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All 9 arrested in Addu regarding terror plot released

April 4, 2022, 11:36

Addu, Maldives -  Maldives Police Service (MPS) has confirmed the release of all nine individuals arrested in Addu under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (No. 32/2015). All nine individuals were initially arrested… Continued

Sri Lankan Cabinet tenders resignation

April 4, 2022, 11:01

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lankan media have reported that the country's entire Cabinet of Ministers have resigned from their posts. According to reports, the resignations were tendered during a… Continued

BREAKING: Child dies after falling from building

April 4, 2022, 10:33

Hulhumalé, Maldives - A child has passed away after falling from the fifth floor of a Hulhumalé house. Maldives Police Service revealed that the incident took place during the very… Continued

Thoddoo watermelon harvest fruitful, prices will hold

April 3, 2022, 13:31

Thoddoo, Maldives - Thoddoo Island Council has revealed that this year's watermelon harvest has been the most abundant in the island's history. Although the prices of watermelons from Thoddoo rose… Continued

MACL plans to ease departure procedures

April 3, 2022, 12:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Airport Company Limited (MACL) has revealed that the company plans to ease current departure procedures from Velana International Airport. Acting Manager Ibrahim Thoha said that as… Continued

Home Minister Imran breaks fast with inmates at Maafushi Prison

April 3, 2022, 10:56

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla broke the first fast if this Ramadan with inmates at Maafushi jail on Saturday. Minister Imran was accompanied by Commissioner of… Continued

Islamic Ministry announces free Quran classes to be held in Malé mosques

April 3, 2022, 10:42

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Sunday announced the commencement of Quran classes to be held at mosques in Malé. The classes are to be held at 11… Continued

AEH changes OPD hours for Ramadan

April 2, 2022, 09:24

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) has announced changes to the hospital's outpatient department (OPD) for Ramadan. In an announcement, the hospital stated that the new OPD and… Continued

Ramadan Mubarak! Today declared as first of Ramadan

April 2, 2022, 08:08

Malé, Maldives - It has been declared that today is first day of this year’s Ramadan, in a special ceremony held to sight the moon. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs… Continued

R. Fuggiri for sale despite ongoing Criminal Court case

March 31, 2022, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - Tourism Ministry today announced that the current owner of R. Fuggiri island has applied to transfer their rights to another party despite the island being the centre… Continued