Lakshadweep: Can it beat Maldives in the battle of tropical paradises?Lakshadweep, a tropical archipelago located west of Kochi, has gained attention with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and a viral snork...
11 Jan, 2024, 12.19 PM IST
Lakshadweep becomes new keyword for investors. Smallcap soars 43% in 3 daysPraveg caught shareholder attention as it had last month received a work order for the development of operation, maintenance, and managemen...
10 Jan, 2024, 11.40 AM IST
Amid Maldives Boycott, here is Modi govt's big plan to turn Lakshadweep into a tourist and defense hubEfforts are underway to improve aerial connectivity between Lakshadweep and mainland India, as well as other parts of the world. A proposed...
10 Jan, 2024, 11.25 AM IST
Lakshadweep being discussed across the world after PM's visit, says its administrator"At the moment there is a small airport. Looking at this, the prime minister has directed us to work towards developing a proper airport. W...
08 Jan, 2024, 07.50 PM IST
PM Modi reaches out to Muslim-dominated Lakshadweep, says it is small in size, big in heartAddressing the gathering after launching the projects, PM Modi took a dig at the previous non-BJP governments at the Centre, stating that t...
04 Jan, 2024, 05.47 PM IST
Maldives style water villas soon in LakshadweepWith a vision to establish a robust base for maritime economic growth with tourism development at its core, the administration said it is e...
01 Aug, 2021, 10.14 PM IST
JD(U) submits memorandum to EC against Tejashwi, Tej PratapThe JD(U) team also annexed documentary proofs in support of the charges against the two sons of Lalu Prasad, who are contesting assembly e...
03 Nov, 2020, 09.25 PM IST
Maldives style water villas in India soonLooking to develop high-value tourist destinations, Niti Aayog has prepared a Rs 1,500 crore water and land villa project in the lagoons of...
18 Nov, 2019, 07.45 AM IST
Government set to invite private companies for making India's islands world class tourist hubsNITI Aayog hopes to use the agreement, developed in consultation with the ministry of tourism, as base document for developing specific eco...
27 Sep, 2018, 10.30 AM IST
New home in New Year: South African drug to tranquillise Dudhwa rhinosThe New Year promises to be a happy one for the rhinoceros at Dudhwa.Some of them might get to shift to a new home, thanks to South Africa.
30 Dec, 2017, 10.54 AM IST
Coming soon! Airport at Lakshadweep's Minicoy IslandThe IDA was set up on June 1 this year, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review meeting for the holistic development of islands.
08 Nov, 2017, 07.21 PM IST
10 islands from Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshdweep identified for developmentThe decision was taken at the first meeting of the newly- constituted Islands Development Agency (IDA), chaired by Union home minister Rajn...
25 Jul, 2017, 11.40 PM IST
Nine Indian islands chosen for Singapore-like tourism boostGiven ecological sensitivity of the islands, capacities will be limited, though current options for tourists will be improved.
25 Sep, 2016, 10.55 AM IST
- Dudhwa National Park opens for tourists from tomorrow
The famous Dudhwa National Park (DNP), situated on Indo-Nepal border, will open its doors for nature enthusiasts, with the tourist season b...
14 Nov, 2015, 11.08 AM IST
India funds Nepal project to counter Kheri floodsIndia has come forward to fund Pancheshwar multi-purpose project of Nepal worth Rs 1500 crore for countering the Kheri floods in the region...
25 Jan, 2015, 02.53 PM IST
- Three elephants electrocuted in Lakhimpur
Three wild elephants, including a calf, were electrocuted when they pulled down an electric pole near Suheli in north Kheri forest division...
08 Jul, 2011, 06.01 PM IST
- Foresight plans luxury cruises in Lakshadweep
UK’s $350m Foresight group, owned by London-based NRI Ravi Mehrotra, has got clearance from the Indian government to operate luxury cruises...
21 Jun, 2006, 12.32 AM IST