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Addu Equatorial Hospital introduces ENT surgeries

October 24, 2021, 19:03

Addu City, Maldives - The Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) has started conducting Otolaryngology (ENT) surgeries at the southern hospital. Dr Aishath Ali working at the ENT Department of the AEH… Continued

Police reveal identity of migrant worker suspected of Dhangethi murder

October 24, 2021, 18:50

ADh. Atoll, Maldives – The Maldives Police Service have identified the prime suspect of the Dhangethi murder as a migrant worker from Bangladesh, Shah Alom Mia (29). Police state that… Continued

No clause in UTF Agreement impacts the Maldives sovereignty: 241 Committee

October 24, 2021, 18:35

Malé, Maldives - The Chairperson of the Parliament Committee on National Security Services (241 Committee) Mohamed Aslam has said that there is no clause that impacts the sovereignty of the… Continued

Speaker Nasheed dialogues the governance system change with President Solih

October 24, 2021, 18:21

Malé, Maldives - The Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed and incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met today to discuss the governance system most fitting for the country. The… Continued

President Solih announces nationwide housing project of MVR 1.2 billion

October 24, 2021, 14:42

HDh. Atoll, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that a nationwide housing project of MVR 1.2 billion is set to commence in 2022. The President stated that the… Continued

COVID-19: Daily positive cases top 200; Special Needs Home under lockdown

October 24, 2021, 10:12

Malé, Maldives - The daily new Covid-19 cases recorded in the Maldives have surpassed 200 with majority of the cases from the islands. Health Protection Agency (HPA) informs that of… Continued

JUST IN: Construction of Hithadhoo-Maradhoo bridge commences

October 23, 2021, 21:19

Addu City, Maldives - The construction of the bridge connecting Addu City's Maradhoo and Hithadhoo, Gaukendi district have commenced today. The USD 147.1 million project to develop the roads of… Continued

Maldives discusses prevention of drug trafficking with US DEA, AFP

October 23, 2021, 19:36

Malé, Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem on Friday met with a delegation of officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United States and the Australian Federal Police… Continued

Opposition coalition holds ‘Indian Military Out’ protest in Malé

October 23, 2021, 19:30

Malé, Maldives - The Opposition Coalition on Friday evening held a peaceful protest calling to remove the alleged Indian military presence in the Maldives. The protest titled "Walk for Independence"… Continued

Govt. to dispatch 20 ambulances to the islands by next week

October 23, 2021, 19:05

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Health today said that the government will dispatch 20 ambulances to the islands in the upcoming 2 to 3 days. The Health Ministry stated that… Continued