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Port Blair, Jan. 20: The Ministry of Home Affairs under the guidance of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Iconic Events Week from 17th to 23rd January, 2023, to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence & Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 126th Birth Anniversary.

Prior to the main event on January 23, the A&N Administration has also planned various events to pay tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. As part of it, Kavi Sammelan by renowned poets will be organized at National Memorial Cellular Jail tomorrow (January 21) from 5 pm to 7 pm. Noted poets from mainland who will present poems on patriotic theme are Gajendra Solanki, Dr. Suresh Awasthi, Dr. Arjun Shisodia, Shri Manvir Madhur, Shri Sumit Mishra and Shri Vikhyat Mishra.

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Port Blair, Jan 20: The MPL 42nd National Team Chess Championship 2023 for Men & MPL 20th National Team Chess Championship 2023 for Women will be held from 10th - 16th February 2023 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Each State Association can nominate one team as regular entry, each in men and women comprising of five players including one reserve player.

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Port Blair, Jan. 20: Candidates who have applied for allotment of various Professional/Technical/Non-Technical courses reserved at mainland institutions for the academic session 2022-23 have been informed that the counselling for the vacant seats in B.Sc (Agriculture) - 2 seats and B.Sc (Horticulture) - 5 seats will be held on Jan.24, 2023 at 3.30 pm in the Conference Hall of Secretariat, Port Blair.

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Port Blair, Jan. 20: The Sound & Light Show in Hindi at National Memorial Cellular Jail after up-gradation will resume from January 22, 2023 onwards for general public/tourists. The scheduled timing of the show is as mentioned below:

Hindi Version - All 7 days  - 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm - 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm - 7.30 pm to 8.15 pm

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Port Blair, Jan. 20: As part of Republic  Day celebration 2023,  the Naval Ships will  be anchored near Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island (NSCB Island). Therefore, the services/movement of inland tourist vessels operating from Aberdeen jetty to various tourist spots have been diverted to Junglighat jetty instead of operating from Aberdeen jetty on 24th, 26th, 27th & 29th January, 2023, a press release from Directorate of Tourism said.

  1. Restriction on Carrying Items in Public Functions
  2. Firing Practice by Forest Deptt. at Police Firing Range, Prothrapur on Jan 21
  3. Firing by Coast Guard at Brichgunj on Jan. 25
  4. Member of Parliament Requests Exemption of Stamp Duty/ Registration Fee for Transfer of Property by Way of Gift Deed
  5. Iconic Events Chalked Out to Mark Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Netaji’s 126th Birth Anniversary