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Lakshadweep admin plans to acquire beachfront land amid green concerns

Lakshadweep is known for its striking beaches with crystal-clear waters.

Published 41 days ago

CIAL facilitates successful seaplane trial operations to Lakshadweep islands

CIAL facilitates successful seaplane trial operations to Lakshadweep islands

Published 62 days ago

Lakshadweep students visit Sriharikota under first science study tour

Lakshadweep students visit Sriharikota under first science study tour

Published 65 days ago

Lko’s NBFGR discovers new lobster species - smaller than rice grain - in Lakshadweep

Microscopic picture of the recently discovered lobster sized 3mm, smaller than a grain of rice (Sourced)

Published 154 days ago

Lakshadweep islands are not just real estate

The administration should stop infantilising the local communities, but recognise climate vulnerabilities and their cultural sensitivities, and acknowledge their agency while framing policies. (Shutterstock)

Published 159 days ago

Notification for land acquisition raises concern in Lakshadweep

The land sought to be acquired is little over 3% of the total area of Agatti Island. (Narendra Modi-X)

Published 159 days ago

Notification of land acquisition for tourism raises concern in Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is known for its striking beaches with crystal-clear waters. Some of the islands you can visit are  Agatti, Bangaram Island, Minicoy Island, Thinnkarra Island, Kavaratti and Kaadmat Island.

Updated 159 days ago

Indian Navy to hold multi-speciality medical camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12

Indian Navy to hold multi-speciality medical camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12

Published 185 days ago

Locals irked as government control mars coconut picking in Lakshadweep islands

Coconut palms are the lifeline of the Lakshadweep islands. (KA SHAJI)

Published 313 days ago

PM Modi praises 'phenomenal' participation in Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also urged citizens to continue sharing their photos and selfies on harghartiranga.com.

Published 339 days ago

Withdraw notification to acquire Bitra island: Lakshadweep MP in Lok Sabha

MPs attend the Lok Sabha proceedings during the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Wednesday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)

Updated 349 days ago

PM Modi meets Maldives President Muizzu in reset of ties after ‘India Out’ row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a ceremonial welcome on his arrival in Malé on Friday. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu also present.

Updated 354 days ago

Residents plan legal action over Lakshadweep island ‘takeover’

Bitra island houses 350 people, who depend on fishing and coconut cultivation.

Updated 359 days ago

Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire Bitra island, residents oppose move

Residents said that Bitra Island has a 45 sq km lagoon area that is primarily used by fishermen from Bitra and other islands.

Published 360 days ago

MP objects to removal of Arabic, Mahal under NEP in Lakshadweep

The Lok Sabha MP has sent a letter to UT Administrator Praful K Patel demanding the suspension of the May 14 order and reinstatement of the two languages as optional languages under the three language formula (ANI)

Published 406 days ago

Parliamentary panel to table Nicobar project report in July

In Lakshadweep, stakeholders highlighted several issues, including diversion of land belonging to scheduled tribe populations, appropriation of “pandaram” lands previously leased to locals, new fishing zone restrictions affecting livelihoods, and tourism project encroachments damaging coconut trees vital to local industries, people aware of the matter said. (ANI)

Published 495 days ago

Ancient warship wreck found by Lakshadweep divers near Kalpeni Island: Report

According to researchers, the shipwreck belonged to these three European nations - Portuguese, Dutch, and British,

Published 555 days ago

Shah pushes for renewable energy in island regions

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs the 7th meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA), in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

Updated 556 days ago

Massive bleaching of corals in Lakshadweep, MoES tells Parliament

84.6% reefs were affected. (PTI)

Updated 587 days ago

Govt move to acquire plots leaves residents on shaky ground

Lakshadweep consists of 36 islands, of which only 10 are inhabited. (HT Photo)

Published 663 days ago

From land to sea, looming changes hurl Lakshadweep towards a great unknown

A fisher with his catch in Lakshadweep. (Alvin Anto)

Updated 670 days ago

Trade-off in Lakshadweep

The country’s smallest territory, Lakshadweep, stands at a crossroads. (ANI Photo) (Narendra Modi-X)

Updated 670 days ago

Economy versus ecology: Tourism quandary vexes Lakshadweep

Most experts agree that a boost in tourism could help generate revenue for islanders but locals are anxious. (ANI)

Published 670 days ago

Maldives continues to lose Indian passengers as Lakshadweep gains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a beach in Lakshadweep.

Updated 686 days ago

Unlocking secrets crucial to coral reef preservation in India

The ROV in use during initial tests to record coral reef imagery in shallow waters

Published 738 days ago

India can develop one of world’s major cruise tourism destination: Official

Every year, India receives international cruises from Europe via the Red Sea, from Gulf Countries as well as cruise ships from Singapore and SouthEast Asia (Representative Photo)

Published 739 days ago

Riffing with intent: The race to save India’s coral reefs

A healthy patch of Goniopora in Lakshadweep, early last year. Scroll for a view of how it has since faded. (Wenzel Pinto)

Updated 739 days ago

Israeli Embassy asks citizens to visit Indian beaches after Maldives ban

This comes following the Maldives' decision on Sunday to ban the entry of individuals with Israeli passports. (File)

Updated 771 days ago

Marine heatwaves leading to widespread bleaching of corals in Lakshadweep Sea

Bleached Porites corals in the Kavaratti lagoon. (HT Photo)

Updated 799 days ago

Lakshadweep to Mangaluru highspeed ferry service launched for tourists

Lakshadweep to Mangaluru highspeed ferry service launched for tourists

Published 802 days ago

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