Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar capital, renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram, tweets Amit Shah
India | September 13, 2024 21:26 ISTPort Blair: The Indian government has renamed Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as 'Sri Vijaya Puram'. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the renaming aims to honour the islands' historical significance, particularly its role in India's freedom struggle.