On the auspicious occasion of ‘Buddha Purnima’, I convey my warm greetings to the residents of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Lord Buddha showed humanity the path of non-violence, compassion and tolerance. His teachings provide us the strength to work for welfare of others and guide every one of us towards universal fraternity.

On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, which signifies the birth of Lord Buddha, I extend my warm greetings to the people of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

This day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and Nirvana of Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha shared the message of humanity, non-violence, peace and service to the world.

Port Blair, May 4: The District Magistrate, South Andaman District has notified for the information of all concerned that the road from Murugan Temple Junction to Observatory Junction & IT Junction to Shadipur Junction will be closed for all vehicular movements from May 5 to 12, 2023. Hence all the vehicles will be diverted through Shadipur during the said period.

Port Blair, May 4: Shri Nikhil Kumar, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Statistics) released the publication of ‘Basic Statistics Handbook 2021-22’ of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in his chamber today in the presence of Shri Arjun Sharma, IAS, Secretary (Statistics), Shri Gaurang Mishra, Director (Stat & Eco.) and Shri  D. S. Clement Stephen, Statistical Officer (HQ) along with the Statistical team.

Port Blair, May 3: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor, A&N Islands to install a massive desalination plant in the South Andaman region to alleviate water crisis.

In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament said that a severe water crisis is currently affecting many parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and he has been receiving numerous complaints from the citizens of South Andaman, Middle Andaman, North Andaman, Nicobar District, and Port Blair city regarding the acute shortage of water.