Breaking: Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar capital, renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram, tweets Amit Shah

In a significant move, the Union government has decided to rename Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as “Sri Vijaya Puram.” The decision reflects the government’s intent to honour the historical and cultural ties of the region, drawing inspiration from the ancient Sri Vijaya Empire.