Tuesday, 17 May, 2022
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Topic: Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep floats global tenders for high-end resorts in bid to turn islands into Maldives

Moushumi Das Gupta -
The planned eco-tourism resorts on the three islands of Minicoy, Suheli & Kadmat have worried ecologists that opening up the islands will destroy its environment and coral ecosystem.

Lakshadweep denies entry to Congress MPs, says their ‘political actions’ can disturb peace

ANI -
While rejecting application of Congress's Hibi Eden and TN Prathapan for entry, the Lakshadweep administration also said their visit might cause a possible surge in Covid cases.

SubscriberWrites: Let Lakshadweep remain Lakshadweep not imitate Maldives & why we need safety education for all

ThePrint Team -
Subscribers write about new draft laws in the island being rushed through without consultations and why we ignore learning safety measures at our own peril.

Lakshadweep administration moots proposal for HC jurisdiction transfer from Kerala to Karnataka

PTI -
Proposal was initiated by administration after several litigations were moved before Kerala HC against the controversial decisions taken by Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Khoda Patel.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands invite applications to develop ecotourism projects, spark concerns

Taran Deol -
A government firm has called on developers to undertake development, management and operations of four ecotourism projects.

12 BJP leaders in Lakshadweep resign over ‘unjustified’ sedition case against filmmaker

Fatima Khan -
A sedition case was filed against filmmaker Aisha Sultana Thursday for calling Lakshadweep Administrator Praful K. Patel a 'bioweapon' during a TV debate.

Denied entry, 8 MPs give breach of privilege notice against Lakshadweep administrator

Moushumi Das Gupta -
The delegation of MPs wanted to visit the island to do a fact-check on a slew of controversial regulations proposed by Administrator Praful K. Patel since January 2021.

Sedition case against Lakshadweep filmmaker Aisha Sultana for calling Praful Patel ‘bio-weapon’

Revathi Krishnan -
The case was filed following a complaint by BJP's Lakshadweep unit head, who said remarks against the administrator imply criticism of the central govt.

Lakshadweep administration issues new order to deploy govt officials in fishing boats

PTI -
The administration's decision comes amid protests by islanders against its 'reform' measures. Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal termed the administrative decisions as a 'mockery'.

Lakshadweep draft laws disturbing, against ethos of islands: ex-civil servants to PM

Samyak Pandey -
New Delhi: In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday, a group of 93 former civil servants raised...
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