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Centre to rename Andaman and Nicobar's Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram
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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 freedom struggle. Home Minister Amit Shah announced this, emphasizing the island's historical significance, including its role during the Chola Empire and its strategic...
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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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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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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,..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Chola dynasty
Tamil dynasty of South India
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Union territory of India
Amit Shah
Home Minister of India (born 1964)
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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...
5 days ago • IndiaTimes
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