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
- DHS,Kvt – Rank list of Nursing Officer/Allied and Healthcare Staff
- New Service testing
- DHS,Kvt- Notice –Check list for the post of PMAM
- DHS,Kvt – Checklist for the post Office Assistant, Project Co-ordinator and Field Investigator
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025
- Check list of candidates applied for the Paid Apprentice Trainees under Running and Maintenance of Ice Plants and Cold Storages for the year 2025-26
- Empanelment of Boat Building Yards for the construction of Marine FRP Pole & Line cum Longline Deep Sea Fishing Vessels for Lakshadweep Fishermen under PMMSY
- The Provisional Rank List of candidates (s) in respect of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) -Reg
- Tender -Loading Unloading & Stevedoring works at Bitra
- UTLA-Higher Education-Allotment of candidates Entrance Based Courses-Reg.
- The final rank list & Mock counselling in respect of Post Plus Two (+2) level courses-Reg.
- Lakshadweep Times 24.06.2025
- Kavaratti Smart City Ltd. – Demolishing of Port Assistant Office cum Ticket Counter at Kavaratti.
- E-Tender ( Re-Tender) Lakshadweep Police
- UTLA- Higher Education- the Provisional Rank list published.
Glimpses of Photos
PUBLIC UTILITIES
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
