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Locals irked as government control mars coconut picking in Lakshadweep islands

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

Published on Sep 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.(DPR PMO)

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)

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.(DPR PMO/ANI)

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.(Unsplash/ Representational Image)

Updated on Jul 20, 2025 08:26 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.

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)

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

Updated on May 16, 2025 06:21 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)

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,(Representational Image)

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)

Updated on Jan 04, 2025 06:48 AM IST

Massive bleaching of corals in Lakshadweep, MoES tells Parliament

84.6% reefs were affected. (PTI)

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)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:40 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Sep 13, 2024 01:39 AM IST

Trade-off in Lakshadweep

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

Updated on Sep 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)

Published on Sep 12, 2024 08:45 AM IST

Maldives continues to lose Indian passengers as Lakshadweep gains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a beach in Lakshadweep. (X/@narendramodi)

Updated on Aug 27, 2024 12:19 PM IST

Unlocking secrets crucial to coral reef preservation in India

The ROV in use during initial tests to record coral reef imagery in shallow waters(Photo credit: Raheem D.A., REEF)

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)

Published on Jul 05, 2024 07:06 PM IST

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 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)

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)

Updated on May 07, 2024 01:20 AM IST

Lakshadweep to Mangaluru highspeed ferry service launched for tourists

Lakshadweep to Mangaluru highspeed ferry service launched for tourists (Photo by Twitter/jayantshah)

Published on May 03, 2024 03:58 PM IST

‘Huge impact’: Lakshadweep sees surge in tourists after PM Modi's visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a beach in Lakshadweep. (X/ Narendra Modi)

Published on Apr 06, 2024 12:10 PM IST

IndiGo launches direct flights between Bengaluru, Agatti from Mar 31

IndiGo launched a direct flight between Bengaluru and Agatti Island in Lakshadweep. (REUTERS)

Published on Mar 19, 2024 03:58 PM IST

BJP’s push to bridge the North-South gap

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated during a public meeting, in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan and Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief K Surendran are also seen. (ANI Photo)(Sreeram DK)

Published on Mar 07, 2024 10:03 PM IST

India opens key naval base close to Maldives

Indian Naval officers seen during the commissioning of naval base 'INS Jatayu', at Minicoy, Lakshadweep Islands, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 07, 2024 04:57 AM IST

Navy commissions strategically important ‘INS Jatayu’ base in Lakshadweep

Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel during the

Published on Mar 06, 2024 05:04 PM IST

Only a slight spike in Lakshadweep passenger traffic after boycott Maldives call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bangaram in Lakshadweep.(PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2024 11:46 AM IST

India to build naval bases in Agatti and Minicoy Islands

The carrier task forces of INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant while enroute to Minicoy Islands will be a sight to behold

Published on Feb 14, 2024 09:56 AM IST

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