The Latest Breaking News from Lakshadweep

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…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

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

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

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

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

Far from the madding crowd

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

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram region tops CBSE Class X and XII results yet again

The Thiruvananthapuram region of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) outshone others yet again when the Class XII examination results were declared on Friday morning. The region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registered a pass percentage of 99.91, ahead of Bengaluru at 98.64 and Chennai at 97.4.

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

No different rule for MP, MLA, common people on suspension of conviction: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday remarked that there cannot be a separate rule for a lawmaker and common people on the issue related to the suspension of conviction and sentence in a criminal case while hearing a matter pertaining to Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal plea. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 30, 2023

Daily Dose Ep 1264: SC to hear plea against BBC documentary ban, Rahul yatra ends

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from JK, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Australia, and Ukraine.

Newslaundry · Jan 30, 2023