ABOUT LAKSHADWEEP
“Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means ‘a hundred thousand islands’. ”
India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. It is a uni-district Union Territory and comprises of 12 atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks and ten inhabited islands. The islands have a total area of 32 sq km. The capital is Kavaratti and it is also the principal town of the UT. All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the emerald Arabian Sea. The natural landscapes, the sandy beaches, abundance of flora and fauna and the absence of a rushed lifestyle enhance the mystique of Lakshadweep.
Only BSNL and Airtel provides telecommunication services to Lakshadweep Islands. BSNL provides connectivity in all 10 inhabited islands where as Airtel provides connectivity to Kavaratti and Agatti islands.
The entry to Lakshadweep islands is restricted. One requires an entry permit issued by Lakshadweep Administration to visit these islands.
WHAT'S NEW
- Closed Holiday for Govt. offices/institutions of UTLA, Banks and Court at Kavaratti on 17.09.2024(Tuesday) on account of Milad-un-Nabi
- Lakshadweep Times 11.09.2024
- DHS,Kvt – Advertisement – Nomination of eligible candidate for Dental Advisory Council
- Department of Port, Shipping & Aviation Invited Tender Notice
- DHS,Kvt-Selection List for the post of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor
- Extension of last date of online submission of Haj application – 2025.
- Admission Notification – Polytechnic College.
- CORRIGENDUM-IIMP FOR MINICOY ISLAND PUBLIC HEARING
- Final Report on SIA for Land Acquisition for the Construction of Coast Guard Station Complex in Androth Island
- Tender Notice- Environment and Forest- Quotation for the Hiring of boat for surveillance
- AAM,PHC,Chetlat-Sealed Tender
- Tender Notice- Environment & Forest- Management of department boats
- Committee for Assessment Board for High Support Needs- Constituted.
- The Director, Health Services UTLA is designated as Authority to whom a person with benchmark disability shall apply to provide High Support under Section 38 of Rights of Person with Disabilities Act 2016.
- Announcement for Haj – 2025.
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EVENTS
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G20 Programme 21/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
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Walkthrough video 22/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
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Launching Ceremony of Covid Vaccination for School Children 15-18 years 23/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
Helpline
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ArogyaSetu IVRS - 1921
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Child Helpline - 1098
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Women Helpline - 1091
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Ambulance -102, 108
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Fire and Rescue - 101
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PDS Grievances - 1967
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Electricity Grievances - 04896-263709
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