The Wave Andaman Analysis : A Deepening Drug Crisis in the Andamans
We often see news alerts on drug busts, shake our heads, and move on. But this is not just a law-and-order problem. It’s a deep-rooted social and psychological crisis. And we need to talk about it, not tomorrow, not next month- now.
Bhasker flags medical crisis in Andamans, seeks Chief Secretary’s action
The cost of airlifting a critically ill patient on a stretcher to the mainland stands at approximately ₹4 lakh—an amount Bhaskar says most islanders simply cannot afford
Climb That Killed: Why Was a Daily Wage Worker Sent Up an Electric Pole?
The tragedy unfolded at 4:25 PM on Tuesday, directly opposite the Manglutan Electricity Site Office. Eyewitnesses say Lazrus Kerketta was seen climbing a ladder placed against the pole with no harness, no helmet, and no lineman’s belt - just bare hands and untrained caution. Moments later, he slipped and fell head first onto the ground.
Courier boy caught with 205 grams of ganja in Sri Vijaya Puram
In recent years, narcotics trafficking has been on the rise in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with several cases involving the use of courier and shipping networks to smuggle banned substances, police department sources told The Wave Andaman. Law enforcement agencies have intensified surveillance and enforcement efforts across courier hubs, entry points, and other vulnerable locations in the region.
Schools can’t sell books and uniforms to students, CBSE cracks down
In a decisive move to rein in the commercialization of school education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has barred all affiliated private schools from selling books, uniforms, and stationery items on campus. The directive, issued under Chapter 2, Clause 2.4.7 of the CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws, is aimed at protecting students and parents from exploitative practices and mounting financial stress.
