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Contractor prequalification commences for Addu airport development project

May 21, 2022, 14:29

Malé, Maldives - EXIM Bank of India on Sunday began the contractor prequalification process to develop Addu City's Gan International Airport. The airport capacity is expected to expand to cater… Continued

Teen injured in Fuvahmulah diving accident transferred to India for further treatment

May 21, 2022, 14:12

Malé, Maldives - Teen diver Mahmood Faiz (19) who suffered from decompression sickness during a diving incident earlier this month was transported to India for further treatment on Saturday. Faiz's… Continued

Speaker Nasheed to coordinate international relief efforts for Sri Lanka

May 19, 2022, 19:04

Sri Lanka - Former President and incumbent Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday offered to secure international relief for Sri Lanka. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil… Continued

Three lagoons connected to MMPRC corruption up for sale

May 19, 2022, 14:22

Malé, Maldives - Tourism Ministry on Thursday announced that the current owners of three lagoons in Kaafu Atoll have applied to transfer ownership to another party. The lagoons owners include… Continued

Maldives Olympic Committee collaborates with ARC to launch “Child Safeguarding Policy”

May 19, 2022, 13:32

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Olympic Committee in association with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) formulated the "Child Safeguarding Policy" to protect the rights of children in sports. The "Child… Continued

Whale carcass spotted drifting near Vaavu atoll

May 19, 2022, 13:22

Vaavu Atoll, Maldives - Vaavu Atoll Council reported on Thursday that a 50ft whale carcass is drifting near V. Thinadhoo. Local news reports that the carcass was first spotted by… Continued

Media Council probes alleged police threat against journalists covering “India Out” rally

May 19, 2022, 13:04

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Thursday requested the Maldives Police Service to investigate allegations of a police officer threatening journalists for covering the "India Out" rally held… Continued

N. Lhohi faces food shortage amid sea transport disruption

May 19, 2022, 12:42

Malé, Maldives - N. Lhohi is facing food shortages due to transport interruptions between the capital city Malé and the island amid rough weather. The onset of the Southwest monsoon… Continued

“India Out” graffitied on Indian High Commission walls

May 18, 2022, 14:19

Malé, Maldives - "India Out" slogan has been graffitied on the walls of the High Commission of India in the Maldives on Wednesday. This comes during a spree of vandalism… Continued

Prices soar with suspension of Addu-Tuticorin cargo ferry service

May 18, 2022, 14:06

Malé, Maldives - Product prices soar in Addu City with the suspension of the Addu-Tuticorin cargo ferry service. Maldives State Shipping (MSS) stated that the cargo service was discontinued due… Continued