Port Blair, Jan 1: Mela Moments Photography Contest is being organized by Ministry of Culture, New Delhi in partnership with MyGov as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The contest will run from Sharad Navarathri to Chaitra Navarathri (March 31, 2023). Every month, three best photos will be awarded under following categories with a cash prize.

i) Mela vibes which is an ode to unique & colourful nature of Indian fairs.

ii) Chatori Gully which celebrates best mela food.

A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading in some countries. The UT of A&N Islands has taken many measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and there is no need to panic. The people can join hands to prevent the transmission of disease in the UT by adopting the following measures:

DO's

  1. Do not panic.
  2. Don't pay heed to rumors.
  3. Wear mask in all crowded places including schools, colleges, hospitals, markets, cinema etc.

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Ex Member of Parliament, Hindu Rashtra Shakti, Hindu Sewa Sangh & LOTE deeply mourn the sudden demise of Mr Mahesh Kumar Gogia, F/o Mr Gaurav Gogia at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was 75 years old. We pay homage to the departed soul and convey our heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family. May the departed soul rest in peace and may God give more strength to family.

Shri. Ajoy Bairagi, State President, Bharatiya Janata Party, A&N Islands along with all office bearers of BJP, Andaman & Nicobar Islands has condoled the demise of Shri Mahesh Kumar Gogia, who left for his heavenly abode on 31/12/2022 at Apollo Hospital, Chennai.

Late Mahesh Kumar Sharma was the father of Shri Gaurav Gogia, State General Secrertary, BJYM, A&N Islands.

The Leaders pray to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP – A &N Islands has deeply mourned the sad demise of Mr. Mahesh Kumar Gogia, Father of Mr. Gaurav Gogia, State General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, R/o Shadipur who expired on 31.12.2022 at Apollo Hospital, Chennai. In his message Shri Jolly prayed to the Almighty to give peace to his eternal soul departed for heavenly abode and give strength to his bereaved family member to bear this irreparable loss.