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lakshadweep news

Lakshadweep admin plans to acquire beachfront land amid green concerns

Lakshadweep is known for its striking beaches with crystal-clear waters.
india news
Published on Jun 03, 2026 07:13 am IST

CIAL facilitates successful seaplane trial operations to Lakshadweep islands

CIAL facilitates successful seaplane trial operations to Lakshadweep islands
mumbai news
Published on May 13, 2026 05:25 pm IST

Lakshadweep students visit Sriharikota under first science study tour

Lakshadweep students visit Sriharikota under first science study tour
news
Published on May 10, 2026 10:41 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Feb 11, 2026 03:14 am IST

Lakshadweep islands are not just real estate

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The administration should stop infantilising the local communities, but recognise climate vulnerabilities and their cultural sensitivities, and acknowledge their agency while framing policies. (Shutterstock)
editorials
Published on Feb 05, 2026 09:38 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Feb 05, 2026 07:50 am IST

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. 
india news
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 07:21 am IST

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
india news
Published on Jan 10, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Locals irked as government control mars coconut picking in Lakshadweep islands

Coconut palms are the lifeline of the Lakshadweep islands. (KA SHAJI)
india news
Published on Sept 04, 2025 06:38 am IST

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.
india news
Published on Aug 09, 2025 10:31 pm IST

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)
india news
Updated on Jul 30, 2025 04:58 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jul 25, 2025 04:54 pm IST

Residents plan legal action over Lakshadweep island ‘takeover’

Bitra island houses 350 people, who depend on fishing and coconut cultivation.
india news
Updated on Jul 20, 2025 08:39 am IST

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.
india news
Published on Jul 19, 2025 04:34 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Jun 03, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Cargo vessel sinks off Mangaluru, Coast Guard rescues six crew members

Cargo vessel sinks off Mangaluru, Coast Guard rescues six crew members
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:30 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:18 am IST

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,
india news
Published on Jan 05, 2025 07:08 am IST

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)
india news
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 10:10 am IST

Massive bleaching of corals in Lakshadweep, MoES tells Parliament

84.6% reefs were affected. (PTI)
india news
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 04:00 am IST

Govt move to acquire plots leaves residents on shaky ground

Lakshadweep consists of 36 islands, of which only 10 are inhabited. (HT Photo)
india news
Published on Sept 19, 2024 03:00 pm IST

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

A fisher with his catch in Lakshadweep. (Alvin Anto)
india news
Updated on Sept 13, 2024 06:30 am IST

Trade-off in Lakshadweep

The country’s smallest territory, Lakshadweep, stands at a crossroads. (ANI Photo) (Narendra Modi-X)
editorials
Updated on Sept 12, 2024 09:30 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Sept 12, 2024 08:58 am IST

Maldives continues to lose Indian passengers as Lakshadweep gains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a beach in Lakshadweep.
india news
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 12:19 pm IST

Unlocking secrets crucial to coral reef preservation in India

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The ROV in use during initial tests to record coral reef imagery in shallow waters
environment
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:00 am IST

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)
india news
Published on Jul 05, 2024 07:06 pm IST

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

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A healthy patch of Goniopora in Lakshadweep, early last year. Scroll for a view of how it has since faded. (Wenzel Pinto)
art culture
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 06:05 pm IST

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)
india news
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 05:26 pm IST

Marine heatwaves leading to widespread bleaching of corals in Lakshadweep Sea

Bleached Porites corals in the Kavaratti lagoon. (HT Photo)
india news
Updated on May 07, 2024 01:20 am IST
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