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Port Blair, Nov. 16: Appreciating the fight against Covid-19 and the proactive steps taken by the A&N Administration, the President Andaman Association of Tour Operators, Shri M Vinod in a letter to the Chief Secretary said that the reopening of tourism in consideration of the thousands of livelihoods dependent on it has brought respite to almost every household in Andamans. While appreciating the steps taken by the Administration, the AATO requested to consider few amendments which is crucial for boosting tourism in the islands. The requested amendments included:
Read more: AATO Requests for Amendments in Rules to Boost Tourism in the Islands
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Sanitary Workers Honoured for Selfless Service to the Society
Port Blair, Nov. 16: The South Andaman District Administration along with the Directorate of RD, PRIs and ULBs, Andaman and Nicobar Administration organised a State Level Conference of Rural Sanitary Workers engaged by the Gram Panchayats for carrying out Solid Waste Management activities. The event was attended by more than 200 sanitary workers attached to Gram Panchayats of South Andaman district who were appreciated for their work by distribution of ration kits donated by Akshaya Patra Foundation.
Read more: State Level Conference of Rural Sanitary Workers Held
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Port Blair, Nov. 16: A team of Food Safety Officers of the South Andaman, District Administration inspected a number of food vending establishments around the city and carried out tests to check the Total Polar Compounds (TPC) in cooking oil used for preparation of food articles.
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Port Blair, Nov 16: Like every year, National Press Day was celebrated befittingly in these islands on Tuesday. To mark the occasion, a function was organized by the Daily Newspaper Association (Proposed) at a prominent city hotel here. Mr. K Ganeshan, Chief Editor, The Andaman Express was the chief guest while Guests of Honour were Mr. Anadiranjan Biswas, Editor News Spotlight and Mr. Yadasiri Rao, The Mini India on the occasion. Journalists from various print media participated in the celebration and expressed their views and opinions on the media policies of the UT administration.
Read more: National Press Day Celebrated Befittingly in the Isles
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Port Blair, Nov. 16: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma recently met the Secretary of Education Department and demanded filling up of all vacant posts of Principals, Vice Principals, Headmasters and Teachers in the Department.