Lakshadweep
Coverage of Lakshadweep in the Nexus archive.
- Trawling ban end fails to cheer coasts as adverse weather spoils plans
The end of a trawling ban failed to boost coastal regions as adverse weather conditions, including gusty winds, prompted the IMD to advise fishers against venturing into the sea off Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep.
- Lakshadweep MP meets Kerala CM, seeks the State’s support for healthcare and connectivity improvements
Lakshadweep MP M. Hamdullah Sayeed met Kerala CM to request support for healthcare and connectivity improvements, highlighting financial struggles of islanders seeking treatment in Kerala. He called for a dedicated help desk at local hospitals, improved vessel services from Beypore, and measures to combat rising drug trafficking.
- N. Seshadrinathan takes charge as State Election Commissioner
N. Seshadrinathan has taken charge as the State Election Commissioner. He retired as the Principal Sessions Judge of Lakshadweep and has been serving as a judge of the Family Court in Irinjalakuda.