Dweep Tulika

  Sri Vijaya Puram | August 26, 2026 The Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a unique economic challenge. Its geography makes many essential services expensive to provide, while its small and scattered population can make several commercial activities difficult for private companies to operate profitably. That is one reason government intervention remains necessary. But there is another side to the question. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited ( ANIIDCO ) is a government-owned corporation that does not merely perform administrative functions. Its stated objective includes developing and commercially exploiting the natural resources of the territory for balanced and environmentally friendly development. This raises an important public-policy question: When a government corporation participates in commercial activities and generates revenue, where is that commercial role justified—and how should Islanders benefit from it? ANIIDCO Was Cr...

Chennai, June 27: Since taking oath as Chief Minister on 10 May 2026, C. Joseph Vijay has initiated a series of administrative decisions, welfare measures and policy directions aimed at implementing the government's election commitments and strengthening public service delivery across Tamil Nadu . During its first Cabinet meeting, the government reviewed 436 election promises and development projects, directing all departments to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for time-bound implementation. Progress is being monitored through the Special Programme Implementation Department with an emphasis on transparency and corruption-free governance. Among the government's flagship initiatives is the " Lady Singham " women's safety programme, aimed at strengthening women's police patrols, improving emergency response systems and ensuring faster action against crimes against women. Existing welfare programmes for women have also been continued. In the transport se...