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Govt renames Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram to shed 'colonial legacy'
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The central government has renamed Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar as Sri Vijaya Puram to remove colonial legacies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced this, underscoring the islands' unique role in India's freedom struggle. This follows PM Modi's 2018 initiative of renaming three other islands as a tribute to Netaji Subhas...
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Port Blair
Capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Port Blair has been renamed Sri Vijaya Puram by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to erase colonial imprints, a move supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While..
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The Centre has renamed Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram to eliminate its colonial legacy and acknowledge the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' contribution to India's..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
This renaming follows a string of similar actions to erase colonial imprints, including the rebranding of Rashtrapati Bhavan's halls and changes in Indian Navy..
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System or group of people governing an organized community, often a state
Congress has criticized the Modi government for not addressing mass unemployment during its first 100 days in office. They blame demonetisation, GST..
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The Indian government has scrapped the minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne for onions to support farmers and enhance exports. This decision is particularly..
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Amit Shah
Home Minister of India (born 1964)
Congress criticized Union home minister Amit Shah's statements on Manipur, asking why PM Modi has not visited the state since it erupted on May 3, 2023. Congress..
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Union home minister Amit Shah revealed that the Centre is actively engaging with Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur to resolve ethnic tensions. Measures..
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Union home minister Amit Shah emphasized that any conspiracy against train operations will be short-lived. Investigative agencies are examining recent accidents..
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Union home minister Amit Shah released a booklet showcasing the Modi government's key achievements in its first 100 days of the third term. The booklet covers..
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Union territory of India
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to vote in large numbers as the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began. He particularly called..
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PM Narendra Modi addressed criticism from Congress and opposition parties regarding his visit to CJI D Y Chandrachud's residence for Ganpati puja. He likened..
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Subhas Chandra Bose
Indian nationalist leader and politician (1897–1945)
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The central government has renamed Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar as Sri Vijaya Puram to remove colonial legacies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced this,...
5 days ago • IndiaTimes
The Centre has renamed Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram to eliminate its colonial legacy and acknowledge the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' contribution to India's...
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