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Maldivian to continue scheduled flights to Sri Lanka starting Eid

March 31, 2022, 14:57

Malé, Maldives - National Airline Maldivian has halted flights to Ratmalana International Airport, Sri Lanka, in mere 96 hours after launching operations due to lack of demand. While Sri Lankan… Continued

SIWEC to handover Hiya Flats tomorrow

March 31, 2022, 14:40

Malé, Maldives - Sifainge Welface Company (SIWEC) has stated that the Hiya flats allocated for soldiers will be completed and handed over to families tomorrow. SIWEC formed to improve and… Continued

Ex-President Yameen’s denfence submits evidence in V. Aarah case

March 31, 2022, 14:12

Malé, Maldives - Former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's defence team has submitted 18 pieces of evidence for the defence in V. Aarah money laundering and bribery case. Preliminary hearings for… Continued

GoAir temporarily halts flights from India to Maldives

March 30, 2022, 16:59

India - GoAir has temporarily halted flights from India to the Maldives due to the unavailability of slots at Indian airports. The airline halted operations to the island destination and… Continued

Three arrested in Addu regarding terror plot released

March 30, 2022, 16:46

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service (MPS) on Wednesday confirmed the release of three out of the nine arrested in Addu under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (No.… Continued

Hulhumeedhoo Rehab Centre “Vilunu” to treat patients starting next week

March 30, 2022, 16:29

Addu City, Maldives - Ministry of Health stated on Wednesday that the first batch of 20 patients will start receiving treatment at the newly opened Hulhumeedhoo Drug Rehablitation and Treatment… Continued

Police presence to be expanded to all islands in 2023

March 30, 2022, 11:36

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday announced that police service will be expanded to 25 additional islands, and that contracts have been drawn up to build police… Continued

Maldives Police Service launches mobile app at 89th anniversary celebrations

March 30, 2022, 10:42

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service (MPS) on Tuesday launched a mobile application to celebrate the institution's 89th anniversary. The application that allows the public to access online police… Continued

Police explore the possibility of another suspect in Addu child sexual abuse case

March 29, 2022, 17:20

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service stated on Tuesday that they are exploring all avenues including the possibility of involvement of another individual in the Addu child sexual abuse… Continued

Mayor Nizar calls for more transparency in Addu child sex abuse case amid protests

March 29, 2022, 15:03

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar on Tuesday requested the Maldives Police Service and Gender Ministry for more transparency in the Addu child sex abuse case. The… Continued