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Port Blair, July 24: The Government of India, Ministry of Women & Child Development has instituted the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to felicitate meritorious children in the country. The award is given to brave children as a tribute to the great valour and supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, younger sons of the tenth Sikh Guru, Govind Singh Ji for their supreme and unparalleled sacrifice on 26th December 1705 at the tender age of 9 and 6 years, respectively. The award is to commemorate the abiding commitment of the Government towards children and their well being. It will also provide an opportunity to understand and appreciate the capabilities and contribution of children in building our society and nation. The awards will inspire citizens to follow the league of PMRBP awardees. The recipients of the award shall be declared on 26th December on 'Veer Bal Diwas'. The maximum number of awards would be 25. However, any relaxation to this maximum number may be permitted at the discretion of the National Selection Committee. The Award in each category shall carry a Medal, a Certificate and Cash Prize of Rs. One lakh.
Read more: Applications Invited for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
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Port Blair, July 24: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi is offering a dual degree programme as per the National Education Policy 2020 in both ODL and online which will allow a student to pursue a degree from varsity through regular mode and another degree through IGNOU either in online or in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
Read more: IGNOU to offer Dual Degree UG/PG Programmes Simultaneously
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Pot Blair, July 24: Due to strong southwest monsoon current wind speed exceeding 45 kmph is likely to prevail over Andaman Sea and neighbourhood. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till July 26.
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Port Blair, July 24: All the candidates who applied for the group-C post 'Cook' in DBRAIT have been informed that the list of shortlisted and not-shortlisted candidates is uploaded in the portal http://erecruitment. andaman.gov.in/. Claims and objections, if any should be sent at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before July 26, 2023, a press release from DBRAIT said.
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CS and MP Flag Off Two Mobile Demo Vans for Hut Bay and Campbell Bay Residents
Port Blair, July 23: To commemorate NABARD’s 42nd Foundation Day, A&N Regional Office of NABARD conducted a programme on 23rd July 2023 in the august presence of Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT Administration, A & N Islands as Chief Guest and Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament as Special Guest of Honour along with Shri K Murugan, Managing Director of ANSCB Ltd.