar on ‘Women Empowerment and Gender Equality’