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Indian consulate in Addu City; A possible “safe house” for Indian spies?

June 3, 2021, 13:58

Recently the union cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the opening of the first consulate in Addu City, the southernmost city of Maldives. “Opening of a consulate general… Continued

Over 64,000 tourists arrived in Maldives in May 2021

June 3, 2021, 11:09

Malé, Maldives - 64,613 tourists arrived in the Maldives in May 2021. With this addition, the total tourist arrivals to the destination is now at 454,383. While this is a… Continued

Maldives-Dhaka flights to be temporarily suspended once again

June 2, 2021, 19:01

Malé, Maldives - The national airline of Maldives, Maldivian has decided to temporarily suspend all flights from Maldives to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh until further notice. Maldivian stated that… Continued

Gili Lankanfushi Resort fined for sandbank destruction

May 30, 2021, 20:16

Malé, Maldives - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Gili Lankanfushi Resort for attempting to destroy the sandbank between the resort and K. Himmafushi. According to the statement released by… Continued

MVR 921 million in Green Fund by end of March 2021

May 30, 2021, 14:44

Malé, Maldives – The Finance Ministry of Maldives has revealed that by the end of March 2021, the balance of the Green Fund was at MVR 921.84 million. The latest statistics… Continued

Housing project of USD 140 million awarded to Indian company with no experience

May 30, 2021, 14:16

Male', Maldives --The Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure has awarded an Indian company with no experience in housing with a housing project worth USD 140 million. Under the housing policy of… Continued

Likely for commercial flight connectivity between India and Addu: Indian High Commision

May 29, 2021, 22:39

Malé, Maldives - Indian High Commission on Maldives has stated that it is likely that commercial flight connectivity may commence soon between India and Addu City. Following the news of… Continued

Indian Consulate wouldn’t be located inside Police Training Academy: Mayor Nizar

May 29, 2021, 22:15

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar has said that the Indian Consulate which is being discussed to be established in Addu City would not be located… Continued

Locals troubled over Maradhoo health center turning into flu clinic: MP Shareef

May 29, 2021, 17:16

Addu City, Maldives - MP Ibrahim Shareef of Maradhoo constituency says that the residents of Maradhoo and Maradhoo Feydhoo are facing many difficulties after Maradhoo Health Center was turned into… Continued

MIRA delays upcoming tax deadlines – online services accepted

May 29, 2021, 12:38

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Inland Revenue Authorities (MIRA) alerts all taxpayers of the upcoming tax deadlines due to restrictions in Greater Malé area to stop the spread of Covid-19. Maldives… Continued