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Raj Niwas Hosts Sikkim Foundation Day as Part of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” Cultural Exchange

Residents from Sikkim gather at Raj Niwas for documentary screening, high tea and memento exchange, deepening inter-state cultural ties promoted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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.

Heritage Japanese Bunker Standing Tall In The Middle Of The Road To Corbyn’s Cove Beach Faces Demolition Threat

Once a strategic lookout during WWII, the Japanese bunker at Corbyn’s Cove now battles decay and development pressures in Sri Vijaya Puram.

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.