Port Blair, March 5: Shri Mahashivratri will be celebrated at Shri Sarweshwar Mahadev Temple, Chinmaya Mission Port Blair on Friday 8th March 2024 with day long programme. The Auspicious day of Mahashivaratri will be beginning with Ganapati Homam at 6 am followed by Rudrabhishekam Pooja and Maha Mrutunjaya Homam. In the evening from 5.30 pm to 7.30 Shri Shiv Sahasranama Archana (chanting of one thousand name of Lord of shiva) will be held, after that Satsang, Bhajan Archana etc. will continue till next day morning 4 am.

The general public and consumers of the Electricity Department are hereby informed that, on 07.03.2024, there will be power outages in the following area between 1400 hrs. and 1700 hrs. for the carrying out of annual maintenance of 6.3 MVA power transformer at the Phoenix Bay Sub-Station. However, the department is trying to make an effort to maintain the power supply consistent while working.

Port Blair, Mar. 5: The Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration will be organizing an evening dedicated to traditional folk songs that celebrate the spirit of the ensuing Holi -the Festival of Colours. The programme will be organized on 7th March, 2024 from 6 pm onwards at Andaman Club, Port Blair. Join the programme and experience the magic of age-old folk songs that have been passed down through generations in Andaman Islands. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and soulful melodies of Faag -Holi folk songs.

Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has deeply mourned the sad demise of Smt. Pappamma, Mother of Shri. Y. Joga Rao, Councillor, Ward No. 14. In this hour of sorrow, the Member of Parliament extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace for the noble soul.

Port Blair, Mar. 5: Firing practice will be carried out by Aircraft on Mar. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 2 pm to 4 pm. All concerned have been warned to keep themselves and their vehicle/livestock away from the firing range during the mentioned date and time, a notification issued by DM (SA) said.