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Half marathon in Visakhapatnam celebrates spirit of people

Visakhapatnam, Nov 02 (ANI): Thousands of people converged in port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday (November 02) and took part in half marathon organised to salute the spirit of people who showed strength during cyclone Hudhud. Cyclone Hudhud had slammed into the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha last month, killing 41 people and tearing down tens of thousands of mud-and-thatch homes. Meanwhile, the half-marathon, organised by the Indian navy, celebrated the courage of people who rose above the storm and returned to normal lives. Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Satish Soni, said that the half marathon marked the spirit of Visakhapatnam, known to locals as Vizag. The funds generated from the run will be used for rehabilitation work and a part of it will also go to an orphanage. The marathon was categorized under 20 km run, 10 km run and five km walk. Nov 3, 2014
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Navy Chief to visit Kenya

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral RK Dhowan, is scheduled to visit Kenya to consolidate defence relations with the Indian Ocean Region country. The Navy Chief will be on a five-day visit to Kenya beginning today. India and Kenya have enjoyed historical maritime linkages since many centuries. The Navy Chief's visit will not only cement existing maritime linkages, but will also explore avenues to build more bridges of friendship. India already has an ongoing and fruitful bilateral engagement with Kenya. Apart from regular ship visits, the Indian Navy has been extending training support to the Kenyan Navy. Nov 2, 2014

Half marathon in Visakhapatnam celebrates spirit of people

Visakhapatnam, Nov 02 (ANI): Thousands of people converged in port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday (November 02) and took part in half marathon organised to salute the spirit of people who showed strength during cyclone Hudhud. Cyclone Hudhud had slammed into the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha last month, killing 41 people and tearing down tens of thousands of mud-and-thatch homes. Meanwhile, the half-marathon, organised by the Indian navy, celebrated the courage of people who rose above the storm and returned to normal lives. Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Satish Soni, said that the half marathon marked the spirit of Visakhapatnam, known to locals as Vizag. The funds generated from the run will be used for rehabilitation work and a part of it will also go to an orphanage. The marathon was categorized under 20 km run, 10 km run and five km walk. Nov 2, 2014
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Indian Navy prepared to face cylone Nilofar: Navy Chief RK Dhowan

Vizag, Oct 29 (ANI): Naval chief Admiral R K Dhowan on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is always prepared to deal with any kind of natural calamity. Talking about the cyclonic storm Nilofar that is likely to have a landfall near Naliya village of Kutch district by November 1, Dhowan said they are ready to face it. Oct 29, 2014
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Sri Lankan Navy Chief pays homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): The Naval Chief of Sri Lanka, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera on Monday visited the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi. Perera paid flora tribute at the Jyoti and then saluted. He later wrote his comments in the visitors book. Perera is on a five day official visit to India on the invitation of his Indian counterpart Admiral RK Dhowan. He was also given the Guard of Honour earlier in the day. Oct 27, 2014
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Sri Lankan Navy Chief receives Guard of Honour

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): The Navy Chief of Sri Lanka Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera on Monday received the Guard of Honour at South Block in New Delhi. Perera also met Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan. On being asked about Chinese submarines docked in Sri Lanka, Perera said that all investors are purely on commercial basis and there is no chance of staking security of any other country, especially India. Admiral RK Dhowan said Perera visit will strengthen the bridges of friendship between SL and India. Vice Admiral Perera is on a five day official visit to India at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Admiral RK Dhowan. Oct 27, 2014
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