Written by VT Padmanabhan and Joseph Makkoli The second wave of Covid-19 that began in Jan 2021 is on the decline, as epidemiologists expect that the infection rates would reach the nadir in a ...

Residents of India’s Lakshadweep islands resent gov’t’s new moves Anger and fear in the Arabian Sea islands with 97 percent Muslims, whose administrator plans slew of measures that threaten ...

Lakshadweep comes from 'Lakshadweepa', which means 'one hundred thousand islands' their total surface area is just 32 km2 (12 sq mi). Kavaratti serves as the capital of the Union Territory ...

Looking for an unusual holiday? Head to Lakshadweep that is a haven for adventure lovers and tourists seeking an unforgettable getaway.

Alcohol is available only in designated areas, holding the required permission from the administration. It is sold only in Kavaratti, the capital of the Union Territory and Bangaram Islands.

April to June quarter, which is a peak travel month in India, saw Agatti handle 22,990 passengers as compared to 11,074 passengers in the same period 2023.

Caught in India-Maldives spat, Lakshadweep islands want jobs, then tourists India’s PM Modi campaigned for tourists to visit the idyllic archipelago. But people there have more basic demands.

Also, Kavaratti Island serves as the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and has the most pristine white sand beaches. If you’re an adventure junkie, you’re in for a treat because ...

Lakshadweep, an archipelago of 36 islands, requires all visitors to obtain an entry permit. Visitors typically travel via Kochi by air or sea. Key attractions include Bangaram, Agatti, Kavaratti ...

Lakshadweep gets world’s first sea cucumber conservation reserve to curb smuggling into China Sea cucumbers are crucial to the marine ecosystem, performing similar functions to earthworms in the ...

The undersea cable link “will ensure 100 times faster Internet for the people of Lakshadweep”, Mr. Modi said in his remarks during the inauguration. Kavaratti, Lakshadweep’s capital, will be ...

Lakshadweep is an archipelago of 36 islands, scattered over approximately 78,000 square km of the Arabian Sea, 200-440 kms off the south-western coast of India, with population of approximately ...