MP Raises Andaman University Row in Parliament Zero Hour, Flags Highway Concerns to Gadkari
MP Bishnu Pada Ray raised the Andaman Central University demand during Zero Hour in Parliament amid growing protests across the islands. He later met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to highlight the deteriorating Baratang–Diglipur National Highway, urging urgent repairs, stronger monitoring and early sanction of pending road funds.
Phoenix Bay–Bambooflat Ferry Overcrowding: A Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Overcrowding has intensified on the Phoenix Bay–Bambooflat ferry route after the closure of Chatham Bridge, with commuters raising safety concerns during peak-hour travel.
Beehives Could Turn North Andaman’s Elephant Problem into a Supari Boom
Authorities in North Andaman are considering beehive fencing and bamboo barriers in Diglipur after repeated elephant raids damaged areca nut plantations, with experts noting improved pollination could also raise crop yields.
Passenger Ship Travel to Andaman Declines Sharply; Experts Urge Repositioning Route as Leisure Cruise
Passenger ship travel between mainland India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has dropped sharply over the past decade, with tourism experts urging authorities to reposition the route as a cruise experience to revive demand.
EXPLAINED: Why the Andaman Basin is Emerging as a New Regional Energy Frontier
The Andaman Basin is gaining strategic importance as India, Indonesia and Thailand expand offshore exploration, with new gas discoveries and licensing rounds reshaping the region’s energy landscape.
