Lakshadweep
Union territory of India
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Lakshadweep is a union territory of India. It is an archipelago of 36 islands divided into three island subgroups: the Laccadive Islands in the middle with the Amindivi Islands in the north separated roughly by the 11th parallel north and the atoll of Minicoy to the south separated by the Nine Degree Channel along the 9th parallel north. The islands are sandwiched between the Arabian Sea to the west and the Laccadive Sea to the east with the islands located about 220–440 km (140–270 mi) off the Malabar Coast of mainland India.
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Kerala to provide Lakshadweep IMFLThe Kerala government has given a one-time approval for Lakshadweep to obtain Indian-made foreign liquor from the state-run Kerala State Beverages Corporation. This measure aims to enhance tourism by..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Big rejig in BJP: New state chief for Bihar and Rajasthan namedHarish Dwivedi has been appointed in charge of Assam, MP Atul Garg for Chandigarh, Arvind Menon for Lakshadweep, and Radha Mohan Das Aggarwal for Rajasthan.DNA - Published | |
Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Full list of winner and loser candidates will be announced soonThe 2024 Indian general election in Lakshadweep was held on April 19 to elect its sole representative for the 18th Lok Sabha, with an impressive voter turnout of 83.88%.DNA - Published | |
'Warmly welcomed...': Israel promotes Indian beaches after Maldives banned its nationalsLakshwadeep, Goa, the Andaman and Nicobar islands, and Kerala were among the beaches that were suggested.DNA - Published | |
Weather Update: When will Delhi, Noida, Gurugram get respite from heatwave? IMD shares big update on monsoonWeather conditions are likely going to turn positive for the progress of Southwest monsoon over Lakshadweep, Kerala and north-eastern states during a similar period.DNA - Published | |
Weather update: Cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal, these states are likely to see rain, strong windsLight to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Lakshadweep until May 23.DNA - Published | |
'People of Lakshadweep are fed up with present regime': Congress candidate Sayeed hopes to win LS pollsCongress leader and candidate from Lakshadweep, Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed, has claimed that there is "strong resentment" against the policies and inaction of incumbent MP Mohammed Faizal of the NCP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Marine heatwaves cause intense coral bleaching in Lakshadweep: ResearchersICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute study reveals marine heatwaves causing coral bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea. DHW levels, NOAA warning, significant bleaching of hard coral species, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lakshadweep-Mangaluru passenger vessel service resumesIndiaTimes - Published | |
In Lakshadweep, boats out to catch floating votesIndiaTimes - Published | |
HDFC first private bank to open branch in LakshadweepIndiaTimes - Published | |
30% of Indians aged 18-54 have never got BP measured: ICMRICMR-NCDIR study in India reveals 30% aged 18-54 never had blood pressure checked. Southern India has high screening rates, including standout UT/states like Lakshadweep (91%), Kerala (89%), Tamil Nadu..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IndiGo to start direct flight from Bengaluru to Lakdhadweep from March 31IndiGo's Bengaluru-Agatti flight from March 31 enhances Lakshadweep connectivity. The ATR aircraft offers access to various recreational activities on Agatti, including deep-sea fishing, scuba diving,..IndiaTimes - Published | INS Jatayu: Indian Navy to commission new base in Lakshadweep next weekThe Indian Navy is also going to formally commission the multirole helicopter MH-60 Romeo at Kochi in the next week.DNA - Published |
'Lakshwadeep can never...': MP warns of ecological fragility amid India-Maldives rowThe MP claimed that Lakshadweep is currently focusing on "high-end controlled tourism" to maximize revenue with maintaining island ecosystem as well.DNA - Published | Lakshadweep to get 2 more weekly flightsIndiaTimes - Published |
Is Lakshadweep ready for tourist rush?IndiaTimes - Published | SpiceJet to soon start flights to Lakshadweep: Ajay SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
Demand to revive passenger ships from Mangaluru to Lakshadweep gets louderIndiaTimes - Published | Lakshadweep air tickets sold out till March, shows poor connectivityThe Lakshadweep administration says it has taken several steps to make a trip to the archipelago easier by shifting the mandatory e-permit completely online and lifting prohibition on tourists from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lakshadweep’s lakshya: New airport, more hotelsLakshadweep plans to improve aerial connectivity with a dual-use airfield in Minicoy for civilian and military purposes, accommodating Airbus A320/Boeing 737-size planes and fighter jets. The extension..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid row with Maldives, India plans new airport at Lakshadweep's Minicoy for civilian, military aircraft"The plan is to have a joint airfield that would be capable of operating fighter jets, military transport planes and commercial aircraft," government sources told ANI.DNA - Published |
Lakshadweep's tourism grows with new proposals for developmentLakshadweep is a group of 36 islands, ten of which are inhabited. The government has lately suggested developing more tourism initiatives there. The famous Paradise Island huts are among the..IndiaTimes - Published | As 'Boycott Maldives' trends online, India plans new airport for LakshadweepIndiaTimes - Published |
In a rush to promote Lakshadweep, celebs post pictures of other islandsIn the rush to promote Indian beach holidays instead of foreign shores like Maldives, at least a few Indian celebrities and a minister had to eat humble pie on social media when they erroneously posted..IndiaTimes - Published | Maldives stares at Indian tourists drying up as travel biggies join boycott call; step up desi focusThe anger over derogatory remarks made by Maldives politicians against PM Modi is leading to travel companies and industry chambers boycotting the archipelago. Travel portals are seeing a surge in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Israel pitches for promoting tourism in LakshadweepThe Israeli embassy in India promoted tourism in Lakshadweep amid the India-Maldives diplomatic row over remarks made by Maldivian ministers after PM Modi's visit. The embassy shared pictures of the..IndiaTimes - Published | Can the Maldives survive a boycott by Indian tourists?The 'Boycott Maldives' trend has affected the Maldives' tourism industry, which heavily relies on Indian tourists. It started after some ministers made racist remarks about India following PM Modi's..IndiaTimes - Published |
EaseMyTrip, STIC Travels & Indian Chamber of Commerce join Boycott MaldivesEaseMyTrip suspends Maldives flight bookings; promotes Ayodhya and Lakshadweep. Indian Chamber of Commerce appeals to boycott Maldives due to anti-India sentiments. Subhash Goyal urges promotion of..IndiaTimes - Published | Global search interest in Lakshadweep peaks to a 20-year high after PM Modi's visitIndiaTimes - Published |
Diplomatic tensions: India summons Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb amid row over controversial post regarding PM Modi's visit to LakshadweepFollowing a contentious social media post from a Maldivian MP about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, the Maldives Envoy, Ibrahim Shaheeb, was called to the Ministry of External..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Insta destination' likely to see fewer Indian tourists, warn travel agenciesThe backlash against Maldivian politicians' remarks about PM Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep trip may impact the island nation's appeal as an Insta-worthy destination. Indian tourists, who constituted the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Indian boycott will hit us hard': Maldives' pro-India leaders slam 'hateful' remarks by ministersThe Maldives government has suspended three ministers after their racist and derogatory remarks against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep post triggered a massive controversy. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 'No need to visit New Zealand, Switzerland, everything is in Lakshadweep': Tourism minister G Kishan ReddyUnion Minister G Kishan Reddy urges countrymen to visit Lakshadweep, stating its huge tourism potential; mentions Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the Union Territory; highlights the need..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives govt suspends 3 ministers over racist remarks against PM Modi for Lakshadweep post: ReportsThe Maldives government suspends three ministers, Mariyam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef, and Mahzoom Majid, for derogatory remarks against India and PM Narendra Modi. The remarks triggered a massive row with..IndiaTimes - Published | Boycott Maldives: Racist remarks over PM Modi's Lakshadweep tweet sparks rowCalls to boycott Maldives tourism after Maldivian politicians Zahid Rameez and Mariyam Shiuna made derogatory remarks against PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. The Maldives government distanced itself..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Appalling language': Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed condemns 'derogatory remarks' by minister Shiuna on IndiaFormer Maldives president condemns derogatory remarks by Maldives minister and urges president to distance government from comments. India is instrumental in Maldives' security and prosperity. Maldives..IndiaTimes - Published | Maldives politician's racist remarks and mockery of Modi's Lakshadweep visit ignite calls for tourism boycottIndiaTimes - Published |
IMD issues cold day warning in five states for next 2 daysIMD forecasts cold day to severe cold day conditions over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Rajasthan for two more days, gradually decreasing thereafter. Dense to very dense fog expected in..IndiaTimes - Published | Lakshadweep remains top-searched keyword on Google for second consecutive day after PM Modi's visitLakshadweep, the Union Territory, became the most searched keyword on Google after Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared photos of the archipelago. The internet was captivated by PM Modi's visit, his..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi goes snorkelling, urges people to explore LakshadweepIn a post on X, PM Modi said, "For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list. During my stay, I also tried snorkelling, what an exhilarating experience it..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi enjoys snorkelling in Lakshadweep, shares pics of his 'exhilarating experience' in pristine blue watersPrime Minister Narendra Modi had an exhilarating experience snorkelling in the pristine blue waters of Lakshadweep. He shared captivating pictures from his adventurous activities and described..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Lakshadweep is small, but its heart is large'Reaching out to the people of the Muslim-dominated Lakshadweep, which witnessed massive protests by opposition parties against reforms introduced by his government, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation of projects worth Rs 1,156 crore in LakshadweepPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for various projects worth Rs 1,150 crore in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep on Wednesday. The projects were launched at a function..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi reaches out to Muslim-dominated Lakshadweep, says 'small in size, but...'The Prime Minister was in Lakshwadeep to inaugurate and lay the foundation for various projects worth Rs 1,150 crore in the Union Territory.DNA - Published | PM Modi chairs review meeting on aspects relating to Lakshadweep's progressIndiaTimes - Published |
"My first public interaction in 2024": PM Modi wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Tamil Nadu in new yearPM Modi extends New Year greetings in his first public speech of 2024 at a meeting in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. He wishes for a peaceful and prosperous 2024 and congratulates the people on the launch of..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to unveil development projects worth over Rs 21,000 cr in Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep on Jan 2, 3PM Modi will inaugurate, dedicate the nation and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 19,850 crore.DNA - Published |
PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep on January 2-3Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects. In Tamil Nadu, he will attend the 38th Convocation..IndiaTimes - Published | Dense fog, cold conditions in North West India likely in next 2 daysDense fog and cold day conditions will continue in northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh. New Year's Day in parts of UP, MP, and Chhattisgarh may have light rainfall. Tamil..IndiaTimes - Published |
