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Bengaluru: A Karnataka BJP MLA is under fire for 'disrespecting' Lord Ram on Thursday, during Ram Navami. Sharanu Salagar, who represents Basavakalyana constituency in the Bidar district of the state, was seen stepping on a statue of Lord Ram to garland the deity. Pictures and videos of him stepping on the statue, seen by many as insulting, started circulating on social media with sharp questions for the BJP. Sharanu Salagar was seen posing for pictures while standing on the statue, angering several devotees. Congress posted the video on social media and questioned the BJP on its claim of 'Hindutva' and devotion to Lord Ram... Congress also cited several other instances where it alleges BJP leaders insulted Gods, and asked if they were the defenders of the Hindu religion as they claim to be... Defending his action, Mr Salagar said he did it on the request of party workers, and that he didn't intend to place his foot on the statue... The election for the ...

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT DEMANDS GRANT 1/30th PAY + DA to all DRMs  portblair 23 March 2023 report by ROHIT  Member of Parliament demands grant of 1/30th Pay + DA to all the DRMs working in various departments of A&N Administration  The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to grant 1/30th Pay + DA to all the DRMs working in various departments of A&N Administration w.e.f. 01.09.2017 In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that earlier vide a letter No.MP/ANI/Genl/2021/329 dated 11.11.2021. addressed to Secretary (APWD), A&N Administration, a request was made to extend the enhanced wage of 1/30th Pay at minimum of relevant basic pay + DA to 2000 odd long serving DRMs of APWD who were left out for want of vacant sanctioned posts as prescribed at Sl.No.(c) of OM No.289 dated 22.09.2017 of A&N Adm...

IGNOU 36TH CONVOCATION TO BE HELD ON 3RD APRIL 2023 Port Blair, Mar 23:  report by Rohit The 36th Convocation will be held on Monday, 03rd April, 2023 at 11.00AM in the JNRM Auditorium, Port Blair. Learners, who have paid online fee and interested to receive degree in-person are advised to register their name at Regional Centre Port Blair between 27th March 2023 to 31st March 2023. For convocation scarf , students are advised to pay refundable deposit of Rs.200/-. A communication from the Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Port Blair said...

MP demands filling of 224 posts of PST as per courts verdict Port Blair, Mar 21: report by rohit  The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to fill up of 224 vacancies of Primary School Teachers in the Directorate of Education in terms of judgement dated 24th February 2023 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Calcutta (Division Bench), Circuit Bench at Port Blair in WPCT No.26/2022 In a letter addressed to the Hon'ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that the Directorate of Education, A&N Administration had issued Notification on 16th July 2018 for filling up 224 vacancies of Primary School Teachers in different mediums of instructions viz. Hindi – 89 posts, English – 90 posts, Bengali – 45 posts, showing the breakup of different categories like General, OBC and ST. Subsequently, a provisional select list was published by the Directorate of ...

To The Chief Secretary, A & N Administration, Port Blair. Sub: Request to take serious cognizance of the growing menace of stray dogs in our islands -reg: Sir, I am to draw your serious cognizance towards the growing menace of stray dogs in various parts of our islands. Of late, there has been a sudden increase in cases of attack by dogs on livestock besides attack on humans too. Immediate measures need to be taken to control the growing street dog population in our islands as there have been numerous cases of free-ranging canines attacking pedestrians and motorists besides causing financial loss to people by killing goats, ducks and hens. Most of the cases go unreported as they are treated as isolated incidents! In a very recent incident at Azad Nagar, Stewart Gunj that went viral on social media the stray dogs killed more than a dozen hens. Many more incidents of the same nature are being reported frequently nowadays throughout our islands. Sporadic incidents of dog a...

DRSC INSPECTS AREAS WITH TRAFFIC CONGESTION Port Blair, March 17:  report by ROHIT The District Road Safety Committee headed by The Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman Ms Veditha Reddy, IAS alongwith the SP (Traffic),Additional District Magistrate, PBMC, APWD, Transport Dept, Assistant Commissioner (U/T), Director, Education and the officers of line department, Ward Councillors, Auto union inspected Bathubasti Bazar area, Dollygunj Auto Stand, VKV school Lambaline, Dairy Farm Airport Entrance Gate, Junglighat area and Mohanpura market arsreas ea to ascertain the causes and mitigate the traffic congestion and its regulation during peak hours, the points which we were discussed in the last meeting of District Road Safety Committee held on 10.03.2023. Starting from Bathu Basti Junction, the Auto Union raised the demand for notification for auto stand.Furthee,parking of two wheelers on one side and four wheelers on other side from Bhatubasti vegetable...

RATE FOR CERTIFIED TOURIST GUIDES FIXED report by ROHIT Port Blair, Mar 06:   In suspension of Order No.59 dated 16/01/2023 issued by the Directorate of Tourism, A&N Administration, the A&N Administration has revised the rate for certified tourists guide for visiting Natural Bridge at Laxmanpur-II, Shaheed Dweep. Accordingly, the revised rates are as mentioned below: This step has been taken by the Tourism Department to conserve and protect the fragile eco-system at this unique terrain. The visiting tourists /visitors /general public have therefore been requested to abide by the following Do’s & Don’ts and co-operate for the conservation of marine ecosystem. Only the Certified guide from IP&T Department is allowed to take the tourists. If any guide is indulging in any activities disturbing the flora and fauna, necessary action as deemed fit will be initiated. Do’s · Engage in a responsible behavior while entering the area. · Read mor...

YOUNG COUPLE FOUND DEAD IN A ROOM OF HORNBILL NEST HOTEL VISITORS WERE FROM BANGALURU AND WERE STAYING IN HOTEL FORM PAST 10 DAYS report by ROHIT PORT BLAIR, 3RD MAR, 2023: The Hotel HornBill Nest situated near Corbyn’s Cove became the centre of attention today after receipt of information about the death of a tourist couple in a room of this hotel. As per reports, the deceased visiting couple was staying in the hotel from 21-02-2023 and were supposed to checkout today morning around 9 AM. As per records of the hotel, Couple is identified as Priyankka Singh (female) and Yug Singh Rathore (Male)...           Today morning when the couple didn’t turn up for checkout, the Manager on duty tried to call them on intercom as well as on their personal mobile numbers. When they didn’t pick the call, the manager reached the cottage with the master key to meet them. Finding no response from the visitors, the manager opened the room with a master key. He saw the...