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Oil India to commence drilling in Andaman offshores as part of exploration
Updated : 1 year, 8 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, 8 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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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale welcomes Centre's decision to rename Port B
Updated : 1 year, 8 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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"Step to embracing future free from colonial imprints": Union Minister JP
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"The previous name carried echoes of colonial rule, but every mention of Sri Vijaya Puram will now serve as a tribute to the resilience and sacrifices of our freedom fighters who fought to dismantle the shackles of colonial oppression. This renaming marks a significant step towards embracing
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"Reflects commitment to break free from colonial mindset": PM Modi on Port
Updated : 1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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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Winning start for Tripura, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh in Sub-Jr Boys' NFC T
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Tripura, who clashed with Chandigarh in Group B, displayed superb attacking prowess in the second session to win 8-1. In another Group B match, Haryana thrashed Andaman & Nicobar 8-0. In the opening match of Group D, Himachal Pradesh bagged all three points after drubbing Andaman & N
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Andaman Police seizes 2 kg heroin worth Rs 14 crore, seven held
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Superintendent of Police, South Andaman, IPS Niharika Bhat, said in a press conference that secret information was received on August 24 regarding the heroin.
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Andaman and Nicobar Command hosts maiden AnTech exhibtion, defence firms s
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Andaman and Nicobar Command's ANTECH 2024, held from September 2 to 3 in Port Blair, as per officials, aimed to bridge the gap between the defence industry and the Ministry of Defence by showcasing advanced technologies and fostering connections, with the event organised in collaborat
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Environment Minister responds to Jairam Ramesh's concerns over Great Nicob
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In a letter dated August 21, Yadav assured that "exemplary mitigation measures" have been put in place to reduce the environmental impact of the project while considering "strategic, national, and defence interests."
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