Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Directorate of IP&T

Information & Publicity Division

 

 

 

Port Blair October 22, 2014.

 

 

 

Press Release

 

 

 

 

GREETINGS

 

            On the auspicious and joyous occasion of Diwali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

 

        The legendary return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana marks the celebration of Diwali. The festival also emphasizes the significance of the high values and ethos of truth, righteousness and benevolence, for us all to emulate. Heralding the advent of peace and prosperity, the festival also calls upon all of us to work in unison for all-round progress of these Islands.

 

        May the festival of light brighten up all our homes with health, happiness and prosperity.

 

        I wish you all a very joyful and blessed Diwali.

 

Sd/-

 

Lt. Gen A. K. Singh (Retd.)

Lieutenant Governor

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theatre Festival & Folk Song Competition

 

        The Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration is going to organize Theatre Festival & Folk Song Competition from 24^th-26^th October 2014 at ASI Auditorium, opposite Bengali Club from 0530 pm onwards. On 24^th October 2014, three plays will be presented. Aditya Natya Academy will present Bangla play ‘Kokil’ written by Mumtazuddin Ahmed and directed by Anadiranjan Bhattacherjee. Mukta Dhara will stage play ‘Dharama Niropeksha’ written & directed by Birendra Kishore Talukdar. Baaulmon Culture Association will stage play Rajayatak written by Ramen Leahari and directed by Arup Roy. Two plays will be staged on 25^th October 2014 wherein Bangla Sanskrithik Parishad will present Dharma Amar Shathi, written by Shri P. R. Sarkar and directed by Gautam Kumar Dhali whereas play “Beema ka laaj” will be presented by SSS Nirmala. The play is written by Uday Shankar Bhatt and directed by J. P.Shukla and Smt. Subhashni. Folk Song Competition will be held on 26^th October 2014 in which nine cultural associations will participate in various categories.

 

        All are invited to witness the festival.