Lt. Gen. Singh, who served as Lieutenant Governor from 2013 to 2016, has underlined the importance of independent, locally driven media in the islands.

While Delhi enhances its COVID-19 preparedness amid rising concerns, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands maintain a calm and stable health situation in 2025. GB Pant and BJR Hospitals stand equipped, with no reported outbreaks so far.

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.

A blood donation camp will be held on May 25 at Pillar Health Care in association with Gandhi Global Family, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Citizens aged 17 to 65 are encouraged to donate blood and support a life-saving cause.

Not long ago, the villages were grappling with the classic rural triple threat: overgrown bushes, rogue garbage piles, and that one uncle who insisted open burning was a tradition.

The Wave Andaman will be formally launched on May 24 by Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The Andaman Islands sit on a volatile fault line, making earthquake and tsunami preparedness a pressing need. Recent drills and community training efforts show how the region is gearing up to face natural disasters head-on.