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MP Hussain denies dispatching protesters against China

July 24, 2021, 13:25

Malé, Maldives - MP for Henveyru Constituency, Hussain Shaheem (Andhun) has denied allegations of having a hand in organizing a protest against China held in front of the Chinese Embassy… Continued

India increases grant assistance for Maldives to MVR 155 million

July 24, 2021, 11:50

Male', Maldives - Government of Maldives signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding this Friday on Implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects through local bodies under India Grant Assistance. The  renewed… Continued

Covid-19: HPA records 92 new cases

July 24, 2021, 10:52

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has recorded 92 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours in Maldives, out of the 5,940 samples taken.  As per the agency,… Continued

Foreign Minister Shahid calls on Prime Minister Modi during his visit to India

July 24, 2021, 09:42

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives and President-elect of the 76th United Nations General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid called on Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra… Continued

Maldives named among World’s greatest places of 2021 by Time

July 23, 2021, 17:19

Time Magazine names Maldives among the "World's 100 greatest places of 2021", featuring countries, regions, cities and towns. In no particular order, Maldives was included in the third annual list… Continued

Small group of youths protest outside Chinese Embassy

July 23, 2021, 15:56

Malé, Maldives - A group of youths have held a protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Maldives this afternoon condemning the alleged actions against Muslims in China by… Continued

President, First Lady return from Sri Lanka

July 23, 2021, 13:39

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lazy Fazna returned to Maldives from their unofficial visit to neighbouring Sri Lanka on Friday morning. The pair departed for Eid Holidays on May… Continued

MP Aslam faces backlash from MDP members

July 23, 2021, 13:16

Parliamentarian for Noth Hitadhoo Constituency MP Mohamed Aslam faced backlash from some of his fellow Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) members over comments made regarding the inter-party conflicts. Commenting on the… Continued

Hulhumalé explosion due to welding mishap: Police

July 23, 2021, 12:53

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service (MPS) has revealed that the explosion which occurred last night in Hulhumalé was due to a mishap while welding. The explosion occurred last night… Continued

Covid-19: 80 percent of resort employees fully vaccinated!

July 23, 2021, 11:01

Malé, Maldives - Tourism Ministry of Maldives has announced that 80 percent of resort employees were fully vaccinated against Covid-19, while 97 percent have received their first dose as of… Continued