Port Blair:

The Calcutta High Court’s Port Blair circuit bench has refused to interfere in the government’s decision to change the name of the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, saying it is the prerogative of the executive.

On September 13, the central government renamed Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram.

Hearing a petition challenging the renaming, a division bench comprising Justices Ravi Krishan Kapur and Prasenjit Biswas on Friday refused to intervene as it is the prerogative of the executive.

The court cited the renaming of Bombay to Mumbai to highlight the executive’s prerogative.

Advocate Prohit Mohan Lall who filed the petition then withdrew it.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said, “While the earlier name had a colonial legacy, Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in India’s freedom struggle and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ unique role in it.”

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Port Blair:

On the 10th International Day of Yoga, Andaman and Nicobar Command divers performed underwater Yoga in the Emerald Isles on Friday.

They highlighted Asanas and Mudras, promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Yoga for Strength, Health, and Wellness.

“ANC divers showcased a remarkable feat on #IDY24, performing underwater Yoga in the Emerald Isles. They highlighted Asanas and Mudras, promoting PM’s vision of Yoga for Strength, Health, and Wellness,” Andaman and Nicobar Command posted on X.

#WATCH | Andaman & Nicobar Command divers performed underwater Yoga in the Emerald Isles. They highlighted Asanas and Mudras, promoting PM’s vision of Yoga for Strength, Health, and Wellness: Andaman & Nicobar Command #InternationaYogaDay

(Video source: Andaman & Nicobar… pic.twitter.com/8YJl6XGpzR

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024

Earlier, PM Modi expressed gratitude to those popularising yoga and expressed hope that yoga would continue to unite the world in the future.

“The 10th International Yoga Day has been held at a great scale across the world thanks to the collective efforts of individuals, communities and organisations who came together and practised Yoga. It is clear that Yoga has become a unifying force, bringing together people across cultures and backgrounds. It is gladdening to see the youth participating in Yoga sessions with such zeal and dedication,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

“I express gratitude to all those working to popularise Yoga. These efforts will go a long way in furthering unity and harmony. I am also happy to see an increase in the number of Yoga instructors whose expertise and passion is inspiring others to take up Yoga. May Yoga keep bringing the world together in the coming times,” PM Modi added in the post.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations of the 10th International Day of Yoga at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Friday.

This year’s event underscores Yoga’s profound impact on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of Yoga, promoting health and wellness on a global scale.

This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” emphasises yoga’s vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony.

Several Union Ministers and other leaders performed yoga in different parts of the country.

Since 2015, the Prime Minister has led the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi to Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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Andaman and Nicobar:

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale hit the Andaman Sea in the early hours on October 8, the National Center for Seismology informed.

The tremors struck at 3:20 AM on October 8 and according to NCS, the quake was recorded at a depth of 10 km.

“Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.3, Occurred on 08-10-2023, 03:20:02 IST, Lat: 10.83 & Long: 93.23, Depth:10 Km, Location: Andaman Sea, India,” NCS posted on X.

Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 08-10-2023, 03:20:02 IST, Lat: 10.83 & Long: 93.23, Depth:10 Km ,Location: Andaman Sea, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/0HuHYhUyq6@Indiametdept@ndmaindia@Dr_Mishra1966@KirenRijiju@Ravi_MoES@PMOIndiapic.twitter.com/nWqyYsCllT

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) October 7, 2023

Further details are awaited.

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