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Govt to cease use of Male’s temporary generators in two months

June 23, 2021, 16:07

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Utility Regulatory Authority has informed STELCO to complete the Malé-Hulhumalé interconnection and entirely stop the usage of temporary generators in Malé by 15 August 2021. The… Continued

HRCM investigates case of children abusing deaf child

June 23, 2021, 15:58

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) confirmed on Tuesday that an investigation has been launched into a case of abuse involving an 11-year-old deaf boy at Maroshi, Raa Atoll.… Continued

MP submits case to HRCM against MNU’s Dr Iyaz for promoting Female Genital Mutilation

June 23, 2021, 15:27

Male', Maldives -- A case has been submitted to the Parliament's Human Rights and Gender Committee today against a lecturer at Maldives National University (MNU), Dr. Mohamed Iyaz for encouraging… Continued

US to disburse 16 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Asia

June 23, 2021, 15:18

United States of America - The Bidon-Harris administration of America has decided to disburse 16 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to Asian countries, including Maldives. The administration announces a… Continued

241 Committee inquiry aims for maximum information disclosure: Aslam

June 23, 2021, 14:20

Malé, Maldives - The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security MP Mohamed Aslam said that the committee's stance in the parliamentary investigation into the terror attack against Former… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Police Commissioner travels abroad for investigation

June 23, 2021, 13:52

Malé, Maldives - Committee Chair of 241 Committee and MP for North Hithadhoo Constituency, Mohamed Aslam states that the Maldives Commissioner of Police (CP) Mohamed Hameed travelled abroad for the… Continued

May Floods: MVR 1.4 million to be distributed to those who suffered major damages

June 23, 2021, 13:20

Malé, Maldives – National Maldives Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has announced today that MVR 1.4 million is to be distributed to those who suffered major damages during the heavy rainfall the… Continued

HEOC to reduce restrictions for those who administer two Covid-19 doses

June 23, 2021, 12:44

Malé, Maldives – Spokesperson of President's Office, Mabrook Azeez revealed that they are discussing reducing restrictions for the people who have administered two doses of Covid-19 vaccine. Speaking at Health… Continued

Parliament admonishes MP Siyam for suggesting MP Hisaan be ‘hanged’

June 23, 2021, 12:31

Malé, Maldives - The Parliamentary authority has advised the representative for Dhaalu Atoll's Meedhoo Constituency Ahmed Siyam Mohamed for saying that the MP for Baa Atoll's Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain,… Continued

Govt to limit entry of major telcos for the next 5 years

June 23, 2021, 11:57

Malé, Maldives —The Government and the two communication companies of Maldives have an understanding, to refrain from giving any new telecommunications companies license to operate in the Maldives for the… Continued