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Port Blair, May 7: To promote the sports culture in the A&N Islands, the Andaman & Nicobar Police intends to organize the 1st DGP Cup A&N State Open Chess Tournament 2024 in collaboration with the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) at the Armed Police Unit, Police Line on the 11th and 12th of May 2024.
The tournament will be played under FIDE Chess Regulations and the Swiss System, and players must be from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. AICF registration for the year 2024-25 is mandatory for participation. The entry fee for participation in the said event is Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only).
Read more: First DGP Cup A&N State Open Chess Tournament 2024 Organized by Andaman & Nicobar Police
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Port Blair, May 7: The District Administration, South Andaman District in its continuous efforts to contain the encroachments over Government lands, carried out eviction drives at Port Blair Tehsil. During the drive, encroachments done in the shape of temporary sheds at South Point village near wireless quarters and APWD quarters under Port Blair Tehsil were evicted and a house and plantation at Shyamnagar Village, Swaraj Dweep was evicted. An area of 1000 sq. mtrs approximately has been restored to Government Khata with the assistance of Patwari, Patwari Assistant and CDVs in the Tehsil.
Read more: Revenue Officials Maintain Strict Vigil on Encroachments by Unscrupulous Elements
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Port Blair, May 7: IGNOU, Regional Centre, Port Blair is organising an essay competition on the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore for class 11th & 12th students, and registered/alumni IGNOU students of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The essay can be written on one of these two topics: - “Relevance of Rabindranath Tagore`s humanism in contemporary times or Rabindranath Tagore`s vision on education system in the context of Visva-Bharati University, Shanti Niketan.
Read more: IGNOU Organizes Essay Competition on the Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
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Port Blair, May 7: The Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress President, Shri. Rangalal Halder has addressed a critical issue to the Directorate of Health Services regarding the severe shortage of doctors at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Garacharma.
In his letter Mr. Halder said that the CHC Garacharma plays a vital role in providing healthcare services to the patients but the current shortage of doctors has resulted in significant challenges for patients seeking medical attention.
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Port Blair, May 6: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands to extend Stage – I of Rutland water Supply Project and to begin Stage – II water Supply Project to obtain a total of 22.60 MLD of water from existing 6.60 MLD of water from Rutland.
In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament said that he mentioned that it is encouraging to note and observe that A & N Administration is making serious note of potable water crises in the peak summer months and is taking steady steps in ameliorating the water demand of Port Blair City for summer months by initiating the feasible and viable proposals.