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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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A step to remove all signs of slavery: Kailash Vijayvargiya praises PM Mod
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Welcoming the change of name of Port Blair to 'Sri Vijaya Puram', Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his promise to remove all signs of slavery.
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"Signs of colonialism need to be eradicated": Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnav
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for renaming Port Blair as 'Sri Vijaya Puram' and said that the signs of colonialism need to be eradicated.
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"Step to embracing future free from colonial imprints": Union Minister JP
Updated : 1 year, 6 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, 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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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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"Why do they have their eyes on something that is for poor?": Jitendra Awh
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Waqf Act provides for the renaming of the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
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"Not in favour of Waqf Board but instead trying to finish it off": Owaisi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Waqf Act provides for the renaming of the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
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Kerala: Centre approves request for renaming Kochuveli, Nemom railway stat
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Central Government has approved the request of Kerala's government to rename Kochuveli and Nemom, the two major railway stations of the Thiruvananthapuram district, said an official press release from the State Ministry of Minority Welfare, Sports and Railways.
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Supreme Court rejects plea challenging Aurangabad, Osmanabad renaming
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti upheld the Bombay High Court order denying the petitioners' demand challenging the renaming of two cities.
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Renaming of Ramanagara district aimed at showcasing Bengaluru's investment
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Saturday that the state government's intention in renaming Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South is to showcase the city as a good investment destination
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