Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Directorate of IP&T

Information & Publicity Division

 

 

 

Port Blair 07 January, 2012

 

 

 

Press Release

 

 

 

 

 

To be made an annual event

 

L.G. inaugurates the first Carnic Festival-2012

 

Car Nicobar, Jan 07

 

        The first Carnic Festival-2012 at Bishop John Richardson Stadium, Tamaloo village, Car Nicobar was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lt Gen(Retd) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM amidst a large gathering including  tribal leaders, artists, officers of the Tourism, District Administration and Air Force.

 

        In a simple and yet impressive function, groups of  Nicobari children presented their traditional performances including  one patriotic Hindi song entitled `zindabad hamara desh’ conveying the great culture of our country.

 

        Gotipua Odishi Nrutya was performed by the young boys of tender age from Odhissa. Dressed up as girls, this group of boys performed the Nrutya with rhythms of acrobatic postures which got a thunderous applause from the crowd. The festival will last for five days and conclude on 11^th January.  

 

        Speaking on the occasion, the Lt. Governor first extended his best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to the people.  He stated that the Administration was making all out efforts to take tourism activities in far flung islands so that people of those islands can witness the events of the Island Tourism Festival without having to travel  long distances.  The Lt. Governor stated that the Carnic Festival will now be organised every year.  The cultural troupes from different States from the country will perform here and will go back with fond memories of their interaction with Nicobarese people who are known for their peace loving nature and hospitability.  The Lt. Governor also appreciated the performance of Nicobarese Cultural Troupes which have always been a part of the Island Tourism Festival, the Andaman Day at Delhi and World Tourism Day as well. The Lt. Governor also called upon the Nicobari people to continue to strengthen their unique joint family system and adopt best practices to maintain and enrich their unique culture.  

 

        The Lt. Governor also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by different departments, Tribal Council, Ellon Hinengo Ltd and the Air Force at the venue. The Chief Captain, Tribal Council, Shri Aberdeen Blair  thanked the Lt. Governor for  organising this festival which will go a long way in cementing the bonds between the people of Nicobar and the people of other parts of the country.

 

          Before inaugurating the Carnic Festival, the Lt. Governor unveiled the statue of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at Malacca village and paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation.  Bishop Rt. Rev.  Christopher Paul gave the blessings and Ramdhun was played   as a mark of respect to the Father of the Nation.

 

         The Lt. Governor during his visit also inaugurated the newly constructed Out Patient Department at BJR Hospital.   The Lt. Governor took round of the hospital and interacted with the local crowd and impressed upon the Health Department to keep the highest standards of hygiene at the hospital premises and to ensure the best possible medical care for the people.

 

        Shri Satish Mathur, Secretary (Tourism), Dr. S.K. Sharma, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (UD), Shri Rupesh Kumar Thakur, Deputy Commissioner, Car Nicobar, Shri R.K. Verma, officiating Superintendent of Police and Dr. S.K. Paul, Director of Health Services were also present during the functions. 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM paying tribute to the Father of the Nation,

Mahatma Gandhi after unveiling the newly erected statue at Malacca village, Car Nicobar on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM unveiled a plaque to inaugurate the OPD at BJR Hospital on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM lighting the lamp to inaugurate

 the Carnic Festival-2012 at BJR Stadium on 07.01.2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM being received by the Chief Captain,

Tribal Council Car Nicobar, Shri Aberdeen Blair at the Airport on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM participating in the prayer

before unveiling the statue of the Father of the Nation at Malacca, Car Nicobar on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM meeting the public and students at the

unveiling ceremony of the Statue of the Father of the Nation at Malacca, Car Nicobar on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM being welcomed by the artists

participants of the Carnic Festival at BJR stadium on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Artists performing folk dance during the inaugural function of the Carnic Festival

at BJR stadium on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Artists performing folk dance during the inaugural function of the Carnic Festival

at BJR stadium on 07.01.2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Artists performing folk dance during the inaugural function of the Carnic Festival

at BJR stadium on 07.01.2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM with the artists participants

 of the Carnic Festival at BJR Stadium on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM with the artists participants

 of the Carnic Festival at BJR Stadium on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM cutting a ribbon to inaugurate the exhibition stalls

at the Carnic Festival, BJR Stadium on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM visiting the stalls

at the Carnic Festival, BJR Stadium on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM with the artists participants

of the Carnic Festival at BJR Stadium on 07.01.2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM visiting the Air Force stall

at the Carnic Festival, BJR Stadium on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM visiting the stalls

at the Carnic Festival, BJR Stadium on 07.01.2012.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local weather forecast for Port Blair & its neighbourhood,

valid for next 24 hours, issue time 1730 hrs IST on 07.01.2012

Yesterday’s trough of low pressure over south Andaman Sea has become less marked.

 

Mainly clear sky with haze/mist in the early morning afterwards partly cloudy sky with possibility of light rain at one or two places.

 

Maximum & minimum temperatures will be around 31 ^o C and 26 ^o C respectively on 8^th January, 2012.

Port Blair