I extend my greetings to all Islanders on the occasion of the 131st birth anniversary of the Architect of Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. 

Dr Ambedkar’s life is an inspiration to all the citizens. He struggled against all odds and guided the nation.

I extend warm greetings to all Islanders on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira.

Lord Mahavira is an apostle of peace, truth and righteousness whose teachings highlight the importance of brotherhood and communal harmony for which Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been known for centuries.

Port Blair, April 12: Former State President BJP-ANI, Shri Vishal Jolly met Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India at his residence today and demanded to build an international standard cricket playground for Andaman & Nicobar Islands with coaching facilities.

I extend my greetings to all Islanders on the occasion of Tamil New Year and Baisakhi.

Baisakhi marks the beginning of the New Year in the Indian Calendar while the birth of Tamil month 'Chithirai' was celebrated as the New Year in South India to mark the onset of peace, prosperity and joy in our families.

Port Blair, April 12: The Hindu Seva Sangh in collaboration with Hindu Rastra Shakti, A&N Islands organized a "Shobha Yatra" from Chunnabhatta to Chouldari and a cultural programme at Chouldari on the divine occasion of the Ramnavami on 10th April 2022.