CYMK www.echoofindia.com THE ECHO OF INDIA PHONE : 03192 230269/230230 • FAX : 03192 234325 • E-MAIL : [email protected]/[email protected] DAILY FROM KOLKATA • PORT BLAIR • SILIGURI VOL VIII ISSUE NO 62 PAGES 8 LG to flag off Andaman Marathon today EOI CORRESPONDENT PORT BLAIR, JAN 31/-/ The much awaited Andaman Marathon will be flagged of by the Lt. Governor, A&N Islands, at National Memorial Cellular Jail, at 5.30 a.m. on Feb 1. A record number of 800 runners have registered for the two competitive events of 10 kms and 21 kms (half marathon). The third event Run for Fun for 1.5 kms requires no registration and anybody can participate in it. Among the registered participants, 60 are women, 30 senior citizens and 15 overseas elite runners. Mr. Rahul Bose, actor and social activist, who is the brand Rs 2.00 PORT BLAIR • SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 1, 2015 Japanese Ambassador calls on LG *Proposed Chatham-Bambooflat bridge discussed ambassador of the Andaman Marathon, has already arrived to participate in the event. It’s the 31st visit of Mr. Bose to Andamans since tsunami of 2004. The cash prizes of Rs. 7 lakhs are on offer for the winners of the events. The prize distribution will take place at Netaji Stadium, at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Parliamentary Committee arrives today PORT BLAIR, JAN 31/-/The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution is scheduled to arrive at Port Blair on a twoday visit to the islands. The programme of the committee includes visit to Food Corporation Storage, Fair Price Shops, Consumer Fora etc. in Port Blair and discussion with the representa- tives of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and with the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration on subject matters of the committee. The committee is also scheduled to visit places of historical importance and tourist interest in and around Port Blair. On completion of visit, the committee will leave for mainland on February 03, 2015. Coast Guard organizes Walkathon PORT BLAIR, JAN 31/-/ Mr Takeshi Yagi, Ambassador of Japan to India, who is on a visit to the A&N Islands called on the Lt Governor Lt Gen A K Singh (Retd), this morning at Raj Niwas. Welcoming the Ambas- sador, the Lt Governor mentioned that he is looking forward to stronger bonds with Japan and a new development chapter for A&N Islands with the assistance of Japan. During the discussions, Lt Governor mentioned about the huge potential in Tourism & Fisheries which need to be exploited and sought their assistance in this regard. The Japanese Ambassador expressed that his country was keen to assist in development of infra- structure like bridges and ports. The Lt Governor suggested that there is a dire need for a bridge connecting Chatham and Bambooflat, and suggested that this could be built under India-Japan Cooperation arrangement and can be called ‘The Friendship Bridge’. Earlier, the Chief Secretary, Mr. Anand Prakash and senior officers of the Administration gave a presentation to the visiting Japanese Ambassador and discussed areas of mutual interest. Japanese Ambassador visits ANC CYMK PORT BLAIR, JAN 31/-/Mr Takeshi Yagi, Ambassador of Japan, who is on a three-day visit to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, visited the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 31 Jan 2015. He called on Vice Admiral Pradeep K Chatterjee, PVSM, AVSM, NM the Commander-in-Chief. He was briefed on geo-strategic importance of A & N Islands and given an overview of the Command. The Ambassador will be visiting the historic Ross Island on 01 Feb 2015 before departing for New Delhi. EVENTS TODAY LG to visit Diglipur Will lay Foundation stone at Khudirampur Dam at 2.50 pm & Inaugurate Diglipur Vikas Mela 5pm at Vivekananda Stadium. PORT BLAIR, JAN 31/-/Walkathon with the theme ‘Go Green – Save Environment’ was organised by Headquarters Coast Guard Region (A&N) in association with Coast Guard Wives Welfare Association on 31 Jan 15 at Port Blair. The event was flagged off by Inspector General K Natarajan, Commander Coast Guard Region (A&N) from the historic Veer Savarkar Park and culminated at CG Indoor Sports Complex, Haddo. CG personnel and their families, Naval NCC cadets, students from KV-I & II and Tamil Medium School Haddo enthusiastically participated and made the event a grand success. The aim of the event was to spread awareness about preserving the rich ecology of the pristine A&N Islands besides physical fitness and well being of personnel. The Regional Commander appreciated the overwhelming participation by all including schools for a noble cause and lauded their efforts in reaching out to the local populace for generating awareness to save environment. The event was part of the CG Day 2015 celebrations and many more activities like Drawing, Quiz, etc., is planned for the benefit of school children said PRO, Coast Guard. Animal Welfare Fortnight concludes RASHMI RAWAT PORT BLAIR, JAN 31/-/ The valedictory function of the Animal Welfare Fortnight, 2015, was held at the Veterinary Hospital, Goal Ghar, on 30th January. The Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Mr. J. B. Singh was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Among others, Mr. G. S. Pandey, Director of Agriculture, Mr. Chandrashekhar, Director of Fisheries, Dr. Shiv Kumar, Director of Animal Husbandry, Mr. G. B. Mathur, President SPCA, staff members, school students and teachers graced the occasion. In his address, Mr. J. B. Singh congratulated the whole team and students for their generous participation and appreciated the efforts of the Animal Husbandry Department in organizing the function. Earlier, Dr. Shiv Kumar highlighted the various pro- grams which were held during the Animal Welfare Fortnight e.g. the essay & painting competitions for students, bird feeding program at Marina Park, bird friendly tree planting in Dollygunj Farm and the demonstrations at the Veterinary Hospital. Prizes were distributed to the students who stood first, second and third in the essay & painting competitions. Consolation prizes were also given. Proposing the vote of thanks, Dr. Bardhan made a special mention of the support given by the State Transport Department, Directorate of Health Services, the Police Department, the students and the Principals of the schools to make the program a grand success. Andaman Marathon LG to flag off Marathon at Cellular Jail, at 5.30 a.m.. Seminar-cumexhibition On organic farming at Megapode Resort at 10 am GATE Exam At BRAIT Pahargaon from 9:00 to 12.00 hrs Free Yoga Classes By PYS at DIET Garacharma premises Agni Festival 37th Annual Agni Festival of goddess Sree Kali at Hari Om Sro Kali Temple Trust Oops! CYMK