Lt. Gen. Singh, who served as Lieutenant Governor from 2013 to 2016, has underlined the importance of independent, locally driven media in the islands.
Speaking during The Wave Andaman launch event, Jadwet called for a clear and long-term policy roadmap to unlock the archipelago’s overlooked economic strengths.
The Wave Andaman will publish content under eight editorial categories, including local reportage from all tehsils, long-form national analysis, community opinion, offbeat stories, features on food and culture, classifieds, and sports. A subscription-only section will also offer exclusive content.
“We’ve traditionally been reactive. What you are seeing now is a government that has drawn clear red lines,” BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha said, adding that the change in India’s approach is not about escalation, but about recalibrating deterrence.
Shri T.S.G. Bhasker graced the launch of The Wave Andaman, highlighting the platform’s importance in advancing digital journalism and empowering island communities.
Sri Vijay Puram is undergoing a traffic transformation with new surveillance cameras, e-challan systems, and smart licences being introduced to improve safety and ease urban congestion.
Sri Vijayapuram has emerged as a key real estate hub, with rising land prices, private investment, and fast-growing hotspots like Austinabad and Bimblitan.
South Andaman District Administration honoured 21 students from Child Care Institutions for their remarkable performance in the 2024–25 board exams. DC Arjun Sharma lauded their resilience and academic success.