Lakshwadeep

April-June passenger traffic to Indian island doubled from year-ago quarter

In Lakshadweep, the Degree Heating Week (DHW) indicator, which measures accumulated heat stress, has surged above 4 °C-weeks

A survey across various Lakshadweep islands revealed significant bleaching in a notable portion of hard coral species, mainly attributed to a prolonged marine heatwave since late October 2023

"We need good hospitals as well as doctors. For better access to education, we need more schools as well as teachers," a woman voter from Lakshwadeep said

From the military point of view, the airfield would give India a strong capability as it can be used as a base to keep an eye on the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean region

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved laying of an undersea optical fibre cable to 11 Lakshadweep Islands to provide high-speed broadband internet connectivity, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday. This would be on the lines of the one recently laid to Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The cabinet also approved setting up of 1 crore data centres, he said.

Checks are to be placed on the movement of tourists to ensure the ecology of the place is not disturbed