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 ‘An initiative towards conservation of Sea turtles with People’s participation from all walks of Life’

Campbell Bay, March 13: Turtle Festival was celebrated at B-Quarry beach, Campbell Bay with the theme - ‘An initiative towards conservation of Sea turtles with People’s participation from all walks of Life’ today. The festival was attended by around 20 School students, accompanied by teachers of GPS, Campbell Bay. The Turtle Festival campaign was first of its kind organized by Nicobar Forest Division. Shri E.S. Rajesh, Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti graced the occasion as the chief guest, accompanied by Shri Venkat, Pradhan, GP, Govindnagar and Shri Vishnu, Researcher, Wildlife Institute of India. The importance of the occasion and the purpose of organizing such a unique festival was briefed by the Divisional Forest Officer, and Assistant Conservator of Forests, Nicobar Division.

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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 13: The Triveni Gau Ashray-cum-Grazing Land at Bimblitan was inaugurated by Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, Chief Secretary, A & N Administration, in the presence of Shri Arjun Sharma, IAS, Secretary (RD/Panchayat) & Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Shri Vinayak Chamadia, IAS, Additional District Magistrate, South Andaman and several other dignitaries.

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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 13: Delegation led by Shri M. Vinod, President, Andaman Association of Tour Operators along with Shri K. Hamza, Shri Vivek, Shri Sajid, and Shri Saikat Biswas called on Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency today at Raj Niwas. In light of record all time high Tourist arrival in 2024 and their continued increase particularly foreign tourists in A&N Islands discussed augmentation of following facilities:

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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 13: The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) delivered an exhilarating air show over Marina Park in Sri Vijaya Puram on 12-13 March 2025, captivating thousands of spectators, including both local residents and tourists. The event was honoured by the presence of Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, PVSM, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), along with senior military officials and dignitaries civil administration and police.

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Sri Vijaya Puram, March 13: The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, today inaugurated the Mobile Library Van at the picturesque Marina Park arena in the presence of the Secretary (Education), Shri L. Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Vigilance), Shri Neeraj Bharthi, IAS, Secretary (APWD), Ms. Purva Garg, IAS, Officials of Education Department and school children.

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