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Port Blair, Sept. 10: Andaman and Nicobar Idol Immersion Rules 2018 were published in the Andaman and Nicobar Gazette No. 23 dated 05-03-2018 in compliance of Hon’ble National Green Tribunal order dated 06-10-2017 in O.A 51/2016/EZ. The Rules framed covers the general guidelines idol making, ban on use of synthetic colors, height of super structures and idols. In this connection, the A & N Pollution Control Committee, Deptt. of Science & Technology, A&N Administration has directed all the Idol makers and Puja Committees to follow the guidelines for idol immersion as mentioned below:
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Port Blair, Sept. 10: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is observing its 19th Formation Day on Sept. 27, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on the theme ‘A vision for Disaster Mitigation’. As NDMA continues to evolve and innovate its strategies, the 19th Formation Day serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to safeguard property and the environment through effective disaster management measures.
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Port Blair, Sept. 10: Firing practice will be carried out by Coast Guard at Chinthe Long Range, Brichgunj on Sept. 21 & 22 from 9.30 am to 5 pm. All concerned have been warned to keep themselves and their livestock away from firing area during the mentioned date and time.
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Port Blair, Sept. 10: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind (speed reaching 40-50 kmph) is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 11, 12 & 13. Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind (speed reaching 30-40 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 14.
Read more: Heavy Rains and Thunderstorm Forecast for A&N Islands
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Port Blair, Sept. 10: Firing practice will be carried out by Coast Guard Dornier on Sept. 12, 22, 26 and 29 from 2 pm to 4 pm. The safe flying height is 6000 feet AMSL. All concerned have been warned to keep themselves and their vessel/fishing boats away from firing area during the mentioned date and time.