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Opposition leader Yameen pledges to cancel all agreements with India

March 20, 2022, 14:32

Lh. Atoll, Maldives - Former President and opposition leader Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has pledged to cancel all agreements with India upon reelection. Former President Yameen has previously stated that the… Continued

Police investigate falling objects from Malé building following viral video

March 20, 2022, 14:10

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service on Sunday confirmed that they are investigating a case of injuries caused by falling objects on a Malé road, Maaveyo Magu. The injured… Continued

Islamic Ministry increases Nisab for Zakat al-Mal 2022

March 20, 2022, 13:50

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Sunday announced that the Nisab amount for Zakat al-Mal starting Thursday is MVR 7241.15. This is an increase of MVR 362.95 from… Continued

“India Out” is a threat to Maldives independence: Speaker Nasheed

March 20, 2022, 13:13

Malé, Maldives - Former President and current Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed said on Saturday that the "India Out" campaign is a threat to the independence and sovereignty of… Continued

President Solih to attend Addu Police Academy inauguration

March 20, 2022, 12:14

Addu City, Maldives - It has been revealed that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will be attending the inauguration ceremony of the police academy being developed in Addu City. As per… Continued

Manta Air opens office in Hithadhoo

March 20, 2022, 09:00

Addu City, Maldives - An office outlet of Manta Air has been opened in Addu City, Hithadhoo. https://www.facebook.com/travelinnmaldives/posts/149109930864693 This comes at a time when Manta is currently running a promotion… Continued

BML donates essential food supplies to vulnerable families

March 19, 2022, 19:32

Malé, Maldives - Bank of Maldives (BML) staff have today donated essential food items for the ‘Help a Family’ initiative organised by MOMS NGO, to support vulnerable families during Ramadan.… Continued

Ambulances to be delivered to 21 islands

March 19, 2022, 17:05

Malé, Maldives - Ambulances are to be delivered to an additional 21 islands as part of the government's efforts to relieve the difficulties faced by islanders due to the lack… Continued

125 cancer deaths recorded in 2020

March 19, 2022, 16:18

Malé, Maldives - Statistics recorded by the Ministry of Health of Maldives has revealed that more than 100 cancer patients have died in the Maldives in the year 2020 alone.… Continued

MMA issues Payment Service Provider’s Licence to four additional parties

March 19, 2022, 15:28

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has issued Payment Provider's Licenses to four additional parties on Thursday. The service providers may provide the following services under the license, VTT… Continued