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Sivankutty writes to Centre on Lakshadweep move to shift schools from Malayalam to CBSE English medium

The Hindu

Lakshadweep schools to shift to CBSE English medium from Malayalam

Lakshadweep administration shifts schools to CBSE English medium from Malayalam. Director of Education issued order on December 12. Aim to elevate standards of education and align with dynamic landscape. From 2024-25, all schools will exclusively admit students under CBSE English medium stream from grade 1.

The Hindu

For the first time, breeding nests of crab-plovers spotted at Great Vedaranyam Swamp

Crab-plover, a shore bird that lays eggs in self-excavated burrows, may soon be a resident species of the Indian subcontinent. Five burrow nests were found in an islet near Siruthalaikkadu of Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Tamil Nadu. Researchers found the species was initially believed to only breed in African eastern coast,…

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Twin low pressure areas to trigger rain in Kerala

IMD forecasts 1st post-monsoon low-pressure areas over Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal. Cyclonic circulation over SE Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area to form low-pressure area in 36 hrs. Depression likely to form over Central Arabian Sea on Oct 21. Trough from cyclonic circulation over SE Bay of Bengal to south coastal…

The Hindu

Circular on award for best uniform-wearing students triggers fresh row in Lakshadweep

A circular issued by the Department of Education of the Lakshadweep district panchayat, instituting awards for the best uniform-wearing students, seems to have triggered a fresh controversy, with the move being dubbed an indirect attempt to discourage students from wearing skull cap or hijab, which are common among the majority…

The Hindu

Ferry service to Sri Lanka a blow to Lakshadweep islanders

Islanders of Lakshadweep feel short-changed as new ferry service to Sri Lanka worsens their transportation woes. Cheriyapani, a high-speed ferry with capacity to carry 150 passengers, was taken out of service. Now only Valiyapani and Parali remain, with combined capacity of 300 passengers. Three intra-island ferries, each capable of carrying…

The Hindu

Attempt to murder case: Supreme Court stays Kerala HC order refusing to suspend conviction of disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal

Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court order, reviving Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal's disqualification, issues notice to Lakshadweep UT administration.

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Disqualified MP Mohammed Faizal moves Supreme Court challenging Kerala High Court order in attempt to murder case

While declining to suspend his conviction, the high court had, however, suspended the 10-year sentence awarded to Faizal and three others in the case.

The Hindu

Rain continues in many parts of Kerala

Relief camps open in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam districts of Kerala due to rain; holiday declared for educational institutions in low-lying areas. IMD predicts moderate rain, thunderstorms till October 5. Search for missing person in Vamanapuram river continues. Disaster Management Authority urges extra vigil in high ranges, coastal areas. Fishing ban…

The Hindu

Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal’s conviction in attempt to murder case continues as Kerala High Court rejects plea

Kerala High Court declines plea to suspend Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal’s conviction in attempt to murder case, suspends sentence. Debate on whether it will invite disqualification. SC had set aside HC's earlier order, asked it to consider case afresh. Sessions Court had convicted Faizal & 3 others, sentenced to 10…

The Hindu

SC dismisses appeal against meat ban in Lakshadweep school mid-day meal menu

Meat was struck off the school mid-day meal menu by the newly-formed administration of the Lakshadweep in 2021.

The Hindu

Daily Dose Ep 1428: Modi slams opposition over no-trust motion, Lakshadweep hijab row

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Delhi, the Supreme Court, West Bengal, Lakshadweep and Hawaii.

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Lakshadweep administration introduces new uniform for school children, MP Mohammed Faizal alleges ban on hijab

Lakshadweep admin. introduces new school uniform pattern, but no mention of hijabs/scarves for girls. MP Faizal alleges violation of constitutional rights, protests erupt. Students to boycott classes till rights granted.

The Hindu

Coast Guard evacuates patient from Lakshadweep

The patient was reported to be suffering from brain stroke and was in an unconscious state at the Government Hospital in Androth

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ED raids Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faisal’s home and office

The Enforcement Directorate on June 26 conducted searches at the offices and residence of Mohammed Faisal MP of Lakshadweep. Read more on The Hindu

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Far from the madding crowd

Soft sound of waves and soothing wafts of breeze, without extraneous distractions, were ingredients of a rejuvenating holiday in Agatti.

The Hindu

Thiruvananthapuram region tops CBSE Class X and XII results yet again

The Thiruvananthapuram region of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) outshone others yet again when the Class XII examination results were declared on Friday morning. The region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registered a pass percentage of 99.91, ahead of Bengaluru at 98.64 and Chennai at 97.4.

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No different rule for MP, MLA, common people on suspension of conviction: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday remarked that there cannot be a separate rule for a lawmaker and common people on the issue related to the suspension of conviction and sentence in a criminal case while hearing a matter pertaining to Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal plea. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Daily Dose Ep 1264: SC to hear plea against BBC documentary ban, Rahul yatra ends

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from JK, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Australia, and Ukraine.

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Daily Dose Ep 1252: Joshimath gag order, Lakshadweep MP disqualified, Cong MP dead

Aban Usmani brings you the news from Delhi, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep, Uttar Pradesh, and China.

The Hindu

Kerala’s maiden Agniveer recruitment rally concludes in Kozhikode

Rally held for north Kerala, Union Territories of Mahe and Lakshadweep

The Hindu

Release Lakshadweep CPI leaders, Binoy Viswam tells Centre

He writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah

The Hindu

Dhows ready to set sail for Lakshadweep

Journey to begin this week, after a hiatus of four months

The Hindu

Wildlife Trust of India to launch year-long ‘save the Whale Shark campaign’ in Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep on August 30

The campaign will be inaugurated in Mangaluru

The Hindu

Veteran urban designer warns against capital-intensive constructions in Lakshadweep

He also highlighted how the islanders lived a sustainable life, which is reflected in the construction practices they adopted

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