Respected Brothers and Sisters of the Islands,

On the auspicious occasion of Pongal and Makar Sankranti, I extend my warm and heartfelt wishes to you all.

This festival is a celebration of the harvest, a time to express our gratitude for the abundance we receive and to honour the tireless efforts of our farmers. It is a time for reflection, thanksgiving, and new beginnings, bringing everyone together in joy and harmony.

On the auspicious occasion of ‘Makar Sankranti’ and ‘Pongal’, Hindu Rashtra Shakti extend warm greetings to all the residents of A & N Islands. On this festive occasion, the Hindu Rashtra Shakti team wish that this festival brings joy and success in the lives of all Islanders and our Islands continue to march ahead on the path of peace, prosperity and development.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 13: The 2nd Edition of Startup Mahakumbh is scheduled to take place from 4th to 6th April, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on the theme ‘Startup India@2047- unfolding the Bharat Story’.

The event is designed to celebrate and showcase the achievement of India's Startup ecosystem. Startup Mahakumbh 2025 will include sessions, exhibitors and capacity-building workshops tailored to foster innovation and entrepreneurship at the grassroots. The platform will also provide a unique opportunity for startup from the State/UT to engage with investors, policymakers and global players, driving inclusive growth and innovation.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 13: A two-day CNE Programme on ‘Nurses’ Preparedness and Response in Disaster management’ was conducted by the TNAI A&N UT Branch with the support of TNAI HQ in collaboration with the Directorate of Health Services and Directorate of Disaster Management on 9th & 10th January at Aapda Prabandhan Bhawan.

The inaugural function was graced by Smti Priyanka Tiwari, Director, Disaster Management and Dr. Suja Antony, Director, Health Services.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 13: The general public have been informed that the following Traffic arrangements have been made for all Rehearsal days in connection with Republic Day Function starting from 15th Jan. 2025 (Wednesday) onwards.