Port Blair, July 31: To commemorate the 74th Independence Day, Andaman and Nicobar Command will organise a Military Band Concert at Veer Savarkar Park opposite the Cellular Jail on 05 Aug 2020 and at Flag Point on 09 Aug 2020 from 5 PM to 6 PM on both days. Residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are cordially invited to witness the event. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, necessary precautions and social distancing norms may please be adhered to.

On the auspicious occasion of "Id-ul-Zuha", I extend my warm and best wishes to all the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The festival of Id-ul-Zuha inspires us to work with the spirit of sacrifice and service for humanity.

Shri. Ajoy Bairagi, State President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Andaman and Nicobar Islands extends his heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Brothers and sisters of the Islands and around the country and the world on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha. Every year we celebrate Eid al-Adha to remember Ibrahim's loyalty and obedience to Allah above all others. We all wish peace, tranquillity and good health to everyone and hope that the Islands along with our country and the rest of the world is able to defeat the pandemic of COVID-19 and come out stronger.

On the occasion of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), I extend my greetings and good wishes to the Islanders and in particular to my Muslim brothers and sisters.

We must derive inspiration from the observance of this day and strive to the foster universal brotherhood.  On this occasion let us remind ourselves of the unity of mankind and resolve to strive for communal harmony and peace.

Educational Institutions, Cinema Halls, Swimming Pools, Gyms, Parks etc. to Remain Closed

Lockdown Announced for Weekends in the Islands to Continue

Port Blair, July 31: The Union Home Ministry has issued new guidelines on 29th July 2020 for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones and the process of phased reopening of activities has been extended further in Unlock-3, which will come into effect from 1st August 2020.