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Port Blair, Jan 31: ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, South Andaman organized an awareness programme on natural farming at Shoal Bay on 30.01.2023. Mr A. R. Kumar, Pradhan, Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat was chief guest of the programme.

In his addres the chief guest advised the farming community that over usage of fertilizers and pesticides causes environmental damage and impacted in human and soil health. Avoidance of agro-chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides in the field will prevent run off into water source and also preserve our fragile ecosystem.

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Port Blair, Jan 31: A fire broke at Junglighat, Port Blair today night at around 10.40 pm, gutting few shops near the Durga Pooja Pandal. It was a major fire, where in the fire fighters are doing their best to arrest it before it spreads. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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Lt. Governor Felicitates Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team for their Outstanding Air Display

Port Blair, Jan. 29: Impressive performances by bands of Navy, A&N Police, Colourful cultural programe, illumination of ships and spectacular fire power display formed part of the Beating Retreat ceremony that marked the grand finale of the Republic Day celebration-2023 at the historic Netaji Stadium here this evening. Hon’ble Lt Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) was the chief guest. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, DGP, Shri Neeraj Thakur, IPS, Senior Officers from Defence & Civil Administration and good number of general public witnessed the performance. The Lt. Governor also felicitated the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team led by Gp. Capt. G.S Dhillon by presenting memento for their outstanding air display. Gp. Capt. G.S Dhillon also presented a memento to the Lt. Governor.

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RAISING DAY OF INDIAN COAST GUARD

On the occasion of 47th Raising Day of Indian Coast Guard, it gives me immense pleasure to extend greetings and felicitations to all personnel and families of Coast Guard fraternity.

Over the years, the Indian Coast Guard has evolved into a strong maritime force and emerged as an all-weather friend for local populace of these pristine Islands. The timely response of Indian Coast Guard to various distress alerts at sea has made the Isles more safe and secure for various economic activities and thereby, establishing a unique bond with the citizens of A&N Islands.

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Port Blair, Jan 30: The 42nd Annual Athletic Meet 2022-2023 of Ananda Marga School was organsied on 25th January 2023 at the school ground in which the Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma was the Chief Guest of the closing ceremony.

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  2. CPI (M) Demands Appointment of Specialists Doctors to Treat Islanders
  3. ANTCC Observes Martyr Day of Mahatma Gandhi
  4. 40th Death Anniversary of Trade Union Leaders PKS Prasad Observed
  5. PBGKR Reaches Diglipur to Provide RO Water Purifier to GSSS Kalighat