Daman and Diu

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Daman and Diu

A union territory of northwest India on the Arabian Sea. It comprises two former Portuguese colonies, which were annexed by India in 1962 and administered jointly with Goa from 1962 to 1987, when Goa became a separate state.

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Daman and Diu

(dɑːˈmɑːn; ˈdiːuː)

(Placename) a union territory in W India: formerly a district of Portuguese India (1559–1961) then part of the union territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu (1961–87). Area: 112 sq km (43 sq miles). Pop: 158 059 (2001)

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Daman′ and Di′u

a union territory in W India: formerly part of Portuguese India; annexed by India in 1961 and formed part of union territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu. 101,586; 42 sq. mi. (110 sq. km). Cap.: Daman.

References in periodicals archive ?

Summary: Daman and Diu [India], August 4 (ANI): Release of water from Madhuban Dam in Daman and Diu created a flood-like situation in several parts across the union territory on Sunday.

Daman and Diu: Water release from Madhuban Dam creates flood-like situation in several parts

Relax and gaze at spectacular sunsets What: The coastline of Daman and Diu does not sprawl over kilometers, but is packed with glorious views.

Daman, Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli: The beach circuit

Summary: Daman and Diu [India], July 10 (ANI): Diu administration on Monday ordered imposition of IPC section 144 and banned bathing and swimming at beaches due to harsh weather until further notice.

Swimming banned at beaches in Diu due to harsh weather

Weather: Unfortunately, both Daman and Diu are crowded during weekends, thanks to revellers from 'dry' Gujarat.

Witness a memorable sunset at Malala

New Delhi [India], Mar 25 (ANI): Congress party on Monday released a list of five candidates for Chhattisgarh, Goa, and Daman and Diu for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls.

Congress declares 5 more candidates for C'garh, Goa, Daman and Diu LS seats

Summary: New Delhi [India], Mar 22 (ANI): Lalubhai Patel, a two-time MP from Daman and Diu, has been fielded by the BJP from the Lok Sabha constituency for the upcoming general election.

LS polls: BJP fields Lalubhai Patel from Daman and Diu

Summary: Daman (Daman and Diu) [India], Sep 20 (ANI): Daman Congress President Ketan Patel has been booked and arrested under extortion charges informed VK Singh, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Daman and Diu.

Daman Congress president arrested in extortion case

Summary: Daman (Daman and Diu) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Two men were shot dead by unidentified persons, on Sunday night in Daman.

Two men shot dead in Daman

Summary: Daman (Daman and Diu) [India] Feb 24 (ANI): The open defecation free (ODF) is a movement of respect for motherhood and women, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.