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"Not less than Maldives for us": Tourists visiting Lakshadweep praise hosp
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"We are here for just 3-4 hours. I think time will get short for us to explore the beauty of this island. This is none less than Maldives for us. We are enjoying a lot," a tourist named Olivia who has come to Lagoon Beach from Kolkata said.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hits Andaman Islands
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolted the Andaman Islands on Wednesday morning, as per National Center for Seismology data.
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Amid row over Maldivian posts on PM Modi's visit, Lakshadweep plans touris
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid the row over the disparaging remarks by Maldivian ministers and government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep, the administration in the Indian archipelago stated it was working on plans to expand its tourism activities.
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Lakshadweep's Tourism Grows with New Proposals for Development
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In Lakshadweep, comprising a total of 36 islands, including ten inhabited ones, the administration has recently proposed additional tourism projects.
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India plans new airport for both military, civilian aircraft operations in
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Even as India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep islands for tourism, India is now planning to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands there that would be capable of operating military aircraft, including fighter jets, along with commercial ones.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 jolts Talaud Islands in Indonesia
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck the Talaud Islands, Indonesia, on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology reported.
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"We should promote our tourism": Mohammed Shami urges fellow citizens to e
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Apart from Indian speedster many sportspersons came out to criticize the 'racist' remarks against India by public figures in the Maldives and encouraged fellow citizens to explore the beauty of the Indian beaches.
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Israel hails Lakshadweep's "pristine and majestic" underwater beauty, says
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The embassy also shared pictures of the Lakshadweep Islands
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"Hum Aatmanirbhar hai...," Amitabh Bachchan urges fans to explore Indian I
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid escalating tensions between India and the Maldives following derisive comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep by some Maldivian political leaders, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday encouraged people to explore the beauty of Indian islands.
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"No need to visit New Zealand, Switzerland, everything is in Lakshadweep":
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"There is no need to go to New Zealand or Switzerland. Everything is in Lakshadweep. People themselves have to become ambassadors," Tourism Minister Reddy told ANI.
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Lakshadweep remains top-searched keyword on Google for second consecutive
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The interest in the Union Territory peaked on Friday, as more than 50,000 users searched for it on Google after the Prime Minister said that he is "still in awe" of the "stunning" beauty of the islands and the "incredible warmth" of its people.
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South Korea military says North Korea fired some 200 artillery shells off
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
After North Korea's move, an emergency evacuation order for civilians on the South Korea's border islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong was issued.
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