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Territorial Army flags off Andaman & Nicobar phase of 5,500 km cycle e
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
To instil national pride, cultural integration, environmental awareness, physical fitness, and to foster the spirit of patriotism, the Territorial Army flagged off its cycle expedition for Andaman and Nicobar Islands phase by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief, Andam
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Oil India to commence drilling in Andaman offshores as part of exploration
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Oil India Limited Chairman and Managing Director, Ranjit Rath, said that the state-owned company is going to commence drilling activities in Andaman and Nicobar offshore waters, as part of its exploration efforts.
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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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"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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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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Envoys of five nations present credentials to President Murmu
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Envoys of five nations presented credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
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US condemns China's demand for removal of Taiwan reference from Pacific Is
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The US has condemned China's demand for the removal of a Taiwan reference from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) communique, calling it an attempt to limit Taiwan's international presence.
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Japan says Chinese navy survey ship entered its waters
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Japanese ministry said that Japan, through its diplomatic channels, has again protested to China and conveyed its strong concern over the Chinese navy's latest movement.
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