Waybridge, Flights, Elections & Tourism: Dr Arun Mallik Answers Andaman’s Biggest Questions
Sri Vijaya Puram | August 12, 2026 By Dweep Tulika AAP Andaman & Nicobar Islands State President Dr Arun K. Mallik addressed a wide range of issues concerning the islands in an interview with Dweep Tulika , including the operation and mandatory use of weighbridges, transportation challenges in North and Middle Andaman , electoral practices, healthcare, tourism development, airfares and higher education . The interview covered several concerns raised by residents and transport operators, with questions focusing particularly on the difficulties faced by people living in geographically isolated areas of the islands. Weighbridge operation and mandatory inspections Dr Mallik said the issue of the weighbridge was brought to his attention by members of the truck and drivers' associations, who approached him regarding vehicles continuing to operate without consistently using the facility. According to him, the weighbridge had remained unused for a considerable period before becoming ...