Brunt of War: Private Sector Ferry Fares Rise in Andamans as Operators Impose Fuel Surcharge

Sri Vijaya Puram | March 20, 2026 In a significant development likely to impact both island residents and tourists, major private ferry operators in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have announced a uniform hike of ₹300 per passenger across all sectors, citing a sharp rise in marine fuel prices. The decision comes in the wake of escalating global fuel costs,…

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DSS Announces Summer Passenger Vessel Schedule Between Islands and Mainland

Sri Vijaya Puram | March 20, 2026 The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS), Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has announced the tentative sailing schedule for passenger vessels for the summer vacation period from April to June 2026. According to the schedule, major vessels including MV Swaraj Dweep, Nalanda, and MV Campbell Bay will operate services connecting Sri Vijaya Puram with mainland…

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JAF Raises Concerns With AIU and UGC Over Deemed University During Delhi Visit

Sri Vijaya Puram | March 20, 2026 Mr. TSG Bhasker, Advisor of the Joint Action Forum (JAF), during a recent visit to New Delhi, met Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), to discuss concerns surrounding the proposed Deemed University in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. During the meeting, Bhasker conveyed the apprehensions of…

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