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Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb 17: IGNOU has extended date for fresh admission in certificate, diploma, UG and PG programs for January 2025 till 28th February 2025. IGNOU also extended last date for re-registration for the next semester/year of a programme of Second and third year UG degree learners and second year PG learners of IGNOU till 28th February 2025. IGNOU fresh admission and re-registration is completely online. Students can visit ‘student service-admission section’ on IGNOU official website (www.ignou.ac.in) and initiate fresh admission and re-registration. If a learner faces any difficulty in filling the online form, kindly contact to IGNOU Regional Centre, Port Blair, opposite to Air Cargo Complex, VIP Road, Junglighat P.O. Port Blair. Phone: 03192-242888 or 03192-230111, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb 16: Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, has made an urgent appeal to the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah for compensation to farmers whose lands were submerged in the sea following the devastating 2004 Tsunami. This appeal is based on the recommendations of the Vivek Rae Committee, constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2017 to examine land matters in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Read more: Bishnu Pada Ray Urges Home Ministry to Compensate Farmers Affected by the 2004 Tsunami
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Diglipur, Feb 16: Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to maritime safety, the PMF Rangat’s MV Suntook executed a swift and effective response to a distress situation involving a fishing dinghy off the coast of Long Island during a routine sea patrol.
On 15.02.2025, during patrolling operations approximately 2 nautical miles off Long Island and North Passage Island, the crew members consisting of SI(Master) Abdul Lathief, SI(ED) Sandeep Shann, HC (Seacunny) Samson & PC (Greaser) N. Zainudeen of Police Marine Force vessel MV Suntook identified a fishing dinghy adrift due to a reported engine failure. The 10 fishermen onboard, all identified residents of Junglighat, signaled for assistance. Promptly responding to the emergency, the vessel’s crew maneuvered towards the dinghy and extended necessary technical support.
Read more: PMF Rangat’s MV Suntook Rescues Drifting Fishing Dinghy Off Long Island
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb 16: The 4th Samir Acharya Memorial Award for the Conservation of Coastal and Island Ecosystems was today awarded to Shri. Mohammed Hussain, Forester, at Bageecha, Brijgunj Chowk.
The ceremony was conducted today, being the birth anniversary of Late Samir Acharya
The ceremony began with an emotional narrative by Shri. Denis Giles who consider Shri. Acharya to be his mentor.
Read more: 4th Samir Acharya Memorial Award Presented to Mohammed Hussain
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Hopetown, Feb 16: HumaneTouch NGO continues its mission of social welfare with their impactful initiative, the Clotheshare Program benefiting nearly 75 families in Hopetown village. The event, held at 10 AM, saw active participation from local leaders and residents, reinforcing the spirit of community support.
Mujib Rehman, President of HumaneTouch, inaugurated the event by introducing the various humanitarian efforts undertaken by the NGO. He highlighted how HumaneTouch has been consistently working towards uplifting underprivileged communities by providing essential resources like clothing, education, and medical support.
Read more: HumaneTouch NGO Brings Warmth to Hopetown Village through Clotheshare Program