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Port Blair, Nov. 2: The Khadi Mahotsav, a grand celebration of India's rich textile heritage, has been captivating hearts and minds across the nation, as various events and initiatives commemorated the significance of this iconic fabric. This year, the Mahotsav, which began on October 2 and concluded on Oct. 31, witnessed a spectacular fusion of tradition and innovation, all centered around the timeless elegance of Khadi.
Read more: A&N Islands Actively Participates in Khadi Mahotsav 2023
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Shaheed Dweep, Nov. 2: To promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices with a commitment towards preserving the environment and supporting local communities, the Tourism Department, A&N Administration organized a comprehensive awareness and sensitization program for tourism stakeholders, unemployed youth/ candidates at Neil Kendra, Gram Panchayat in Shaheed Dweep today. PRI Members from Shaheed Dweep also attended this programme.
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It is brought to the notice of the general consumers and government departments that power supply will remain suspended at the following area on 04.11.2023 (Saturday) from 0730 Hrs. to 1230 Hrs. in connection with urgent breakdown maintenance of Air Breakers Switch (ABS) of Supply Line feeder at Phoenix Bay Power House structure.
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Port Blair, Nov. 2: The State Child Protection Society, under the Directorate of Social Welfare is organizing educational visits for the children of Child Care Institutions to various Departments of A & N Administration. As part of this, a visit was organized for the children of Love Children Home, Manglutan to Anthropological Survey of India, Port Blair on Oct.28.
Around 60 children from Love Children Home and 2 staff from Social Welfare Department visited the museum. Shri Kanike Veerashekar, Research Associate (Cultural), Anthropological Survey of India, explained about Zonal Anthropological Museum established in 2002 by the Anthropological Survey of India, Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre in Port Blair. The museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural diversity and heritage of A&N Islands. It houses an extensive collection of exhibits that highlights the cultural heritage of the six indigenous tribes- Jarawa, Great Andamanese, Sentinelese, Onge, Nicobarese and Shompen as well as settlers like Karen, Ranchiwala, Moplah etc. These exhibits include ethnographic materials, photographs, artifacts, tools, and handicrafts created by the communities.
Read more: SCPS Conducts Educational Visits for Children of Child Care Institutions
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Port Blair, Nov. 1: On the occasion of Foundation Day of Ladakh, a 6-member delegation comprising of students from Schools & Colleges from UT of Ladakh led by Ms. Rinchen Dolkar called on Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency today at Raj Niwas. The delegation is in the Islands to showcase their rich cultural heritage on the occasion of Foundation Day of Ladakh today as part of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’/Ladakh to Nicobar- National Integration initiative.
Read more: Delegation from Ladakh Call on Lt. Governor on the Occasion of Foundation Day of Ladhakh