Anil Tiwari backs administration stance on deemed university as protests continue; affiliation with Pondicherry University remains central to debate in Andaman.
Deputy Commissioner Purva Garg assures Pondicherry University affiliation continuity for students in Andaman and Nicobar Islands amid deemed university transition discussions.
In an interview with The Wave Andaman, Ray said existing students will continue under Pondicherry University while he presses the Centre, including talks with Dharmendra Pradhan, to halt the deemed university move.
The South Andaman District Magistrate has issued restrictions for February 16 following a bandh call, prohibiting obstruction of roads and transport, unlawful assembly, and any disruption to examinations or academic activities across the district.
Chief Secretary Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar said no formal student representation has been submitted yet on the deemed university transition, even as the administration urged due process and cautioned against law-and-order disruption.
The MP visited the protest site, heard students’ concerns over the proposed deemed-to-be university, and urged submission of a written memorandum while assuring the issue has been raised with the Union Education Ministry.
In an interview with The Wave Andaman, Ray said existing students will continue under Pondicherry University while he presses the Centre, including talks with Dharmendra Pradhan, to halt the deemed university move.
The Andaman & Nicobar Administration will host the 1st Island Bird Festival from February 14–17, 2026, promoting bird conservation and ecological awareness
Anil Tiwari backs administration stance on deemed university as protests continue; affiliation with Pondicherry University remains central to debate in Andaman.
Deputy Commissioner Purva Garg assures Pondicherry University affiliation continuity for students in Andaman and Nicobar Islands amid deemed university transition discussions.
In an interview with The Wave Andaman, Ray said existing students will continue under Pondicherry University while he presses the Centre, including talks with Dharmendra Pradhan, to halt the deemed university move.
The South Andaman District Magistrate has issued restrictions for February 16 following a bandh call, prohibiting obstruction of roads and transport, unlawful assembly, and any disruption to examinations or academic activities across the district.
Chief Secretary Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar said no formal student representation has been submitted yet on the deemed university transition, even as the administration urged due process and cautioned against law-and-order disruption.
The MP visited the protest site, heard students’ concerns over the proposed deemed-to-be university, and urged submission of a written memorandum while assuring the issue has been raised with the Union Education Ministry.
Days after a second-year Geography student was found dead inside the Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya girls’ hostel, her family says they are still waiting for clear answers, even as authorities continue their investigation and forensic reports remain pending.
A second-year Geography student was found dead at the JNRM girls’ hostel in Port Blair. Police have launched an investigation and are awaiting forensic and post-mortem reports.
Police detected and dismantled two concealed illicit liquor brewing units in a dense forest near Talbagan, destroying 1,025 litres of fermented wash after a prolonged search operation.
Kadamtala Police arrest an accused in a January theft case, recovering gold ornaments worth over ₹19.5 lakh, cash and household items after a focused investigation.