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Indian Navy concludes Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp at Laks
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Conducted at Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Androth and Minicoy islands, the camp reaffirmed the Armed Forces' commitment to delivering quality healthcare and preventive services to remote island communities through seamless inter-services cooperation. The initiative was strongly supported by
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PM Modi highlights exceptional contributions of Lakshwadeep citizens in 'M
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In the January 2025 episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the exceptional contributions of two distinguished citizens from Lakshadweep--KG Mohammed from Minicoy and Hindumbi, a retired nurse from Kavarattim as per a press release.
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Indian Navy commissions INS Jatayu base to strengthen operational reach in
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The INS Jatayu was commissioned in the presence of Adm. R Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff, Hon'ble Administrator of Lakshadweep, Shri Praful K Patel, V Adm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.
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Indian Navy to commission new base, INS Jatayu, in Lakshadweep next week
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a move towards strengthening its position in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy is going to commission a new base, INS Jatayu, in the Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep.
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Indian Coast Guard provides towing assistance to fishing boat stranded off
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard provided towing assistance to a fishing boat that was adrift 50 nautical miles southwest of Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep since Thursday due to an engine breakdown.
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ICG ship rescues 2 sea turtles off Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
An Indian Coast Guard ship on patrol off an island in Lakshadweep has rescued two sea turtles entangled in a fishing net, officials said on Monday.
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India plans new airport for both military, civilian aircraft operations in
Updated : 2 years, 4 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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Kerala HC stays Lakshadweep Administration's notice for demolition of Madr
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 28 (ANI): The Kerala High Court has stayed the Lakshadweep Administration's notice for eviction and demolition of a four-decade-old madrassa in Minicoy Island.
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3 office bearers of BJP's Minicoy Island unit in Lakshadweep resign
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Lakshadweep [India], June 14 (ANI): Three office bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Minicoy Island unit on Monday resigned from the party citing "unfortunate public circumstances" in the union territory of Lakshadweep.
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Seized Sri Lankan boat with Narcotics brought to Coast Guard station Vizhi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 25 (ANI): The Sri Lankan boat that was seized by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) with narcotics and arms at Minicoy Island on March 18, reached Vizhinjam on Thursday, said the ICG.
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Kerala coast on alert after intel on ISIS movement, Coast Guard deployed
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Trivandrum (Kerala) [India], May 26 (ANI): Kerala Coastal Police have been placed on alert after intelligence inputs about ISIS affiliates setting off towards Lakshadweep and Minicoy Island from Sri Lanka, police sources said on Sunday.
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