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"Monumental decision, fitting tribute to TN's enduring legacy": BJP's Pras
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Tami Nadu BJP Spokesperson ANS Prasad dubbed it a "fitting tribute" to the grandeur of Chola Empire and enduring legacy of Tamil Nadu after the central government renamed Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as 'Sri Vijaya Puram.'
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Mumbai City FC head coach praises team's resilience in thrilling 2-2 draw
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai City FC (MCFC) head coach Petr Kratky lauded his team's resilience after the Islanders (MCFC) fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.
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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale welcomes Centre's decision to rename Port B
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that Andaman and Nicobar Island's capital, Port Blair, has been renamed as "Sri Vijaya Puram".
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"Reflects commitment to break free from colonial mindset": PM Modi on Port
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In a post on X, PM Modi said that the name Sri Vijaya Puram honours the rich history and heroic people of Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands: "Fitting tribute to region's rich history," s
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"Today I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for renaming Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram. The people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have welcomed the renaming of Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram. They see it as a fitting tribute to t
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Centre's decision to rename Port Blair as 'S
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the central government's decision to rename Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as 'Sri Vijaya Puram.'
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Thank the government for shedding the island's colonial legacy: Andaman As
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
President of Andaman Association of Tour Operators, Mohan Vinod, thanked the Union government for renaming Port Blair to 'Sri Vijaya Puram' on Friday.
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Centre renames Port Blair as "Sri Vijaya Puram"
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"Inspired by the vision of PM @narendramodi Ji, to free the nation from the colonial imprints, today we have decided to rename Port Blair as 'Sri Vijaya Puram.' While the earlier name had a colonial legacy, Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in our freedom struggle and the A&am
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ISL: Mohun Bagan SG host Mumbai City FC in blockbuster season opener
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Mariners have won both the ISL season openers they have played previously, against Kerala Blasters FC in 2020-21 and 2021-22. However, their record against the Islanders needs improvement, having won once against Mumbai City FC in their 10 fixtures so far. Yet, that solitary win was an i
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Philippines, China hold "frank, candid" talks amidst standoff on Sabina Sh
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
At the 10th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism meeting on the South China Sea held on September 11 in Beijing, Philippines Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma Theresa Lazaro said her country has jurisdiction over the shoal even as Beijing is demanding that Manila leave the feature.
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St Kitts and Nevis Offers Fastest Decision on CBI Applications
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 11: St Kitts and Nevis continues to lead the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) industry with its expedited decision-making process under the Sustainable Island State Contribution. According to recent reports, decisions on some applications are being made within jus
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SriLankan Airlines' 'Colours of Jaffna' campaign lauded at PATA Gold Award
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9: SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier and a prestigious Oneworld member bagged a Gold Award in the category of 'Marketing-Carrier' at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards 2024, held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Th
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