Topic: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman & Nicobar Islands hit by series of medium intensity earthquakes in 2 hours
Andaman and Nicobar group of islands are prone to earthquakes, and it is also not unusual for the islands to witness more than two-three earthquakes a day.
Modi govt to give Indian names to Andaman islands: Erasing colonial past or political ploy?
The Modi government has decided to give 'Indian names' to three Andaman islands. Havelock Island will be renamed Swaraj Dweep, Neil Island as Shaheed Dweep and Ross Island as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island to honour the freedom fighter. Prime Minister Modi is set to make the announcement on his visit to Port Blair on 30 December, to mark the 75th anniversary of Bose’s historic visit to the islands.
ThePrint asks: Modi govt to give Indian names to Andaman islands: Erasing colonial past or political ploy?
Why doesn’t govt consider renaming islands to what they were called by the indigenous people?
Vishvajit Pandya
Anthropologist and author
Subhas Chandra Bose wanted to rename the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the ‘Shaheed and Swaraj Islands’. If the government was genuinely committed to the cause of honouring Netaji’s wishes, then they would go ahead and do so, instead of renaming the smaller islands. But for that, one...
Modi govt to give Indian names to 3 Andaman islands
Govt to rename Ross, Neil & Havelock islands as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep respectively in tribute to the freedom fighter.
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Not using Army during exodus of migrants was an error of judgement. Modi govt will rue it
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Is there a risk of Modi govt using Covid-19 to curb media and freedoms or is it necessary?
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Defence
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