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Maldives bans Single Use Plastics effective today!

June 1, 2021, 10:24

Malé, Maldives – Maldives has banned the use of single-use plastics (SUP) effective today. This is a milestone achievement in the island nation's fight against climate change. However, allowances are… Continued

Covid-19: 710 additional cases recorded in Maldives!

June 1, 2021, 09:18

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reported that 710 Covid-19 cases had been reported today out of the 5,310 samples taken.  In the statistics released by HPA, it was… Continued

Consulate will act as a part of Indian military facility: Umar

June 1, 2021, 09:15

Malé, Maldives –  Former Home Minister Umar Naseer has said that the planned Indian Consulate in Addu City is part of India's plan to establish a military facility in the city.… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 16 cases recorded in Addu City!

May 31, 2021, 21:54

Addu City, Maldives – Addu Equatorial Hospital has reported that additional sixteen people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Addu city today.  While Addu City recorded 16 cases of today, the… Continued

No intention of postponing HSC exam: Minister Aishath Ali

May 31, 2021, 19:41

Malé, Maldives - Eduction Minster of Maldives, Dr. Aishath Ali has informed that the ministry currently has no intention of postponing the HSC exam. While speaking at the Health Emergency… Continued

India – biggest democracy in the world gears-up to impose autocratic new rules in Minicoy

May 31, 2021, 17:54

Lakshadweep, India - Indian government gear-up to impose proposed new rules in India’s smallest Union territory Lakshadweep, the archipelago which includes Minicoy Island, located some 125 km north of Thuraakunu,… Continued

PG to appeal the release of alleged terrorists from Addu

May 31, 2021, 17:20

Addu City, Maldives - The Media Official of the Prosecutor General's Office Public Prosecutor Ahmed Shafeeu stated that the Prosecutor General has decided to appeal the decision taken by the… Continued

Attorney General recommended AAA students file civil lawsuits: Higher Education Minister

May 31, 2021, 16:53

Malé, Maldives - The Higher Education Minister Dr Ibrahim Hassan said that he has previously asked the AG on the state providing compensation for the students. However, the AG recommended… Continued

Govt. to allow entry of single-use plastic after June 1 under specific conditions

May 31, 2021, 16:28

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Economic Development has informed that the government has changed the rules with regards to the single-use plastic (SUP) ban set to go into effect… Continued

Parliament is not attempting to hinder the freedom of press: Meekail

May 31, 2021, 15:41

Male', Maldives -- MP for South Galolhu constituency, Meekail Ahmed Naseem has stated that the parliament is not attempting to hinder the freedom of press. The statement from MP Meekail comes while… Continued