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Start-Ups Urged to Turn Sri Vijaya Puram’s Streets, Stories and Flavours into Tourism Gold
Tourism Directorate tells local start-ups that curating bespoke city experiences, walks, food trails, culture tours, needs knowledge, not heavy capital, to extend visitor stay.
Ashish Shelar Proposes Memorial for Freedom Fighter Savarkar at Cellular Jail
Maharashtra’s Minister of Cultural Affairs and Information Technology, Adv. Ashish Shelar, has proposed the establishment of a national memorial dedicated to freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar at the Cellular Jail in Andaman.
When Police Stations Turn Classrooms
A district-wide holiday camp led by North & Middle Andaman Police offers computer skills, yoga, art, self-defence and career guidance to schoolchildren, strengthening community ties while keeping youngsters engaged.
Summer Hobby Classes Open Doors to 300 Island Children
Month-long hobby classes at Government Girls Senior Secondary School promise singing, dance, fine-art and craft sessions through 17 June.
Doordarshan Phone-In on Dengue Day to Feature NVBDCP Expert
Deputy Director (Malaria) Ajit Kumar will answer viewer queries on vector control and early dengue warning.
Isles to Commemorate ‘Battle of Aberdeen’ on May 17
A 15-minute tribute at the Water Sports Complex on 17 May will mark the anniversary of the 1859 clash between colonial forces and Great Andamanese defenders.
Wandoor Panchayat Hosts Anti-Drug Drive Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
Social Welfare, Police and Health departments joined hands on 9 May to sensitise residents of Wandoor about substance-abuse risks and rehabilitation options.
IGNOU Opens July Re-Registration Window; Portal Live Until 30 June
Learners admitted in July 2024 and January 2025 sessions must complete online re-registration on the Samarth portal to secure seats for the coming term.
Fishermen Warned as Squally Winds Batter Andaman Coast
Surface winds up to 55 kmph are forecast over the Andaman Sea and Nicobar coast, prompting authorities to ban fishing sorties through 16 May.
TRAI Invites Feedback on Digital Connectivity Ratings Manual for Properties
TRAI invites feedback on a draft manual to standardize the rating of properties based on digital connectivity, aimed at improving 4G/5G access in buildings.
