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Port Blair, Aug 28: Dragon fruit (Hylocereus sp) is an exotic crop introduced in the Island and the germplasm of five different accessions are being maintained at ICAR-CIARI. Port Blair. The production technology of dragon fruit is standardized for Island condition by ICAR-CIARI using concrete pillars as support.
To popularize the technology among the farmers, the demonstration of dragon fruit was done at the field of farmer, Shri. Mahadev Majji at Collinpur in collaboration with NABARD, Port Blair. The first crop started flowering in second year after planting at Collinpur and to disseminate the technology to the other farmers of the village, a three days training programme on “Production and post-harvest technology of dragon fruit for enhanced income generation” was organized during 24-26 August by scientists of ICAR-CIARI in collaboration with NABARD, Port Blair.
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Port Blair, Aug 28: A large number of complaints are being reported nationwide pertaining to illegal digital lending apps, which provide short term loans/ micro credits at exorbitant interest rates along with processing/ hidden charges. These apps, which may not be Regulated Entities (RE) by RBI, target members of vulnerable and low income groups, and the borrowers are asked to provide mandatory access to confidential personal data like contacts, location, photos/ videos, in order to avail the loans. This personal data is then misused for blackmail and harassment.
Read more: A&N Police Issues Advisory to Public on Illegal Digital Lending Apps
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I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of these islands, especially to my sisters and brothers of Kerala, on the auspicious occasion of Onam.
On this occasion, I sincerely wish that every home is blessed with prosperity and plenty.
May the melody and sparkle of Onam fill our minds with the joy of festivity. Let Onam also be a celebration of our love and oneness which enabled us to overcome adversities with fortitude.
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On the auspicious occasion of 'Onam', I extend warm greetings to all residents of A & N Islands.
The harvest festival 'Onam' is a symbol of prosperity and agricultural wealth - and is celebrated across India and in these Islands with zeal and spirit of enthusiasm, religious harmony and brotherhood.
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On the occasion of National Sports Day, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all Islanders. This day is a tribute to the spirit of sportsmanship, determination, and unity that resonates across our nation and beyond. National Sports Day celebrates the importance of sports in our daily lives and is observed on the birth anniversary of sporting legend Major Dhyan Chand who is also known as 'Wizard of Hockey'.