Lakshadweep Administrator

The Lakshadweep administration, which is under attack from the opposition for its reform measures, on Thursday said it was laying the foundation for the future of islands in a planned way and to develop it on the lines of Maldives in two decades.

lakshadweep administrator Dineshwar Sharma, who was the former interlocutor for Jammu and Kashmir and served as the director of the Intelligence Bureau, passed away on Friday.

Lakshadweep administration's 'no vehicle day' on Wednesdays has sparked controversy, with residents and the BJP unit protesting the ban. Critics argue it infringes on rights, hinders livelihoods, and lacks adequate public transport alternatives. The order aims to promote walking and reduce pollution but faces strong opposition for its mandatory nature.

Lakshadweep administration has amended the SOP for emergency evacuation of patients from the islands. As per an order issued on Tuesday, a state-level committee has been formed to decide whether to approve special sortie evacuations.

A draft of the Lakshadweep Animal Preservation Regulation, 2021 -- placed in the public domain on February 25 seeking comments -- envisages a blanket ban on selling or buying beef or beef products. Beef is heavily consumed in the archipelago, which as per the 2011 Census has 96.5% Muslim population, and meat is transported to the islands from the mainland as well.

Lakshadweep Students’ Association (LSA) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) took out a protest march in Kochi to Lakshadweep administration’s office to protest against the policies of the administration led by Praful Khoda Patel.

The state assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Centre to recall lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel and take immediate steps to protect the lives and livelihood of the islanders. Kerala is the first state in the country to pass a resolution supporting the islanders' protest against various decisions taken by the new administration.

The Kerala high court on Friday refused to stay implementation of the draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 (LDAR) and Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA) introduced by Lakshadweep Administration. A division bench led by justice K Vinod Chandran asked Lakshadweep Administration to respond to the petition challenging LDAR and PASA within two weeks. The court considered a petition filed by Congress leader KP Noushad Ali during the admission hearing.

In a special weekend sitting, the Kerala High Court ordered Lakshadweep Administration to maintain status quo on its weekend move to demolish 51 temporary sheds belonging to residents, citing security threat.

Over 3000 passengers to Lakshadweep Islands are stranded in Kochi after the passenger ship services developed snags.

Authorities in Lakshadweep, the only place in the country where no Covid cases have been reported, has begun the process of ‘graded reopening and progressive resumption of activities’ effectively paving way for entry of those from the mainland to the islands. A new standard operating procedure (SOP) enforcing social distancing and use of masks has been issued which would come into effect from December 28.

Amid rising unrest among islanders over proposed policy changes, Lakshadweep administration — that recently issued orders on strengthening security in ports, ships and jetties — is learnt to have withdrawn its security order. A new directive was issued on June 7, asking ‘all concerned to revert to standard protocols and standard operating procedures’.

The protest by political parties and organisations was to oppose his reforms measures on the isle. Also the administrator of Dadra-Nagar Haveli and Daman- Diu, he arrived at Agatti in the afternoon commencing his week-long visit, sources said.

The University of Calicut will get Rs 20 crore from the Lakshadweep administration to fund the construction of an education complex in the varsity campus, as part of an ongoing bilateral partnership.

The high court on Tuesday extended the stay ordered by it against the Lakshadweep Administration’s move to demolish 51 sheds belonging to residents citing security threat.

Dakshina Kannada Coastal Regulation Zone Management Committee has decided to grant no objection certificate (NOC) to the Lakshadweep administration for the construction of their office and other amenities at Bunder in the city.

In the first sign of a crackdown on protests against lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel over policy changes that are seen as challenging local traditions, island police on Tuesday arrested three people — two of them students — for allegedly texting him "abusive" messages. The police freed the trio later in the day.

Port City's trade relation with Lakshadweep Island will get a boost with the construction of a dedicated jetty for ships at Old Port in Mangaluru.

The Lakshadweep administration is looking forward to develop Belapuram area in Andrott Island, which is close to mainland Kerala. They have decided to prepare a master plan to develop the area, which is a congested government land called ‘Katchery Pandaram'.

Unlike other administrators of UTs who have been civil servants, Praful K Patel is a career politician who has close ties with PM Modi