I convey my warm greetings to all Islanders of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that evokes feelings of love and togetherness between relatives and friends creating a pleasing atmosphere.

I pray to Lord Vigneswara to shower His choicest blessings on all of us to lead a life of peace and harmony.

ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder extends his heartfelt greetings and wishes on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi to each and every Indian citizen.

Let’s celebrate this wonderful day with joy and happiness. May Lord Ganesha shower happiness with good health, fortune, wisdom and remove all obstacles from your life.

Port Blair, Aug. 30: The vaccination drive is continuing smoothly in A&N Islands. As per data available, a total of 6,96,646 doses of vaccine have been administered to beneficiaries in the age group of 18 and above so far. Similarly, 23,949 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in the age group of 15 to 18 years. 28, 179 beneficiaries in the age group of 12 to 14 years have been administered both doses of vaccine. The number of beneficiaries administered precautionary dose of vaccine so far stood at 2,42,424.

On the auspicious occasion of “Ganesh Chaturthi”, Mr Angshuman Roy, State Youth President, Hindu Rashtra Shakti and members of HRS, A&N Islands extend warm greetings to the people of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair, Aug. 30: Five positive cases have been detected today in A&N Islands, of which, 2 were from incoming flight passengers who arrived here yesterday. Today, 8 flights with 1023 passengers arrived, out of which, 907 passengers were vaccinated with both doses while RT-PCR test was conducted on 71 passengers and the reports are awaited.