Administration Issues Prohibitory Order to Prevent Disruption During Feb 16 Bandh
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.
Union Budget 2026-27 Aims at Economic Growth in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, George Kurian Says
Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on Andaman & Nicobar Islands, promoting fisheries, coconut cultivation, tourism, inter-island connectivity, and tribal welfare, aiming to strengthen livelihoods, infrastructure, and sustainable economic development across the archipelago.
MP Bishnu Pada Ray backs continuation of Pondicherry University affiliation, urges students to end protests
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.
Chief Secretary Says No Formal Student Representation Received, Warns Against Law-and-Order Disruption
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.
EDITORIAL: Andaman needs a university that creates professionals, not rhetoric and bandhs
Political tensions in Andaman & Nicobar Islands threaten meaningful higher education reforms; experts emphasize skill-based learning, transparency, and credible university planning.
