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May Floods: MVR 1.4 million to be distributed to those who suffered major damages

June 23, 2021, 13:20

Malé, Maldives – National Maldives Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has announced today that MVR 1.4 million is to be distributed to those who suffered major damages during the heavy rainfall the… Continued

HEOC to reduce restrictions for those who administer two Covid-19 doses

June 23, 2021, 12:44

Malé, Maldives – Spokesperson of President's Office, Mabrook Azeez revealed that they are discussing reducing restrictions for the people who have administered two doses of Covid-19 vaccine. Speaking at Health… Continued

Govt to limit entry of major telcos for the next 5 years

June 23, 2021, 11:57

Malé, Maldives —The Government and the two communication companies of Maldives have an understanding, to refrain from giving any new telecommunications companies license to operate in the Maldives for the… Continued

Islamic Ministry recommends ‘Acts against Islam’ be included in Hate-crime Bill

June 22, 2021, 19:00

Malé, Maldives — Islamic Ministry, on Tuesday, has advised the Parliament to include 'actions against Islam' as an offense in the Bill submitted by MP Hisaan Hussain, which targets hate speech… Continued

All of Maldives should mourn the child’s murder: Gender Minister

June 22, 2021, 13:48

Male', Maldives -- Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services Aishath Mohamed Didi made a statement declaring that the whole country should experience grief and sadness over the senseless murder… Continued

Ruqya to be regulated in Maldives

June 22, 2021, 13:29

Malé, Maldives - The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) held discussions amongst various authorities of the state to regulate the practice of ruqya in the Maldives, in response to… Continued

Special ambulance service agency to be established

June 22, 2021, 12:09

Malé, Maldives — Health Minister of Maldives, Ahmed Naseem stated on Tuesday that the ministry commenced work to establish a special ambulance service agency in the country. Minister Naseem made the statement… Continued

Environment Ministry holds virtual session with MATI to discuss about waste management in Maldives

June 21, 2021, 19:36

Malé, Maldives — Ministry of Environment of Maldives held a virtual session today with senior officials from Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) to discuss about the waste management in… Continued

Parliament passes bill to arrange official residences to Speaker and Chief Justice

June 21, 2021, 16:39

Malé, Maldives – People's Parliament has passed the bill today to arrange official residence for the Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed and the Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan to strengthen… Continued

Alleged sexual offender Ali Waheed’s hearings to be held in secret

June 21, 2021, 15:37

Malé, Maldives — Criminal Court has announced today that the court trial of former Tourism Minister, Ali Waheed, charged with 7 counts of sexual offences will be taking place virtually in private… Continued