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Port Blair, June 20: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has introduced ‘Yoga Sagarmala’ a unique celebration of the International Day of Yoga- 2023. Yoga Sagarmala aims to combine the essence of yoga and the maritime environment, fostering a healthy & holistic lifestyle. To mark the occasion, the Directorate of Lighthouses& Lightships, Port Blair has conducted a rally today to promote Yoga Sagarmala.
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Port Blair, June 19: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to construct a ‘Muktidham’ at Port Blair for which a site has been proposed by the member of Parliament in front of the Hornbill Nest Resort, Port Blair.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Administration the Member of Parliament mentioned that currently, most of the final rituals according to Hindu customs are carried out at Corbyn's Cove Beach, which is a popular tourist hotspot in Port Blair. However, this arrangement often poses challenges for local residents who wish to perform the last rituals of their departed loved ones as the beach is a bustling tourist location.
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Mayabunder, June 19: The District Police of N&M Andaman arrested 03 persons involved in illegal cow trafficking which is operating from Mayabunder to Port Blair using the sea route.
On 17/06/2023, PS Mayabunder Police was on patrol to gather intelligence and curb the menace of illegal activities at coastal areas. Meanwhile, on receipt of information from Coast Guard the Police team comprising Inspector Abdul Arif, SI Dinesh Meena, PCs Dilleshwar Rao, Balraju and Sashi Kumar Das of PS Mayabunder responded swiftly and rushed to the spot and seized an engine dinghy along with cows and interrogated the individuals who are indulged in illegal transportation of cows.
Read more: N&M Andaman Police Continues Strict Action Against Illegal Cow Trafficking
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Members Approve Proposal to Change the Name of ACCI to A&N Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Port Blair, June 19: The 53rd Annual General Body Meeting of ACCI was organised at Hotel TSG Emerald view, Phoenix Bay on 18th June, 2023. In this meeting Brig Ashis Bhattacharyya Senior Advisor of North Eastern States & UTs, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), New Delhi was the Special Guest. The meeting was attended by nearly 150 members of the ACCI.
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Port Blair June 19: The Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, GoI, Dr. L Murugan will be arriving here tomorrow (June 20) on visit to A&N Islands. Soon after arrival, the Minister will visit various developmental works/infrastructure projects viz. upgradation of Garacharma PHC to District Hospital and newly constructed bridge at Sippighat in NH-4, South Andaman. He will also attends local programmes in South Andaman.