Tamil NaduMonday, 14 September 2026·The Hindu - National
Dinesh Sharma becomes 14th Lieutenant-Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Dinesh Sharma was sworn in as the 14th Lieutenant-Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on September 15, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 15, 2026, Dinesh Sharma was sworn in as the 14th Lieutenant-Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram, with Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge administering the oath.
Key specifics
- Dinesh Sharma became the 14th Lieutenant-Governor of the Union Territory.
- The oath ceremony was held at Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly Port Blair.
- Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge administered the oath of office and secrecy.
- The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced his appointment on September 5, 2026.
- He succeeded Admiral D.K. Joshi (retd.), who served from October 8, 2017.
Exam lens
Appointment-based MCQ, 14th Lieutenant-Governor, Sri Vijaya Puram, September 5 and September 15, 2026, successor Admiral D.K. Joshi — TNPSC may ask the office, place and date of appointment.