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MFDA releases advisory amid increasing rotten egg sales

May 23, 2022, 15:13

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) on Monday ordered businesses to control egg storage and display expiry dates on eggs. MFDA made this decision amid increasing complaints… Continued

Environment Ministry conducts public survey regarding toxic waste storage in Addu City

May 22, 2022, 13:50

Addu City, Maldives - Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology on Saturday opened a survey to gauge the public reactions to storing hazardous waste in Addu City's Hazardous Waste… Continued

BREAKING: Two dead, three injured in GA. Villingili speedboat grounding

May 21, 2022, 22:04

Gaafu Alif Atoll - Gaafu Alif Atoll Hospital on Saturday declared two injured in speedboat grounding dead, while three others are injured. Reports state that the two deceased are Misbah… Continued

Maldives tables three proposals at 26th session of Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

May 21, 2022, 15:30

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian delegation has tabled three proposals at the 26th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) held from 16 to 20 May 2022. The 26th… Continued

Amnesty International raises alarms following government crackdown on protestors, reporters at “India Out” rally

May 21, 2022, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - Amnesty International on Friday shared concerns at the visuals of the government crackdown on peaceful protestors and journalists in the Maldives during the recent "India Out" rallies.… Continued

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