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JUST IN: Islamic Ministry stops social distancing during congregational prayers

August 7, 2021, 10:31

Malé, Maldives - The Islamic Ministry on Saturday, has informed mosques in the greater Malé area to stop social distancing and recitation of Qunut al-Nazila during congregational prayers. Islamic Ministry… Continued

Qatar Airways aircraft lands at VIA after damages to window midair

August 7, 2021, 09:47

Malé, Maldives - A Qatar Airways flight on Friday, made an emergency landing at Velana International Airport (VIA) after a window shattered mid-flight. The flight had departed from VIA to… Continued

Government policies guidelines to reopen on August 8

August 6, 2021, 13:11

The government on Thursday announced that institutions will officially reopen from Sunday, August 8, onwards, after being closed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Maldives. As per the President's… Continued

Addu City Council directs citizens to take ownership of compensated land

August 5, 2021, 17:08

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council informs the citizens to take ownership of the land they will be provided in compensation for the lands they took from the area… Continued

US, Japan conduct First Responder Training for Maldives Coast Guard

August 5, 2021, 17:01

Malé, Maldives - The Unites States Embassy in Sri Lanka along with the Japanese Embassy has completed a training program for the Maldives Coast Guard. According to Maldives National Defence… Continued

Cochin ferry to transport cargo from Sri Lanka to Maldives

August 5, 2021, 15:59

Male', Maldives - Government of India grants permission for Cochin ferry to transport cargo from Sri Lanka to The Maldives. Speaking to local media outlet Sun, Managing Director of Maldives… Continued

Maldives border officers 100% Covid-19 vaccinated!

August 5, 2021, 15:13

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Immigration today informed that all of the border officers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. In their tweet, the Maldives immigration encouraged other government agencies to follow… Continued

PG and Opposition clash over former President Yameen’s court statement leak

August 5, 2021, 14:47

Male', Maldives - Prosecutor General (PG) Hussain Shameem accuses Yameen's lawyers of leaking the statement made by the former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom the money laundering case against him… Continued

Maldives remains on UK Red List

August 5, 2021, 14:30

United Kingdom - Although the Covid-19 status has improved significantly since May 2021, Maldives remains in the UK Red List. Currently, UK categorizes countries based on the pandemic situation with… Continued

Malé City Council opens for public opinions regarding Industrial Village

August 5, 2021, 14:07

Malé, Maldives - Malé City Council has decided to ask for public opinion regarding the direction to take in developing the Industrial Village. In the press conference today, Malé Mayor… Continued