ANCA in Collaboration with Pankh Conducts Chess and Concentration followed by Blitz Chess Tournament
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Port Blair, May 9: Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) in collaboration with NGO Pankh Andaman conducted the unique program 'Chess and Concentration' followed by a blitz chess tournament exclusively for the students of Class VIII to XII at Hotel Driftwood in Port Blair today.
Dr. Nitin Shakiya Director, Department of Social Welfare, A & N Admn, was the chief guest at the inaugural function and made the ceremonial first move at the top board to inaugurate the event in the presence of Swami Shuddhananda Saraswati, Resident Acharya, Chinmay Mission Port Blair and office bearers of Pankh and ANCA.
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SBI Foundation invites youth for the fellowship program in rural development
Port Blair, May 9: SBI Youth for India (YFI) program is facilitating rural development by collaborating urban educated youth with communities at the grassroots. SBI YFI works on 12 thematic areas such as Health, Rural Livelihood, Food Security, Environmental Protection, Education, Water, Technology, Women’s Empowerment, Self-Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Traditional Craft and Alternate Energy to drive impactful interventions with the youth who join them as Fellows. Among the 550+ YFI alumni driving impact with their interventions in the social development sector, Port Blair-based Sunita Das led a project focused on empowering community institutions for sustainable forest management. Assigned to the village of Som in the Jhadol Block by Seva Mandir, Udaipur District, Rajasthan, she addressed the village's needs. She established a Forest Protection Committee and involved youth, women, and villagers in plantation management. Additionally, she oversaw the transformation of four government schools into Green Schools through the planting of 100 fruit saplings each.
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Port Blair, May 9: The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972) stands as a pivotal legal framework safeguarding various species of wild animals ensuring the preservation of their habitats and regulating the trade in products derived from them. The most recent amendment to the Act in 2022, known as the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 has been in effect since 1st April, 2023.
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Port Blair, May 9: Upon receipt of a complaint from Shri. Prasanta Ray S/o. Ajit Ray (34) yrs R/o. Jodakilan, Bimblitan regarding theft of jewellery i.e. 02 Gold Necklace, 01 Long chain, 03 small chain, 03 finger Ring, 02 pair of Earring, 02 Nos. Bangles and 01 Ear Mati worth Rs. 10 Lakh approx, an FIR vide No. 86/24 dated 08/05/2024 U/s. 457/380 IPC was registered at PS Pahargaon and investigation entrusted to SI Viswanand.
Read more: PS Pahargaon Arrests a Repeat Offender in Case of Jewellery Theft Reported in Joda Kilan
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Port Blair, May 9: The Armed Police Unit, Police Lines conducted a rejuvenating Yoga and Meditation session in the morning of May 9, 2024, aimed at enhancing the physical and mental well-being of its personnel. The session witnessed active participation from approximately 71 police personnel, demonstrating the department's commitment to promoting holistic health practices among its workforce.
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