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Port Blair, Oct. 3: In terms of the provisions contained under Section 135C of the Representation of the People Act 1951, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District has ordered the following days to be observed as "Dry Days" in connection with the ensuing General Election to members of Netaji Nagar and Hut Bay (including Pradhans) Gram Panchayats Constituencies under Little Andaman Tehsil, and Bye-Election to 05 Gram Panchayat Members of Neil Kendra (Shaheed Dweep) under Port Blair Tehsil.
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Port Blair, Oct. 3: Hon'ble Justice Suvra Ghosh and Hon'ble Justice Subhendu Samanta, Judges of the Calcutta High Court shall be sitting / holding Circuit Court at Port Blair on and from Oct. 9 to Oct. 19, 2023 (both days inclusive.
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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: 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: 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.