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In the wake of Maldives row, AICC president stresses on cordial relations with neighbours

India-Maldives issue: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge blamed PM Modi for the controversy stating that the latter is habituated to taking everything personally.

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Maldives Tourism industry ‘strongly condemns’ derogatory comments by its Ministers on PM Modi

India- Maldives diplomatic row: The island nation’s top tourism body has strongly condemned the derogatory comments made by some Deputy Ministers of Maldives against India and Prime Minister Modi after he visited Lakshadweep.

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Lakshadweep to have new airport for both military, civilian operations in Minicoy

At present there is only one airstrip in the island territory, which is in Agatti. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maldives tourism body condemns derogatory comments against PM Modi, calls India 'closest neighbour'

Amid the ongoing spat between the Maldives and India, the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has strongly condemned derogatory remarks made by officials in the tourism-dependent country against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Google searches for beach destination Lakshadweep skyrocket after PM Modi's visit

Worldwide, Google searches for Lakshadweep are at their highest in the last 20 years, that too by a huge margin reflecting a hockey stick graph. Read further on Dynamite News:

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EaseMyTrip suspends all Maldives flight bookings amid India-Maldives row

Online travel solutions provider EaseMyTrip suspends Maldives flight bookings in support of India; #ExploreIndianIslands campaign launched.

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PM Modi goes snorkelling in Lakshadweep, recalls "enriching journey of learning and growing"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform on Thursday to describe his recent visit to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, and shared several pictures including an "exhilarating experience" in which he attempted snorkelling. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi reaches out to Muslim-dominated Lakshadweep, says it is small in size, big at heart

PM Modi visits Lakshadweep, promises development projects worth ₹1,150 crore.

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PM Narendra Modi arrives in Kerala’s Thrissur district for women’s conference, holds roadshow

PM Modi was in Thrissur in Kerala to address the women’s conference ‘Women’s Power with Modi’ organised by the Kerala unit of the BJP to express gratitude for passing the Women’s Reservation Bill.

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Sivankutty writes to Centre on Lakshadweep move to shift schools from Malayalam to CBSE English medium

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Lakshadweep schools to shift to CBSE English medium from Malayalam

Lakshadweep administration shifts schools to CBSE English medium from Malayalam. Director of Education issued order on December 12. Aim to elevate standards of education and align with dynamic landscape. From 2024-25, all schools will exclusively admit students under CBSE English medium stream from grade 1.

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For the first time, breeding nests of crab-plovers spotted at Great Vedaranyam Swamp

Crab-plover, a shore bird that lays eggs in self-excavated burrows, may soon be a resident species of the Indian subcontinent. Five burrow nests were found in an islet near Siruthalaikkadu of Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Tamil Nadu. Researchers found the species was initially believed to only breed in African eastern coast,…

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Twin low pressure areas to trigger rain in Kerala

IMD forecasts 1st post-monsoon low-pressure areas over Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal. Cyclonic circulation over SE Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area to form low-pressure area in 36 hrs. Depression likely to form over Central Arabian Sea on Oct 21. Trough from cyclonic circulation over SE Bay of Bengal to south coastal…

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Circular on award for best uniform-wearing students triggers fresh row in Lakshadweep

A circular issued by the Department of Education of the Lakshadweep district panchayat, instituting awards for the best uniform-wearing students, seems to have triggered a fresh controversy, with the move being dubbed an indirect attempt to discourage students from wearing skull cap or hijab, which are common among the majority…

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Ferry service to Sri Lanka a blow to Lakshadweep islanders

Islanders of Lakshadweep feel short-changed as new ferry service to Sri Lanka worsens their transportation woes. Cheriyapani, a high-speed ferry with capacity to carry 150 passengers, was taken out of service. Now only Valiyapani and Parali remain, with combined capacity of 300 passengers. Three intra-island ferries, each capable of carrying…

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Attempt to murder case: Supreme Court stays Kerala HC order refusing to suspend conviction of disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal

Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court order, reviving Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal's disqualification, issues notice to Lakshadweep UT administration.

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Disqualified MP Mohammed Faizal moves Supreme Court challenging Kerala High Court order in attempt to murder case

While declining to suspend his conviction, the high court had, however, suspended the 10-year sentence awarded to Faizal and three others in the case.

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Rain continues in many parts of Kerala

Relief camps open in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam districts of Kerala due to rain; holiday declared for educational institutions in low-lying areas. IMD predicts moderate rain, thunderstorms till October 5. Search for missing person in Vamanapuram river continues. Disaster Management Authority urges extra vigil in high ranges, coastal areas. Fishing ban…

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Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal’s conviction in attempt to murder case continues as Kerala High Court rejects plea

Kerala High Court declines plea to suspend Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal’s conviction in attempt to murder case, suspends sentence. Debate on whether it will invite disqualification. SC had set aside HC's earlier order, asked it to consider case afresh. Sessions Court had convicted Faizal & 3 others, sentenced to 10…

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SC dismisses appeal against meat ban in Lakshadweep school mid-day meal menu

Meat was struck off the school mid-day meal menu by the newly-formed administration of the Lakshadweep in 2021.

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Daily Dose Ep 1428: Modi slams opposition over no-trust motion, Lakshadweep hijab row

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Delhi, the Supreme Court, West Bengal, Lakshadweep and Hawaii.

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Lakshadweep administration introduces new uniform for school children, MP Mohammed Faizal alleges ban on hijab

Lakshadweep admin. introduces new school uniform pattern, but no mention of hijabs/scarves for girls. MP Faizal alleges violation of constitutional rights, protests erupt. Students to boycott classes till rights granted.

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Coast Guard evacuates patient from Lakshadweep

The patient was reported to be suffering from brain stroke and was in an unconscious state at the Government Hospital in Androth

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ED raids Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faisal’s home and office

The Enforcement Directorate on June 26 conducted searches at the offices and residence of Mohammed Faisal MP of Lakshadweep. Read more on The Hindu

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Soft sound of waves and soothing wafts of breeze, without extraneous distractions, were ingredients of a rejuvenating holiday in Agatti.

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