COVID-19: Status in Hithadhoo worsens with 95 active cases
Addu City, Maldives - With 12 new cases Hithadhoo district has become the worst hit district in Addu City. The only other case of the total 13 cases recorded in… Continued
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Maldives High Court convicts using victim’s dying declaration for the first time
Malé, Maldives - Prosecution has stated that all the heirs of murder victim Ahsan Basheer seek the death penalty for the perpetrators at the High Court hearing today. The prosecution… Continued
Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa pays courtesy call on President Solih
Malé, Maldives - Minister of Youth and Sports of Sri Lanka Namal Rajapaksa arrived in the Maldives this morning ahead of the Maldives-Sri Lanka match in the Ooredoo SAFF Championship… Continued
Addu flying school to reopen with a European academy in December 2021
Malé, Maldives - The President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that the Addu flying school will be reopened under the joint venture between Maldives National University (MNU), Island… Continued
Criminal Court remands Ameen to 30 days in custody
Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives today remanded Mohamed Ameen, charged under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (No. 32/2015) to remand in custody for 30 days. Criminal Court… Continued
EPA completes damage cost assessment for Rasfari reef destruction
Malé, Maldives - The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the damage cost assessment for the grounding of the Navio Amaryllis cargo ship on the protected Rasfari reef. EPA has… Continued
JUST IN: India greenlights visa-free travel for Maldivians starting October 15
Malé, Maldives - COVID-19 restrictions on travel to India have been lifted as an exception for Maldivians who wish to visit India effective from 15 October 2021. Maldivian nationals travelling… Continued
Sports Minister Mahloof’s suspension lifted
Malé, Maldives - The Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof resumed office on Sunday after his suspension was lifted. Local news reports that Mahloof's suspension was lifted… Continued
MDP councillor withdraws signature from India Out petition amid Nasheed’s displeasure
Malé, Maldives - Malé Central Machangolhi councillor Ahmed Zameer who signed the "India Out" petition organized by the opposition coalition has withdrawn his signature due to displeasure from the Speaker… Continued
SAARC SG visits Maldives on introductory trip
The Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), His Excellency Esala Ruwan Weerakoon has arrived on Saturday for an introductory visit to the Maldives. His Excellency Weerakoon… Continued
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