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Port Blair, May 29: The National Students Union of India, State President Mr. M.A Sajid on Monday raised his strong objection against the establishment of Deemed University in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Sajid said that the decision taken by the Central Government is inconsistent and illogical. The Colleges functioning in Andaman & Nicobar Islands affiliated to Pondicherry University will be forced to take affiliation with the Deemed University which will devalue the existing education system in A & N Islands.
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Port Blair, May 29: INTACH Andaman and Nicobar Chapter celebrated the World Day for Cultural Diversity at Chinmaya Mission with support from Venkat and Group. Several artists from the Islands presented their talent on stage.
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Port Blair, May 29: As part of the World Environment Day Celebration - Mass Mobilization of Mission LiFE (Life Style for Environment) an awareness campaign was organized by the Port Blair North Division of Andaman PWD at CAT Complex, Port Blair today. The event was launched by planting of saplings by Ms. Nandini Paliwal, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (PWD) and Shri Arjun Sharma,IAS, Secretary (PWD) in the presence of CE & SE APWD, other staff & workers of the Department.
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Port Blair, May 29: The Directorate of Industries, A&N Administration organized a short term Skill Development Training Program on ‘Handicrafts (Coconut Shell and Wood) products’ for ‘Onge Community’ at Dugong Creek in Little Andaman from May 22 to 28, 2023. Altogether, 20 villagers participated in the training program and were imparted basic skills and knowledge for making handicrafts, thus creating self-employment opportunities and avenues for their livelihood.
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Port Blair, May 29: Under the provisions of Rule 4.3(a) 7(a) to (c) of the Excise Policy & 9 (iii) of the bar guidelines issued by the Administration vide Office Order No.4192 dated 18/11/2008 respectively, the Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman District has ordered that 11/06/2023 (Sunday) Polling Day and 13/06/2023 (Tuesday) Counting Day will be observed as ‘Dry Day’ in connection with the Bye Election against the casual vacancy of Gram Panchayat Member Constituency Swadeshnagar – 1, Panchayat Samiti Member, Mayabunder under Mayabunder Tehsil and Gram Panchayat Member Constituency Rangat – 8 under Rangat Tehsil.