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+ + C M Y K Regn. No. 34190/75 No. 291 Port Blair, Wednesday November 01, 2017 Web: dt.andaman.gov.in Rs. 3.00 4 Pages C M Y K T e l e g ra m s he Daily The Largest Circulating Daily of A&N Islands New Delhi, Oct 31 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today flagged off the Run For Unity in New Delhi to mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A large number of people, including sports personalities like Sardar Singh, Deepa Karmakar, Suresh Raina and Karnam Malleswari participated in the Run. The Prime Minister also administered PM flags off 'Run for Unity' Country can never forget contribution of Sardar Patel in nation building: PM the unity pledge to thousands of children gathered at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium for the run. Earlier, speaking at a function at the Stadium in New Delhi, Shri Modi said, the country can never forget the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in nation building. He said, Sardar Patel used all means and succeeded in uniting all princely states into a single nation within a very small span of time. Shri Modi said, generation of Indians will continue to remember Sardar Patel, particularly the youth, who will carry forward his legacy. The Prime Minister said, in some countries, people of the same faith are even not ready to tolerate each other but in India, there is diversity yet all are united. Shri Modi said, India must remain united and it is the responsibility of the 125 crore people to ensure its unity and integrity. Shri Modi also appealed to the people to resolve to make New India when the country will celebrate its 75th anniversary of Independence in 2022. Speaking on the occasion, Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh appealed to the people of the country to resolve for 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Shri Hardeep New Delhi, Oct 31 Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today said, the invaluable contribution of Sardar Patel in building a modern and unified India needs to be remembered by every Indian. Shri Naidu said this while inaugurating a two day National Conference and an Exhibition in New Delhi today, on ‘Making of a Gandhian Nationalist: Life and Times of Sardar Patel’. He said, Sardar Patel was a Every Indian should remember contribution of Sardar Patel in building unified India: VP selfless leader and placed country's interests above everything else. Shri Naidu said, he shaped India's destiny with single- New Delhi, Oct 31 The Supreme Court has said, it would frame comprehensive guidelines to ensure safety and security of school children, and ordered compilation of norms formulated by the Centre and states for its consideration. A bench, headed by Chief SC to frame comprehensive guidelines for safety of kids in schools Justice Dipak Misra, was hearing several pleas including the one filed by the father of a seven-year- old boy who was found dead at Ryan International School in Gurugram last month. The bench asked all stakeholders to give their The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Anindo Majumdar administered the 'Rashtriya Ekta' pledge to the senior officers and staff of the A&N Secretariat as part of the Rashtriya Ekta Divas (National Unity Day), celebrated on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bahi Patel on Oct. 31, 2017. Port Blair, Oct 31 The week long induction programme for the BRAIT students (freshers) concluded yesterday. During the valedictory session, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Shri Udit Prakash Rai motivated the students through his speech on 'GenNext- Career after Engineering'. He insisted the students to take up challenges in life as there is no substitute to hard work. Earlier, Ms. C.Raji, Principal of Week long induction programme for BRAIT students concludes Kendriya Vidyalaya I spoke on challenges and influence of behavior. Later, Free coaching classes at RKM Port Blair, Oct 31 The Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) here will conduct free coaching classes for students of class VI to VIII. Medium of instruction will be Hindi or English. Coaching will be provided in Mathematics and English, and will be conducted from 4 pm to 5.30 pm. Since the seats are limited, for registration and details one can contact over ph. nos. 232432/ 9679503281/ 8641909269. Revenue camp court at Kadamtala Port Blair, Oct. 31 With a view to render services to the common man at their door steps, the District Administration North & Middle Andaman will organize a revenue camp court- 'Zilla Prashashan Aapke Dwaar' at 10 am at Gram Panchayat Kadamtala under Rangat Tehsil on Nov 4, 2017. Timely settlement of pensions urged Port Blair, Oct 31 The Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers' Association, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has expressed gratitude to the Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Administration for the initiative taken by him for the settlement of pensionary benefits on the last working day of retiring employees. Shri T.S.Sreekumar, the General Secretary of the Association, in a letter Port Blair, Oct 31 Along with the other parts of the country, 'National Unity Day' (Rashtriya Ekta Divas) was celebrated in these Islands too, today, on the occasion of the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. To mark the occasion, the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, in association with the Department of Education and other Departments of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, organized a 'Run for Unity' today. The Secretary (Sports/Education), Smti. Tanvi Garg, who was the chief guest on the occasion, flagged off the 'Run for Unity' from the Netaji Stadium this morning. She also administered the National Unity Pledge to the participants. About 500 students from various schools of the headquarter area; trainees of SAI, ANSA and students of JNRM participated in the Run. 'Rashtriya Ekta Divas' celebrated in Isles 'Run for Unity' witnesses large participation Car Nicobar, Oct. 31 The District Administration, Nicobar in association with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Car Nicobar organized a 'Run for Unity' to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, the Iron 'Run for Unity' held at Car Nicobar man of India, as 'Rashtriya Sankalp Diwas' today. The event was flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner (N) Shri Awanish Kumar, in the presence of Supdt. of Police (N) Shri Manoj C, and Port Blair, Oct 31 In a simple function held at Haddo (Ward No:2) today, Shri Vishal Jolly, Member, HMAC inaugurated a CWR Tank (Circular Type) of capacity 67,200 gallons in presence of Shri Indra Pal Singh, Chairperson, PBMC and Shri Someswara Rao, Ward Councillor. The function was also attended by Smti S.Selvi, Jr. Vice Chairperson, other Councillors and senior officials of the Council. While speaking, Shri Vishal Jolly said, PBMC has done a commendable job keeping More facilities for citizens; CWR Tank inaugurated at Haddo in view of the explicit requirement of the citizens and applauded the initiatives of the Ward Councillor in fulfilling the minimum basic requirements of the citizens. The PBMC Chairperson, Shri Indra Pal Singh reiterated the commitments of PBMC to provide essential services to its citizens and appreciated Port Blair, Oct 31 Kerala Samajam, Port Blair will be celebrating Kerala Piravi, 2017 (Kerala State Formation Day) tomorrow (Nov.1) at 6 pm at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Auditorium. The cine and serial artists from Times Joke Group, Kozhikode, Kerala will be performing in this programme/ comedy show, with music and dance. The Adhyaksha, ZPSA, Smti. Baby Farida will be the chief guest on the occasion, a communication said. Kerala Formation Day to be celebrated today The Director General of Police, A & N Islands, Smt. Nuzhat Hassan administered the pledge of ‘Rashtriya Ekta’ to all the staff of Police Headquarters in the presence of the Inspector General of Police, Superintendent of Police (PMF) and Superintendent of Police (HQ). Similarly oaths were also administered in all the Units & Police Stations of A & N Police. Annual talent fest of UPS Port Blair, Oct 31 The annual talent fest of Ummat Public School, 'Udaan 2017' will begin tomorrow (Nov 1). The theme of the fest is 'Going beyond studies'. This fest will hold multiple competitions in a 10 days span with an aim to give the students the opportunity to showcase their talents and develop them to a greater perfection. This ten day event will 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Parade-2017' comprising of combined platoons of A & N Police, IRBn, Fire Service, Home Guard volunteers, CRPF, NDRF, Police Brass Band and ladies Pipe Band was held from Dugong Guest House (Dharamshala) to Govt. Press today to celebrate the birth anniversary of Shri Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. The Assistant Secretary, Smti Nafees Begum retired from Govt. Service on superannuation today. In this connection, a farewell was held in the conference hall of Secretariat. The Chief Secretary, Shri Anindo Majumdar also graced the occasion. 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Regn. No. 34190/75 No. 291 Port Blair, Wednesday November 01, 2017 Web: dt.andaman.gov.in Rs. 3.00 4 Pages

C M Y K

Te l e g ra m she Daily

The Largest Circulating Daily of A&N Islands

New Delhi, Oct 31

Prime Minister Shri

Narendra Modi today

flagged off the Run For

Unity in New Delhi to mark

the 142nd bir th

anniversary of Sardar

Vallabhbhai Patel. A large

number of people,

including sports

personalities like Sardar

Singh, Deepa Karmakar,

Suresh Raina and Karnam

Malleswari participated in

the Run. The Prime

Minister also administered

PM flags off 'Run for Unity'

Country can never forget contribution

of Sardar Patel in nation building: PM

the unity pledge to

thousands of children

gathered at Major

Dhyanchand National

Stadium for the run.

Earlier, speaking at a

function at the Stadium in

New Delhi, Shri Modi said,

the country can never

forget the contribution of

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in

nation building.

He said, Sardar Patel used

all means and succeeded

in uniting all princely

states into a single nation

within a very small span of

time. Shri Modi said,

generation of Indians will

continue to remember

Sardar Patel, particularly

the youth, who will carry

forward his legacy.

The Prime Minister said, in

some countries, people of

the same faith are even not

ready to tolerate each other

but in India, there is

diversity yet all are united.

Shri Modi said, India must

remain united and it is the

responsibility of the 125

crore people to ensure its

unity and integrity.

Shri Modi also appealed to

the people to resolve to

make New India when the

country will celebrate its

75th anniversary of

Independence in 2022.

Speaking on the occasion,

Home Minister Shri

Rajnath Singh appealed to

the people of the country

to resolve for 'Ek Bharat

Shrestha Bharat'.

Minister of Youth Affairs

and Sports Col.

Rajyavardhan Rathore and

Housing and Urban Affairs

Minister Shri Hardeep

New Delhi, Oct 31

Vice President Shri M

Venkaiah Naidu today said,

the invaluable contribution

of Sardar Patel in building

a modern and unified India

needs to be remembered by

every Indian.

Shri Naidu said this while

inaugurating a two day

National Conference and

an Exhibition in New Delhi

today, on ‘Making of a

Gandhian Nationalist: Life

and Times of Sardar Patel’.

He said, Sardar Patel was a

Every Indian should remember

contribution of Sardar Patel in

building unified India: VP

selfless leader and placed

country's interests above

everything else.

Shri Naidu said, he shaped

India's destiny with single-

New Delhi, Oct 31

The Supreme Court has

said, it would frame

comprehensive guidelines

to ensure safety and

security of school children,

and ordered compilation of

norms formulated by the

Centre and states for its

consideration.

A bench, headed by Chief

SC to frame comprehensive

guidelines for safety of

kids in schoolsJustice Dipak Misra, was

hearing several pleas

including the one filed by

the father of a seven-year-

old boy who was found

dead at Ryan International

School in Gurugram last

month.

The bench asked all

stakeholders to give their

The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Anindo Majumdar administered

the 'Rashtriya Ekta' pledge to the senior officers and staff of the A&N Secretariat

as part of the Rashtriya Ekta Divas (National Unity Day), celebrated on the occasion

of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bahi Patel on Oct. 31, 2017.

Port Blair, Oct 31

The week long induction

programme for the BRAIT

students (freshers)

concluded yesterday.

During the valedictory

session, the Deputy

Commissioner, South

Andaman, Shri Udit

Prakash Rai motivated the

students through his

speech on 'GenNext-

Career after Engineering'.

He insisted the students to

take up challenges in life

as there is no substitute to

hard work. Earlier, Ms.

C.Raji, Principal of

Week long induction programme

for BRAIT students concludes

Kendriya Vidyalaya I

spoke on challenges and

influence of behavior. Later,

Free coaching

classes at RKMPort Blair, Oct 31

The Ramakrishna Mission

(RKM) here will conduct

free coaching classes for

students of class VI to VIII.

Medium of instruction will

be Hindi or English.

Coaching will be provided

in Mathematics and

English, and will be

conducted from 4 pm to

5.30 pm. Since the seats are

limited, for registration and

details one can contact

over ph. nos. 232432/

9679503281/ 8641909269.

Revenue camp

court at KadamtalaPort Blair, Oct. 31

With a view to render

services to the common

man at their door steps, the

District Administration

North & Middle Andaman

will organize a revenue

camp court- 'Zilla

Prashashan Aapke Dwaar'

at 10 am at Gram Panchayat

Kadamtala under Rangat

Tehsil on Nov 4, 2017.

Timely settlement

of pensions urgedPort Blair, Oct 31

The Non-Gazetted Govt.

Officers' Association,

Andaman and Nicobar

Islands has expressed

gratitude to the Chief

Secretary, Andaman &

Nicobar Administration

for the initiative taken by

him for the settlement of

pensionary benefits on

the last working day of

retiring employees. Shri

T.S.Sreekumar, the

General Secretary of the

Association, in a letter

Port Blair, Oct 31

Along with the other parts of the country, 'National Unity Day' (Rashtriya Ekta

Divas) was celebrated in these Islands too, today, on the occasion of the 142nd

birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. To mark the occasion, the

Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, in association with the Department of

Education and other Departments of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration,

organized a 'Run for Unity' today. The Secretary (Sports/Education), Smti. Tanvi

Garg, who was the chief guest on the occasion, flagged off the 'Run for Unity' from

the Netaji Stadium this morning. She also administered the National Unity Pledge

to the participants. About 500 students from various schools of the headquarter

area; trainees of SAI, ANSA and students of JNRM participated in the Run.

'Rashtriya Ekta Divas' celebrated in Isles

'Run for Unity' witnesses

large participation

Car Nicobar, Oct. 31

The Distr ict

Administration, Nicobar in

association with Nehru

Yuva Kendra, Car Nicobar

organized a 'Run for Unity'

to mark the bir th

anniversary of Sardar

Vallabh Bhai Patel, the Iron

'Run for Unity' held at

Car Nicobar

man of India, as 'Rashtriya

Sankalp Diwas' today.

The event was

flagged off by the Deputy

Commissioner (N) Shri

Awanish Kumar, in the

presence of Supdt. of

Police (N) Shri Manoj C, and

Port Blair, Oct 31

In a simple function held at

Haddo (Ward No:2) today,

Shri Vishal Jolly, Member,

HMAC inaugurated a

CWR Tank (Circular Type)

of capacity 67,200 gallons

in presence of Shri Indra

Pal Singh, Chairperson,

PBMC and Shri Someswara

Rao, Ward Councillor. The

function was also attended

by Smti S.Selvi, Jr. Vice

Chairperson, other

Councillors and senior

officials of the Council.

While speaking, Shri Vishal

Jolly said, PBMC has done

a commendable job keeping

More facilities for citizens; CWR

Tank inaugurated at Haddo

in view of the explicit

requirement of the citizens

and applauded the

initiatives of the Ward

Councillor in fulfilling the

minimum basic requirements

of the citizens.

The PBMC Chairperson,

Shri Indra Pal Singh

reiterated the commitments

of PBMC to provide

essential services to its

citizens and appreciated

Port Blair, Oct 31

Kerala Samajam, Port Blair will be celebrating Kerala Piravi,

2017 (Kerala State Formation Day) tomorrow (Nov.1) at 6

pm at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Auditorium. The cine and serial

artists from Times Joke Group, Kozhikode, Kerala will be

performing in this programme/ comedy show, with music

and dance. The Adhyaksha, ZPSA, Smti. Baby Farida will

be the chief guest on the occasion, a communication said.

Kerala Formation Day to

be celebrated today

The Director General of Police, A & N Islands, Smt.

Nuzhat Hassan administered the pledge of ‘Rashtriya

Ekta’ to all the staff of Police Headquarters in the

presence of the Inspector General of Police,

Superintendent of Police (PMF) and Superintendent

of Police (HQ). Similarly oaths were also administered

in all the Units & Police Stations of A & N Police.

Annual talent

fest of UPSPort Blair, Oct 31

The annual talent fest of

Ummat Public School,

'Udaan 2017' will begin

tomorrow (Nov 1). The

theme of the fest is 'Going

beyond studies'. This fest

will hold multiple

competitions in a 10 days

span with an aim to give the

students the opportunity

to showcase their talents

and develop them to a

greater perfection.

This ten day event will

'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Parade-2017' comprising of combined platoons

of A & N Police, IRBn, Fire Service, Home Guard volunteers, CRPF,

NDRF, Police Brass Band and ladies Pipe Band was held from Dugong

Guest House (Dharamshala) to Govt. Press today to celebrate the birth

anniversary of Shri Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.

The Assistant Secretary, Smti Nafees Begum retired

from Govt. Service on superannuation today. In this

connection, a farewell was held in the conference hall

of Secretariat. The Chief Secretary, Shri Anindo

Majumdar also graced the occasion.

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WEATHERRain or Thundershower likely to occur at few places.

Maximum and Minimum temperature will be around 31 °C and 25°C

respectively on Wednesday 01/11/2017

Maximum Temperature (°C) of Date : 31.2

Minimum Temperature (°C) of Date : 26.5

Relative Humidity(%) at 0830 IST 071

Relative Humidity(%) at 1730 IST 074

Sunrise Time for tomorrow(in IST): 0512

Sunset Time for tomorrow(in IST): 1654

Rainfall upto 0830 hrs of date (last 24 hrs) in mm: 000.0

Rainfall upto 1730 hrs of date in mm: 011.2

Rainfall (Progressive total from 1st January17 2896.4

upto 0830 hrs (of date) in mm

REVISED SEVA SUCHNAYEINALLTHE SAILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

INTER ISLAND SECTOR:

MV Coral Queen will sail for Campbell Bay via Hut Bay & Nancowry on

02.11.2017 (Thu) at 0800 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port

Blair on 04.11.2017 (Sat) at 0800 Hrs from Campbell Bay via same

route. Passenger tickets for the above sailing will be issued to the

general public on 31.10.2017 (Tue) from 0900 Hrs onwards at STARS

Ticketing Counters & CSC's. Similarly booking of cargo tickets will

commence from 31.10.2017 between 0900 Hrs to 1300 Hrs at Commercial

Wing. All the consigners are advised to book actual quantity of cargo to

be transshipped, as no excess cargo will be allowed.

MV Coral Queen will sail for Campbell Bay via Hut Bay & Nancowry on

06.11.2017 (Mon) at 0800 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port

Blair on 08.11.2017 (Wed) at 0800 Hrs from Campbell Bay via same

route. Passenger tickets for the above sailing will be issued to the

general public on 03.11.2017 (Fri) from 0900 Hrs onwards at STARS

Ticketing Counters & CSC's. Similarly booking of cargo tickets will

commence from 03.11.2017 between 0900 Hrs to 1300 Hrs at Commercial

Wing. All the consigners are advised to book actual quantity of cargo to

be transshipped, as no excess cargo will be allowed.

MV Bharat Seema will sail for Car Nicobar via Hut Bay on 07.11.2017

(Tue) at 0700 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on

08.11.2017 (Wed) at 1000 Hrs from Car Nicobar via Hut. Passenger

tickets for the above sailing will be issued to the general public on

03.11.2017 (Fri) from 0900 Hrs onwards at STARS Ticketing Counters &

CSC's. Similarly booking of cargo tickets will commence from 03.11.2017

between 0900 Hrs to 1300 Hrs at Commercial Wing. All the consigners

are advised to book actual quantity of cargo to be transshipped, as no

excess cargo will be allowed.

CARGO SERVICE:

The cargo vessel MV Chuglam will sail for Campbell Bay via Hut

Bay, Car N icobar, Chowra, Teressa, Katchal & Nancowry on

31.10.2017 (Tue) at 1700 Hrs from Haddo/Chatham Wharf and will

sail for Port Blair and will sail for Port Blair immediately after

discharging/loading of Cargo at respective ports.

HUT BAY SECTOR:

MV Bharat Seema will sail for Hut Bay on 02.11.2017 (Thu) at 2000 Hrs

from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 03.11.2017 (Fri) at 0800

Hrs from Hut Bay.

MV Bharat Seema will sail for Hut Bay on 04.11.2017 (Sat) at 0800 Hrs

from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at 2000 Hrs

from Hut Bay.

MV Bharat Seema will sail for Hut Bay on 05.11.2017 (Sun) at 2000 Hrs

from Haddo Wharf and will sail for Port Blair on 06.11.2017 (Mon) at 0800

Hrs from Hut Bay.

Note: Passenger tickets for the above sailings for Hut Bay on 02nd, 4th

& 5th Nov., 2017 will be issued to the general public from 01.11.2017

(Wed) from 0900 Hrs onwards at STARS Ticketing Counters & CSC's.

01.11.2017 (WEDNESDAY)

BARATANG

MV Katchal will sail for Baratang on 01.11.2017 (Wed) at 0700 Hrs from

Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at 1430

Hrs from Baratang.

HAVELOCK & NEIL ISLAND

MV Bambooka will sail for Havelock on 01.11.2017 (Wed) at 0620 Hrs

from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at

0900 Hrs from Havelock.

MV Chouldari will sail for Neil Island on 01.11.2017 (Wed) at 0630 Hrs

from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at

0845 Hrs from Neil Island.

MV Chouldari will sail for Neil Island on 01.11.2017 (Wed) at 1100 Hrs

from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at

1600 Hrs from Neil Island.

MV Chouldari will sail for Havelock on 01.11.2017 (Wed) at 1300 Hrs

from Neil Island Jetty and will sail back to Neil Island on the same day

at 1445 Hrs from Havelock.

MV Bambooka will sail for Havelock on 01.11.2017 (Wed) at 1400 Hrs

from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at

1630 Hrs from Havelock.

RANGAT

MV Strait Island will sail for Rangat via Neil, Havelock, Strait Island and

Long Island on 01.11.2017 (Wed) at 0615 Hrs from Phoenix Bay Jetty

and will sail for Port Blair on 02.11.2017 (Thu) at 0615 Hrs from Rangat

via same route.

Due to administrative reasons the scheduled sailing for Diglipur (Wed) on

01.11.2017 has been cancelled. Inconvenience caused to the passengers

is regretted.

02.11.2017 (THURSDAY)

BARATANG

MV Katchal will sail for Baratang on 02.11.2017 (Thu) at 0700 Hrs from

Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at 1430

Hrs from Baratang.

HAVELOCK & NEIL ISLAND

MV Bambooka will sail for Havelock on 02.11.2017 (Thu) at 0620 Hrs

from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at

0900 Hrs from Havelock.

MV Chouldari will sail for Neil Island on 02.11.2017 (Thu) at 0630 Hrs

from Phoenix Bay jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at

0845 Hrs from Neil Island.

MV Chouldari will sail for Neil Island on 02.11.2017 (Thu) at 1100 Hrs

from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at

1600 Hrs from Neil Island.

MV Chouldari will sail for Havelock 02.11.2017 (Thu) at 1300 Hrs from

Neil Island Jetty and will sail back to Neil Island on the same day at

1445 Hrs from Havelock.

MV Bambooka will sail for Havelock on 02.11.2017 (Thu) at 1400 Hrs

from Phoenix Bay Jetty and will sail for Port Blair on the same day at

1630 Hrs from Havelock.

Brisbane, Oct 31

Heena Sidhu clinched the 10-

metre air pistol gold medal to

give India a perfect start at the

Commonwealth Shooting

Championships in Brisbane

today.

Sidhu shot a combined score

of 626.2 to claim the top

honours. This was Sidhu's

second successive

international gold after she

along with Jitu Rai, claimed the

top position in the 10-metre air

pistol mixed team event in the

ISSF World Cup Finals in Delhi

earlier this month.

Among other Indians, Deepak

Heena Sidhu wins 10-metre air pistol

gold medal at C'wealth Shooting

Kumar won a bronze medal in

the 10-metre air rifle event.

London Olympic bronze-

medal list Gagan Narang

f inished fourth, while

Ravikumar ended fifth.

Tokyo, Oct 31

In women's Asia Cup Hockey,

India defeated Malaysia 2-nil

in its third and final match in

Japan.

Vandana Kataria and Gurjeet

Kaur scored in 54th and 55th

minutes for India. With this,

India has reached the quarter-

final stage topping the pool A.

Earlier yesterday, Indian

women had beaten China by

4-1. The team also beat

Singapore by a huge margin

of 10-1. Malaysia is in second

place in the pool, while South

Korea and Japan are leading

Asia Cup Hockey: India

beat Malaysia 2-0

the Pool B. The quarterfinal

matches will be played on

Thursday, the Semi-finals on

Friday and the final on Sunday.

Port Blair, Oct 31

Indian Red Cross Society,

A & N Branch conducted

first aid training followed

by mock drill for private

school teachers at RGT

Vidyalaya r ecent ly.

Altogether 40 teachers

from 20 private schools

participated in the mock

drill.

These teacher s were

sensitized on First-aid,

CPR, bandaging, shifting,

disaster management ,

water and san i ta tion

(WATSAN) and to

First aid training & mock drill conducted

for private schools teachers

Port Blair, Oct 31

An awareness

programme was organized

by the Distr ict Child

Protection Unit, South

Andaman, at Community

Hall, Wandoor recently.

The programme was

attended by school

students, Gram Panchayat

Level Child Protection

Committee of Wandoor,

Gram Panchayat, PRI

members and general

public of the area. The

District Child Protection

Officer, DCPU, SA, Smti.

Dharmila and Legal-cum-

Probation Officer, DCPU,

SA, Smti Suparna Biswas

interacted with the

participants and explained

about the roles and

responsibilities of the

society to combat child

trafficking, prevention of

Awareness prog on POCSO &

JJ Acts conducted

Death condoledPort Blair, Oct 31

The President, Pradesh

Congress Committee, Shri

Kuldeep Rai Sharma, and all

leaders of the party have

mourned the demise of

Zohra Bibi, 85, W/o Late

Abdulla and mother of Shri

Shahul Hameed, R/o

Dugnabad, a

communication said.

Firing practicePort Blair, Oct 31

Firing practice by trainees

of A & N Police will be carried

at Police Firing Range,

Birdline, Prothrapur on Nov

2 from 5 am hrs to 4 pm. The

general public, especially the

villagers of Bird Line and

Prothrapur areas have been

asked to keep themselves

and their cattle away from

the firing range during the

above mentioned date and

time, a communication said.

Port Blair, Oct. 31

Andaman Law College

celebrated the 142nd birth

anniversary of Sardar

Vallabhbhai Patel with a

series of events from Oct

27 to 31. The celebration

commenced with a song

competition among the

students where patriotic

and unifying songs were

sung. An essay-writing

competition on the topic

'Sardar Patel-Architect of

Modern India' was also

conducted. A walkathon

Andaman Law College celebrates

birth anniv. of Sardar Patel

was conducted today

beginning at Netaji

Stadium upto the College

Campus, followed by

offering of floral tribute by

the Principal, staff and

students. This was

succeeded by a

symposium convened by

the faculty with

participation of the

students.

New Delhi, Oct 31

Indian fast bowler Jasprit

Bumrah climbed to the number

one spot in the latest ICC T20

rankings.

Bumrah, who attained a

career-best third position in ODI

rankings on Monday, has

regained the T20 top spot after

Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim

slipped one place below.

Indian captain Virat Kohli,

replaced AB de Villiers to claim

the top ranking in ODIs

yesterday. In the team rankings,

New Zealand are the top-

ranked side in the shortest

format with 125 points.India are

placed fifth at 116 points.

India will do Pakistan a huge

Bumrah hops to top in ICC T20 rankings

New Delhi, Oct 31

After a brilliant performance in

the One-Day Internationals

(ODIs), India will aim for a

maiden win against the New

Zealand when they take on the

visitors in the first Twenty20

International (T20I) match here

on Wednesday.

The three-match T20I series

wil l also witness some

promising players taking the

field and veteran pacer Ashish

Nehra signing off with the first

match at his home ground.

Seeing the recent

performances, many cricket

pundits may have put their

money on the Indian team, but

World No.1 New Zealand could

also turn the tables with their

cent percent record against the

India eye maiden T20I win

against New Zealandhosts. The two teams faced off

twice in New Zealand, twice in

India and once in South Africa

and New Zealand won all the

five matches.

Squads

India: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit

Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Manish Pandey, Shreyas Iyer,

Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar

Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar

Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ashish Nehra

(only for first T20I).

New Zealand : Kane Williamson (c), Mitchell Santner, Ish

Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Trent Boult, Tom Bruce,

Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom

Latham, Henry Nicholls, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Glenn

Phillips (wk).

favour if they defeat New

Zealand in the upcoming series,

as such a result will see their

arch rivals top the standings.

child marriages, child

labour practices and also

explained about POCSO

Act and Juvenile Justice

Act.

The Pradhan, Shri Ram

Bala expressed gratitude to

the DCPU, South Andaman

for conducting such

awareness programme

which will be beneficial for

the children of the area, a

communication said.

Singh Puri were also present on the occasion.

Earlier, President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu and

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Sardar Patel at Patel Chowk in the

national capital this morning and offered floral tributes at his statue.

Sardar Patel, known as the Iron Man of India, is credited with integrating more than

500 princely states and laying the foundation of a strong nation.

The day is observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas to foster and reinforce the government's

dedication to preserve and strengthen unity of the nation.

Country can never forget...(Contd. from page 1)

minded devotion. Vice President said he has always seen Sardar Patel as an ideal

person in his life.

He congratulated Nehru Memorial Museum and Library for organizing such a valuable

exhibition on Sardar Patel.

Speaking on the occasion, Culture Minister Shri Mahesh Sharma said Sardar Patel is

a source of inspiration for all countrymen who unified 562 princely States into India.

He said Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'

is based on the unification of our country.

Every Indian should... (Contd. from page 1)

the efforts of the Ward Councillor and PBMC officials

for timely completion of the project. He also informed

that a land belonging to APWD has been set apart in

favour of the Council for constructing parking place near

Thirupathi Temple, Haddo.

Earlier, welcoming the gathering, Shri Someswara Rao,

Ward Councillor informed that Haddo being a hilly area,

the citizens are facing acute shortage of drinking water.

Keeping this in view, the PBMC embarked on this project

and completed in a time bound manner which will

immensely benefit the populace of that area.

The project was executed at a cost of Rs. 30 lakhs. This

CWR tank will resolve the present water crisis in the

nearby areas, especially during summer spell.

More facilities for citizens...(Contd. from page 1)

suggestions for comprehensive compilation and posted the matter for further hearing

on 4th December.

It asked advocate Suchita Srivastav to study the existing guidelines and consider

suggestions of stakeholders, including the Centre, CBSE, state governments and

other parties concerned, and file a comprehensive report.

Advocate Srivastav is one of the counsels for the two women lawyers who have filed

a separate petition on the issue of safety of school children.

SC to frame comprehensive... (Contd. from page 1)

during his interactive session with the students, Rotarian Abhijeet Agarwal, a successful

entrepreneur shared many successful stories on 'technopreneur'. Students were trained

to enhance their emotional quotient which was supported with relevant video

presentations.

During the post lunch session, SE (Elect) Retd. Shri. Manohar Singh spoke on the role of

Electricity Department during post Tsunami and emergency situation. The students were

motivated to conserve the energy as the power is generated through costly diesel fuel

which is imported and highly subsidized. Dr. C. Shivperumal, Scientist and Officer-in -

Charge, Zoological Survey of India, Port Blair elaborated the biodiversity of A&N Islands

and its uniqueness. At the end of the week long induction program, the students presented

their talents through a cultural program. The valedictory function was chaired by the

successful alumni of BRAIT, who shared about the effective attitude and commitment

expected by the employers. They also gave away the certificates and prizes to the winners

of the competition held during this period.

Week long induction ... (Contd. from page 1)

addressed to the Chief Secretary, however pointed out that in many Departments

under A & N Administration the retired employees are struggling for settlement

of their pension benefits, a communication said.

Timely settlement ... (Contd. from page 1)

AC (HQ), Shri Ajit Singh

Thakur, Secretary &

Members of Tribal Council.

It was participated by the

Heads of Offices of Car

Nicobar, Staff of District

Administration & Line

Departments along with

the traders, merchants,

shopkeepers and the

general public. It started

from District Office, Car

Nicobar at culminated at

Gandhi Chowk.

A pledge was also

administered to all present

by the Deputy

Commissioner (Nicobars)

in the premises of the

Distr ict Office, Car

Nicobar. He also spoke on

the life and works of Sardar

Vallabh Bhai Patel and the

importance of 'Rashtriya

Sankalp/Ekta Diwas'.

'Run for Unity'...(Contd. from page 1)

culminate on Nov 14, Children's day with a valedictory

function for the winners of all the competitions along

with Science & Art Exhibition, a communication said.

Annual talent ... (Contd. from page 1)

Isles issues

highlightedPort Blair, Oct. 31

The Founder President of

Dayitvabodh, an NGO met

the Chief Secretary, A&N

Administration and put

forth issues related to

Islanders which included

making arrangement for a

hassle free LPG booking

system, chartered flight for

Kolkata at day time,

separate school for the

children with special need,

child friendly court and

introduction of music,

dance, fine art, yoga

teachers in every school.

The Chief Secretary is

stated to have assured to

look into the issues, a

communication from the

Founder President, Smt.

Sampa Banerjeee said.

r espond disaster like

situation.

This mock drill will help

the teachers to respond

at the times of disaster

and other public health

emergencies till expert

help ar r ives. Miss.

J.Sapna, DM Coordinator,

Shri Suresh, and Shri J.

Vijay Kumar, FMR, IRCS,

A & N Branch facilitated

the mock drill event, a

communication said.

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